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Science At Play: Sand Drags
Materials to Collect Sand Tray or flat surface for the sand Wooden block with string attached (taped/stapled) Water Pipette, or some way to
May 6, 2020
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Science At Play: Soap Boats
Materials to Collect Milk Soap Foam (takeout boxes work great) Food coloring Toothpicks A big container of water Shallow plate Try it
May 5, 2020
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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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Virtual Field Trip: Yellowstone National Park
Why is it Worth Checking this Place Out? The impact Yellowstone’s geology has had on the region, continent, and world for millions of years cannot
April 24, 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 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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Movie Mondays: America’s Music Journey
We have good news from our friends at MacGillivray Freeman Films. They have made some of their popular, educational films available for streaming so that
April 6, 2020
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