March 28, 2014 Physical Science
The understanding of the nature of the chemical bond is a relatively recent development that dates back only to several decades. Before the understanding of the chemical bond could be achieved there was a need for the understanding of the nature…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Making borax snowflakes is a fun and easy project. Let’s find out about borax first before learning to make the snowflakes. Borax is a compound made from an element called boron. It appears as a white powder, and it has…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Encourage your children to spend their free time creating chemistry projects in your kitchen. They will have a great time while they learn the fundamentals of chemistry. Put safety glasses on your children, but think twice before you let them…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Bring an eerie glow to your classroom with a black light. Turn off the lights, turn on the black light and watch for the glow. Because black lights glow a purplish black and give off an ultraviolet light, they cause…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. Most of it was created in the seconds after the Big Bang and is found in stars. Obviously that’s not exactly accessible, so where do we find the helium used to inflate…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to enjoy making a red cabbage pH indicator to use for testing for acids and bases. It is easy and educational. The kids will just think it is fun! The study of…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Your kitchen laboratory is the perfect place to whip up a tasty science experiment that can be used to teach many scientific facts. These delicious experiments are safe enough for you to use your own measuring instruments, measuring spoons and…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Copernicium (Cn), previously known as ununbium (Uub), is a chemical element with atomic number 112 (making it one of the highest-numbered and heaviest elements known to exist). Thus far, less than a hundred atoms of copernicium have ever been confirmed…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
An iconic classic, the potato battery has been found in classrooms, in kitchens, and yes – even on the 80’s television series “MacGyver”. From a nutritional standpoint, the potato is sometimes hailed as a miracle food. Is there something special…
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March 28, 2014 Physical Science
Making slime can be a fun afternoon activity or an interesting science project. No matter why children are making it, they always seem to have a good time. There are several different recipes for slime, so a child could give…
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