This year we decided to celebrate Earth Day by exploring the properties of the oceans. Could you imagine living on the moon where there is no ocean to regulate the surface temperature? It is a blistering 200°F during a lunar day! (And I thought it was hot here in Texas!) This experiment shows us how the Earth's temperature is regulated by the amazing property of water called heat capacity or ... Read More about Earth Day Water Experiment
Easy No-Sew Big Dipper Pillow that Glows in the Dark!
Some of my fondest memories of science as a kid were looking into the night sky with my Mom in search of the Big Dipper and another time trying to spot Halley’s Comet with my granddaddy’s old telescope. So it warms my heart when today my daughter tells me that when she grows up she wants to be the first person on Mars. As her mom I cringe a little thinking of the long journey and the dangers of ... Read More about Easy No-Sew Big Dipper Pillow that Glows in the Dark!
Make your own muddy water filter
My kids love mud. If there is a water hose in the vicinity you can bet they will turn it on to "water the plants" or "wash my car" (the intentions always start out good.) But it usually results in a muddy mess in the backyard. So inspired by Engineering Week, we decided to put our muddy mess to good use and learn how to become water engineers! You should check it out too! What you need: ... Read More about Make your own muddy water filter
Our trip to the Texas Energy Museum
Do you need spring break ideas that are fun and educational? Are you curious about the history of oil in Texas? We highly recommend checking out the Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont, TX. Beaumont was made famous in 1901 when an oil well was discovered at Spindletop about 5 miles from downtown. The uncontrolled oil gusher shot oil 150 feet into the air and spewed 80,000 barrels per day! It changed ... Read More about Our trip to the Texas Energy Museum
A Magnetic Valentine
Have you finished all the Christmas candy that you've collected over the holidays? Does the thought of getting more candy coming into the house for Valentine's Day makes your teeth hurt! (And yes, I eat my kids leftover candy...😬shhh don't tell them!😬) So this year why not opt to give your child a non-candy Valentine to give their classmates? Even better, a fun science Valentine at that! What you ... Read More about A Magnetic Valentine
Science Fair Project: Oh the Irony!
The purpose of this project was to determine which cereals we eat contain the most iron. What I loved about it was all the kids could be involved from age 8 to 3. But I have to admit, the results even surprised me when I found out that the most 'natural' of cereals has small iron filings added to them! What you need: a strong magnet and three brands of cereal (one of which should be ... Read More about Science Fair Project: Oh the Irony!
