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Simple Machines Science Lesson: Lift Water with An Archimedes' Screw
April 28, 2016
This Archimedes' screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and…
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Build a Simple Electric Motor (Homopolar Motor)
March 15, 2016
Learn about electricity with this simple science project for kids - Use a battery, a magnet, and some copper wire to build your own electric motor that really spins! This post…
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Make a CD Case Viewer for Magnets and Iron Filings
March 3, 2016
Here is a fun little tip for containing the mess when using iron filings and magnets with kids! We have been studying about magnets in the middle boys' science book.…
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Jumping Goop! An Awesome Static Electricity Demonstration with Cornstarch
January 21, 2016
Make cornstarch goop jump with the power of static electricity! Kids will love this fun science demonstration! The middle two boys and I are learning about electricity right now, and I found…
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Science Experiment for Kids: Which food does my pet like best?
October 27, 2015
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you've followed this blog for very long, you probably have noticed that we really love science. My oldest son loves engineering types of…
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Five Engineering Challenges with KEVA Planks
August 10, 2015
Here are five fun engineering challenges for kids to do with KEVA planks! If you're not familiar with KEVA planks (the brand is Mind Ware), they are small wooden building…
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Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!
July 10, 2015
It's easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that…
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Colorful Chemical Reaction Experiments for Kids
March 3, 2015
Here are three colorful chemical reactions to do with kids! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We've been studying chemistry in our science book (Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics),…
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How to Build Popsicle Stick Bombs
December 3, 2014
Here's another fun thing to do with popsicle sticks - build them into stick bombs! Popsicle stick bombs are quick to make and fun to throw. The boys thought it…
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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
