Search Results for "tube"
Having trouble finding results? Try using different keywords.
This is such a fun project to do with the kids this Independence Day. Send their favorite toys up in the air for a high flying, parachuting, 4th of July celebration! The steps: 1. Cut about a 10″x 10″ square from a plastic grocery bag. 2. Tie individual pieces of string to each of the four corners. 3. […]
Making ice cream is a delicious way to learn about science and the changing states of matter and chemical reactions. When salt is added to ice it causes it to melt, but also lowers the freezing temperature. This chemical reaction between salt and ice creates a very cold environment for the cream to start to […]
Getting kids to help with the family pet early on is always a good idea. It instills a sense of responsibility, teaches them that animals must be cared for every day, and gives them something to do that they can be proud of! Food and exercise are an important part of your child’s life, and […]
What’s the perfect way for kids to celebrate July 4th? A craft party of course! Have ’em show their American pride with sparkly and patriotic kids crafts!
Liberty Island in New York Harbor is home to the Statue of Liberty. The statue was a gift to the United States from the people of France. Originally the statue was constructed in France, shipped to the U.S. in crates and was then assembled on its pedestal on Liberty Island. The statue commemorates the American […]
Sound waves are a tricky scientific concept, but the basic idea is: the slower a sound wave is, the lower it sounds. Tap on the side of a glass of water, and you create sound waves. If the glass is full of water, the sound wave gets slowed traveling through the water, and the pitch of the sound […]
Need a fun science activity that teaches air pressure and propulsion that the kids will want to do over and over? This is it! The steps: 1. Tie string to a hook or post. 2. Pull string taut. 3. Feed string through straw. 4. Blow up balloon. 5. Tape straw to balloon (without letting […]
Polymers are groups of molecules that are connected to create a tangible object. Like plastic. The polymers in plastic are flexible, and actually move to form around a pencil poked through the bag to create a seal so that water doesn’t flow through. Try this experiment out to see polymers in action! The steps: 1. Pour water […]
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s easy to let your teachers know how much you value what they do; just make one of our clever teacher’s gift ideas. We used recycled materials and items purchased at the dollar store to make these simple, yet clever, gifts. 1. School Supply-Themed Teacher Gift: Pencil Vase Use […]
At its most simple, the science of sound is about how air moves, causing parts of your ear to vibrate. It’s a tricky concept to explain to kids, but this fun instrument-building experiment lays the groundwork for helping children understand the concept as they get older. Watch how to make your own in our latest […]