One of my resolutions for She Loves Science in 2017 is to showcase girls doing amazing science in their homes, schools, and communities. I want our daughters to see them rocking the world with their imaginations, creativity, and especially their amazing knack for science. I have two reasons I want to do this. Empower her with science: It is my hope that we can show our daughters these girls ... Read More about Empowering with Science: The Cell Respiration Song
Science Fair Project: STEM Challenge Mars Lander
Allie wants to go to Mars when she grows up so she decided to do an engineering challenge as her first grade science project. The challenge involves designing a lander to contain marshmallows when dropped from a height over 6 feet. We first watched this video on NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity to see the challenge of landing on Mars. Project Background: Humans have not reached Mars yet Robots ... Read More about Science Fair Project: STEM Challenge Mars Lander
New Years Science for Kids: Balloon Blow Up
This year I thought it would be fun to have a little bubbly glittery science for the kids to ring in the New Year. This is a classic experiment with a bit of New Year sparkle to make it more festive. Here's what you need: a small water bottle, vinegar, baking soda, a balloon, a sharpie marker, and glitter (optional but hey it makes it fun!) Here's what you do: Blow up the balloon ... Read More about New Years Science for Kids: Balloon Blow Up
Unique Gift Idea: An easy terrarium science ornament
I have unintentionally started a new tradition at our house by making science related ornaments for the past three years. The kids have enjoyed making Borax crystal ornaments because they have an 'overnight' transformation that is really quite amazing. See our past ornaments here and here. This year I was looking for an easy unique gift to give to science loving teachers, family, and friends. I ... Read More about Unique Gift Idea: An easy terrarium science ornament
Science Stocking Stuffers Under $10
I usually wait until the last minute to buy stocking stuffers for the kids because I never know what to put in there. I want their stockings to be a cool extension of their already cool Santa gifts instead of filled to the brim with chocolate kisses and candy canes. Somehow this year I've stumbled across a TON of science stocking stuffers each under $10! I still can't believe how many things I ... Read More about Science Stocking Stuffers Under $10
Thanksgiving Turkey Bombs
We hope you don't eat so much turkey for Thanksgiving that you "pop"! But if you do and are looking for ways to keep tired kiddos happy then whip up a few of these turkey-bombs and they will be laughing and learning science. We discovered how fun these were for Halloween here and I think you'll love them too with a turkey twist. Here’s what you need: Ziploc bag, markers, water, food coloring, ... Read More about Thanksgiving Turkey Bombs
