Physical Science

Unidentified flying objects are as much a puzzle to the scientific community as they are to the skeptical and un-skeptical world at large. But it is undeniably true that the fascination for these unusual reports of abductions and other worldly…
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Kids dream about moon and stars and exploring distant planets. These simple experiments use easy to find materials you might already have around the house and are a great way to introduce your kids to the concepts surrounding the sun,…
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To actually determine the exact size of the universe is beyond our means as humans right now. But that won’t stop me from trying.Also, in considering the size of the universe we must define “universe”. The first result at Dictionary.com…
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I am not a scientist so this is not really a scientific point of view, but anyone who watches television or who can read must understand that the Universe is big. It is truly immense, the word that springs to…
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Teaching middle school aged children can be difficult. Here are some Astronomy projects that will motivate them. BIGGER IS BETTER This is a project that has the sole purpose of getting middle school students interested in Astronomy. The lesson is…
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Elementary school is the perfect opportunity to foster a love for science through hands-on activities. If you ask any child what their favorite school activity is, they will almost always name a project that let them get their senses involved….
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The elementary science teacher can incorporate intriguing, educational projects into his/her curriculum to create a solid scientific foundation concerning the sun, moon, and earth in our universe. With more than just worksheets and textbooks, the following lab ideas can better…
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Antimony Symbol: Sb Atomic Number: 51 Atomic Mass: 121.76 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: 630.0 C (903.15 K, 1166.0 F) Boiling Point: 1750.0 C (2023.15 K, 3182.0 F) Number of Protons: 51 Number of Electrons: 51 Number of Neutrons:…
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One fun way to get kids interested in astronomy is to show them the sun. The sun being the most easily accessible object in the sky during the day. During the solar maximum one can view dozens of sunspots. Now…
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Magnesium Symbol: Mg Atomic Number: 12 Atomic Mass: 24.305 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: 650.0°C (923.15 K, 1202.0°F) Boiling Point: 1090°C (1363 K, 1994°F) Number of Protons: 12 Number of Electrons: 12 Number of Neutrons: 12 Classification: Metal Group…
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