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How to Make Magnetic Slime
April 23, 2019
Did you know that it's possible to make slime that is magnetic? Magnetic slime has iron in it and is attracted to a strong magnet. It is super stretchy and…
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How to Burn Steel Wool with a 9 Volt Battery
April 2, 2019
Here's a fun science experiment that has a lot of WOW factor! We all know that wood will burn in a fire, but did you know that metals can burn?…
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Transfer of Energy Science Experiment
February 8, 2019
Grab some marbles! This simple science experiment is such an easy and fascinating way to demonstrate how energy is transferred from one object to another. Energy is defined as the…
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Science Demonstration: Air Takes Up Space
January 18, 2019
Make water stay in a funnel, rather than flowing out the bottom and into the bottle! It totally seems like magic! But it's actually just science, and this science demonstration…
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Don't Melt the Ice! Science Experiment for Kids
January 17, 2019
Keep ice from melting! This is a fun science experiment for winter, but it works any time of the year. One of the reasons that I love science education is…
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Build Working Gears out of Popsicle Sticks
September 5, 2018
Here's a fun STEM challenge: Build working gears out of plastic caps, popsicle sticks, and a cardboard box! This project demonstrates mechanical concepts using materials you probably already have. Kids…
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Awesome Science Experiments with Hot Wheels Cars
May 9, 2018
Let's do some Hot Wheels STEM projects! These simple science experiments feel like play, but kids will actually be exploring the physics concepts of velocity, mass, momentum, and air resistance.…
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Awesome Science Experiment: Make Hot Ice with Baking Soda and Vinegar
January 20, 2018
Here's a fun science experiment that will definitely get a "wow" from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when…
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Build and Test Your Own Craft Stick Trebuchet
July 23, 2017
Here's a fabulous STEM activity for kids! Build a working Trebuchet out of craft sticks. You can construct and play with the trebuchet, or take it a step further by…
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Build a Da Vinci Bridge with Popsicle Sticks
May 9, 2017
STEM for Kids! This project is great for age 10 and up. Younger kids will love it too, but may need more help. Build a clever little popsicle stick bridge…