On Earth Day, I needed a few quick crafts to entertain my three kiddos while they are still on Easter break. But first, we chuckled (and sang) this meme all morning. www.knowyourmeme.com Then we raided the craft supplies and found the makings of an Earth Day spinner with a convenient science-y angle. We hope it helps you celebrate Earth Day too! What you need: cardboard, scissors, embroidery ... Read More about Earth Day Spinners
The Tablecloth Trick
I thought I knew a thing or two about the laws of motion, so one day I decided I was going to try out the classic tablecloth trick. You know, the one where you quickly pull a tablecloth from under a bunch of stacked water glasses? Easy enough, it was just overcoming friction, right? Wrong. I got soaked more times that I want to admit even after using a brand new tablecloth fresh out ... Read More about The Tablecloth Trick
Earth Day Water Experiment
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
