I'll be completely honest, this is a hard post to write after experiencing Hurricane Harvey up close and personal. I didn't know when it would feel like the right time to start sharing science experiments with you after such a devastating event that happened in Texas. The cities that were devastated by Hurricane Harvey were places of my childhood. I was born in Corpus Christi, grew up in ... Read More about Make an easy thaumatrope (for the love of Texas)!
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 7 year old 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 ... Read More about Easy No Sew Big Dipper Pillow – That GLOWS in the dark!
Halley Harper’s Balloon Rocket Race
In book one, Halley Harper; Science Girl Extraordinaire Summer Set in Motion, Halley and her friends need to solve a riddle about Newton's Laws of Motion to win the Camp Eureka challenge! Here's how they solve it. Blast off into the sky You'll see me moving by Off to the moon into the stars This law of motion could get you to Mars! What you need: String, a balloon, a straw (cut in half), tape How ... Read More about Halley Harper’s Balloon Rocket Race
Back to School Clothes Science Picks
I am in denial. Here lately every time I go to the store I rush past all the back to school displays not wanting to admit that I need to get the kids ready for school. It's like this every summer and I wait until the weekend before school starts to shop for clothes. And every year I regret it. So to save myself the heartache I decided to do a bit of online shopping and of course I start ... Read More about Back to School Clothes Science Picks
Make 3D art featuring Dr. Temple Grandin
Quick. Name a female scientist! How did you do? A few weeks ago I was posed this question and I thought to myself, "You know, She Loves Science should be helping you to answer that question." Then I decided what better way for our kids to learn about female scientists than by reading amazing books about them and doing a fun craft afterward. Our first female scientist I want to introduce you to ... Read More about Make 3D art featuring Dr. Temple Grandin
A battle of the slime recipes
Let's be honest, slime is the new fidget spinner. It's been so popular that making slime has literally impacted Elmer's glue production! And closer to home, my kids and I can't pass by an Elmer's glue bottle or a contact solution display without them singing a slime jingle they've heard on TV! I thought I knew all about slime too. I can't count how many times ... Read More about A battle of the slime recipes
