We are getting ready for some serious snow here in Texas tomorrow (3-5") and now that the pipes have been wrapped and the food rations have bought - it is now time to figure out what science experiments we are going to try in this epic Texas cold weather!! Here are a few that we are prepared to do! How Much Water is in Snow (by KCAdventures.com) We are going to see just how much water is in ... Read More about 2025 Let it Snow!
Interview with a Science Fair Student: Picking a Topic
Are you trying to help someone pick a topic for their science fair? This was always a struggle for me as a student in the 1990's and based on 'science fair' searches on She Loves Science - I suspect helping your student select a topic is a struggle for many parents. So, I decided to ask my 9th grader, Allie, about how she chose her science fairs topic and how she might give someone advice on ... Read More about Interview with a Science Fair Student: Picking a Topic
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!
2025 Space Events: Look Up!
I have a problem looking up. No - not just looking up from my phone - but taking time to look up from the to-do lists, tearing my gaze from the manuscript editing, and even looking beyond the road ahead of me while driving around to after school activities. Heck, just taking time to go outside on a clear night after dinner, homework, laundry putting kids to bed to peer around the thick ... Read More about 2025 Space Events: Look Up!
Top 7 Experiments of 2018
#7 The Flying Tea Bag This one is by far one of my favorites and I'm so glad that we started 2019 with this one. All you need is a tea bag and a match. #6 Duck.. Duck.. Float This experiment was to prepare for Science Week at my daughter's elementary school. I'm still amazed at the tons and tons of vegetable oil and cotton balls we used to demonstrate this experiment for 400 kids. But ... Read More about Top 7 Experiments of 2018
