Did you know there is more than one way to make plastic? One fun way to make plastic uses just two ingredients: milk and vinegar. When vinegar is added to milk, curds are formed, which creates polymer chains in the casein proteins in milk. When this hardens, it looks and feels just like plastic!…
There is something satisfying about sticky, gooey quicksand. This cornstarch quicksand version is even more fun with the addition of real sand to the mix. The gritty, yet slippery texture will appeal to kids who like getting messy when they learn. Making quicksand is a fun way to teach kids about Non-Newtonian fluids. Sinking Quicksand:…
Have you ever wondered why some pennies are shiny and some are dull? It’s not just dependent on how old the pennies are. Chemical reactions are responsible for the change in a penny’s appearance over time. Kids will love trying their hand at the classic cleaning pennies science experiment to see if they can use a…
Most kids love creating their own crystals. Just like real geodes, these crystals are formed inside plastic Easter eggs through ionic bonding. This particular crystal geodes science experiment uses monoammonium phosphate powder, but other ingredients can be used to make these crystal geodes as well, including salt, borax, or Epsom salt with slightly different crystal…
Learning about nature is fun. Especially when you can get outside and be hands on with everything the great outdoors has to offer. But did you know there is another way to get kids involved with nature? Make learning fun with these nature themed games that bring nature right into your home. Nature Themed Games Your…
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