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Science Sunday: Center of Gravity
It is all about balance on Science Sunday today! If someone asked you how you would balance a ruler on your finger, the answer would
May 10, 2021
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Science Sunday: Demonstrating How the Heart Works
We all love science, and today we decided to take that theme literally with a demonstration of how the heart works. Follow along, this is
September 21, 2020
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Science At Play: Cartesian Divers
Are you looking for a new use for some recyclables in your home? Need an activity the whole family can participate in? We are here
September 4, 2020
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Science At Play: Static Electricity
We are starting with an experiment I’m sure many of you have tried before. What happens to your hair when you rub a balloon on
July 14, 2020
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Science At Play: Fun with Density
Materials to Collect Clear containers Water Oil Other safe liquids around your house to test Build it! Oil and Water Fill your container
June 16, 2020
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Science At Play: Centripetal Force Fun
Materials to Collect Bucket with a handle Marble Big bowl Try it! Place your marble into your big bowl. Keep the bottom
June 10, 2020
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Science At Play: Animal Communications
Materials to Collect A trusted animal companion (dog, cat, bearded dragon, rabbit, etc.) Your pet’s favorite treats Two identical cups that you cannot see through
June 4, 2020
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Science At Play: Make Your Own Sound Toys
Materials to Collect Plastic cups String Rubber bands Stapler Paperclips Popsicle sticks Index cards or cardstock Build it! Laughing Cup: Poke a small hole
June 3, 2020
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Science At Play: Air Pressure Pranks
Materials to Collect Playing card Empty plastic bottles Cup with a mouth smaller than a playing card Thumbtack Mesh or screen material Rubber band
May 26, 2020
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Science Sunday: Making Chalk
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you were able to get outside this weekend and enjoy the nice weather. Summer is just starting here in Connecticut,
May 25, 2020
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Science At Play: Pen Chromatography
Materials to Collect Tall cups Coffee filters Tape Different black markers Pencil Water or rubbing alcohol Try it Out Cut your coffee filters
May 20, 2020
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Science At Play: Pond Water Critters
Four of our Connecticut Science Center campers looking for critters in their bowl of pond water. Materials to Gather: -A Net -A Bucket -Boots
May 19, 2020
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Science At Play: Homemade Butter
Materials to Collect Heavy Cream A container with a tightly sealed lid (like a mason jar) Try it Out Step 1: Open
May 14, 2020
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Science At Play: Gardening from Food Scraps
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, but been unsure of where to start? This guide will give you some ways to reuse
May 13, 2020
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Science At Play: Rube Goldberg Machines
You stand staring at a complex contraption of your own design. Hands shaking with excitement, you question if all your hard work calculating, designing, testing,
May 12, 2020
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