We started our Summer Science Bucket list off with a bang by doing the Naked Egg experiment. (We didn't let the news about the chicken egg shortage keep us from sacrificing an egg to science!) Here is our egg in a glass of vinegar. Notice the bubbles that formed on the egg? The vinegar (an acid) is reacting with the calcium carbonate (a base) in the shell letting off carbon dioxide ... Read More about Naked Egg-splosion!
5 Daddy-Daughter STEM Activities
Did you know that Einstein was first inspired to pursue science when a toy compass was given to him by his father? Little Einstein wondered what made the compass point north. Did you know that Richard Feyman's father made up pattern games and read to him from Encyclopedias? We all know the importance of fathers but they are especially important discussing science and math with their daughters ... Read More about 5 Daddy-Daughter STEM Activities
DIY: Wicked tornado
Tornados freak me out... ok truth be told lightening and rough weather freaks me out. Here in Houston we've seen our fair share of bad weather in the last month. Last week I saw lightening strike the Williams Tower in the Galleria while I was driving home with the kids. Not cool.... but they thought it was amazing. Regardless of my fears, I love discussing weather with the kids because we ... Read More about DIY: Wicked tornado
Be who you are.
Insecurities. We all have them. Growing up, we wonder are we pretty enough, smart enough, wearing the right clothes, making the best grades. Then after college we go out into the real world with a new found confidence. We go to our first real business meeting and the insecurity creeps in again. “Should I ask a question or should I just stay quiet? What if they ask me a question and I won’t ... Read More about Be who you are.
A kid led experiment ≠ A mommy led experiment
I love how kids have no preconceived notion of what science is. Yesterday, we were swimming and Allie said, "Mom, I'm going to show you a magic trick." Then she thought about it and said, "No, I'm going to show you science!" Then she excitedly jumped in the pool on a green noodle and did a free-style backstroke to the edge. I wish high school science looked like that much fun! Then there are ... Read More about A kid led experiment ≠ A mommy led experiment
Summer Science Bucket List
There are a ton of experiments that I've been wanting to do for a while but just haven't found the time or planned ahead to do them. I usually grab for whatever I can find in the kitchen and honestly we are almost out of baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. So this summer I decided that: a.) if I had a bucket list I'd be more likely to do these experiments. b.) I'm going to need to ... Read More about Summer Science Bucket List
