One of my favorite ways to celebrate Christmas is to make a science ornament with my kids. You can see all of our science ornaments from Christmas past here. This year we've been inspired by light and are grateful for the people who have been "lights" to us this past year. I ran across this quote that summed this sentiment up perfectly: "At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a ... Read More about Be a Light Science Ornament
Host a Spooktacular Halloween Science Show
This year my eleven year old wants to be a mad scientist for Halloween and perform some spooky science experiments for the kids in our neighborhood. First my old science mom heart burst with joy, then I scoured our stash of science supplies to see what she could use. We realized we could host a pretty spooktacular science show with six easy science experiments that we've already done here on the ... Read More about Host a Spooktacular Halloween Science Show
Air “Pressure” Magic!
My name is Tracy and I am a mom of a preteen. There, I said it. I know pretty soon I will be admitting that I am a parent of a teenager but for now, I can own the fact that I am in the "pre" years. At this point in parenting a preteen daughter, I can say that I am now highly attuned to the outside pressures she is facing today like should she mask, should she have a phone, should she have a Tik ... Read More about Air “Pressure” Magic!
Our trip to the Blue Bell Ice Cream Creamery
If you live in Texas, chances are your favorite ice cream brand is Blue Bell. And when I say favorite, I don't mean just like it, but LOVE Blue Bell ice cream. Not to mention it's my personal favorite because my dad used to drive a Blue Bell delivery truck, and I grew up eating only Blue Bell ice cream, and I normally reach for a scoop of Blue Bell ice cream (or two) at night instead of a glass of ... Read More about Our trip to the Blue Bell Ice Cream Creamery
What I learned as a Kid I used as an Engineer: Chemical Engineering
Today, as I am showing my kids science, I realize that much of what I learned as a kid I used as an engineer. When I saw salad dressing separated in layers, I was learning about the density of oil and water. When I left my bike outside and saw it rust, I was learning how metals corrode. And little did I know when I saw the 1986 Challenger explosion, I was learning about the important role ... Read More about What I learned as a Kid I used as an Engineer: Chemical Engineering
Our trip to the top of Enchanted Rock
When I was planning our Spring Break trip I was looking for places within driving distance of Houston to star-gaze. Enchanted Rock came up as a certified International Dark Sky Park which means it has little light pollution from big city lights. So I went over to my friend's website JillJarvis.com to see what she recommended for activities and accommodations near Enchanted Rock. She recommended ... Read More about Our trip to the top of Enchanted Rock
