What makes an escape room a science escape room? Well this was the same question I was asking myself when my favorite neighborhood bookstore - Village Books - asked if I could put on a Science Escape Room author event for them. First, I knew I needed to go buy some locks - combination locks and keyed locks. Then I started to brainstorm science experiments that could be used as clues. It turns ... Read More about Make Your Own Science Escape Room
Science Relay Races!
Are you looking for a fun easy way to teach science and get kids moving? Check out the Science Relay Races that we developed and did at SHSU Charter School at Brighton Academy! The students learned about the laws of motion, lab safety equipment, magnetism, comets, and how to build engineered structures on Mars! Scientist Races (Kinder thru 6th grade) All you need are goggles, a lab coat, and ... Read More about Science Relay Races!
Our Trip to the Grand Canyon
At the beginning of the year I chose my 'one-word-resolution' to be wonder. I knew if that was going to be my one word, then we just HAD to take a trip this year to see something that would fill us with exactly that. So we packed our bags this Spring Break and headed to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. When I plan trips, I enjoy dog-earring, highlighting, and making notes in a paperback book. I ... Read More about Our Trip to the Grand Canyon
Make Your Own Balloon Pump
I recently met with a Girl Scout troop to chat about what my day-to-day looked like in a STEM career working on an offshore oil platform like the one shown on the left. Offshore oil differs from the land rig shown on the right. Yes, I saw fish out 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana and yes, I could feel my platform move occasionally like being rocked on a giant boat. (One of these days I should ... Read More about Make Your Own Balloon Pump
25 Valentine Science Riddles
The other day on a road trip home the kids asked me to tell them riddles. I tried to make some up on the spot and failed big time. Now, inspired by Valentine's Day, I tried my hand at a few science related riddles. I hope these help you chuckle while celebrating February 14th 🤣 (and even try out a few experiments to test out the answers)! 1. Riddle: What kind of flowers does a solar system ... Read More about 25 Valentine Science Riddles
Spinning New Year Science
Can you believe it's almost 2023? I caught myself the other day referring to the New Year as 2013! 😳 (That decade went by fast!) I've always been fascinated by this simple spinning battery motor and I thought that the New Year would be a great time to try it out. I was happy when the whole family got involved from my daughter fashioning 2023 to my husband perfecting the coil to close the ... Read More about Spinning New Year Science
