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Science Sunday: Homemade Bath Bombs
Materials to Collect 1 cup baking soda ½ cup citric acid ½ cup Epsom salt 1 tsp water 3 tsp oil (olive oil, coconut
May 4, 2020
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Your Very First Stargazing Trip
When we’re asked to make observations of nature, sometimes it feels like a quiz. What am I supposed to be seeing? If you go out
May 1, 2020
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Science At Play: Make Your Own Lung Model
The lungs are respiratory organs that are vital to the breathing process and necessary to acquire life-giving oxygen. Learn how your lungs work by using
April 30, 2020
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Science At Play: Fun Sensory Play Recipes
It is definitely fun to get messy and play with squishy, moldable sensory items like doughs and slime. The two we have to share with
April 29, 2020
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Science At Play: Coding at Home
Sitting down in front of a computer to embark on your first coding adventure can sound like the beginning of an epic journey to some;
April 28, 2020
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Science Sunday: Diet Coke and Mentos
Materials to Collect Unopened diet coke Mentos (any flavor) An outdoor space Old clothes Try it! Place your new bottle of diet coke in
April 27, 2020
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Science At Play: Strawberry DNA
Materials to Collect Strawberries (fresh or frozen) Resealable sandwich bag Dish soap Water Salt Measuring spoons Cold rubbing alcohol (91% isopropyl alcohol from the drugstore
April 25, 2020
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Science At Play: Cloud in a Bottle
Materials to Collect: 2 Liter Bottle Isopropyl Alcohol Bike Pump Duct Tape Try it Out: Remove the label from the 2 liter bottle
April 23, 2020
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Science Sunday: Using Gloves Properly
Ok, so we all know that wearing gloves and facial covering is aiding us in stopping the spread of germs and illnesses in our communities.
April 20, 2020
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Science At Play: Homemade Bernoulli Blowers
Materials to Collect Hairdryer Ping pong ball Leaf blower Beach ball Try it Out Turn on your hair dryer and point it so the
April 17, 2020
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Science At Play: Bird Watching
Looking for a fun way to observe the natural world while staying cozy indoors? Hang up some bird feeders where you can see them from
April 16, 2020
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Science At Play: Pitch Cups
Materials to Collect Multiples of same kind of cup Water Silverware Try it Out Fill your cups with varying amounts of water. Tap the
April 14, 2020
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Science At Play: Backyard Wilderness
As the weather warms and the days get longer, the yearly migration of humans from couch to yard begins anew. Hopefully you are enjoying time
April 9, 2020
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Science At Play: Physics Tricks
Materials to Collect Smooth surface Large container ½ full of water Tray Marker cap Tablecloth with no seamed edge Egg Try it! Tablecloth Trick: Set
April 7, 2020
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Science Sunday: Experiments to Try At Home, Outside
Happy Monday! Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy some fun science activities. We all know the sun is powerful, right? Today
April 6, 2020
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