The Magical Moving Copper Wire Experiment is a homopolar motor science project that will fascinate your 12-year old. The project requires some patience – the motors take some time to create. Boys will also like racing their homopolar motor batteries on tinfoil which takes a few seconds to set up. You also may be interested…
Videos are great tools to explain a concept or for presenting practical experiments and activities students can do. Teachers, however, don’t always have the time to create their videos. We’ve created a list of STEM Video channels teachers may explore to find videos you may incorporate into the classroom lessons. If there are any we left off, please add them in the…
If a child is old enough to scoop out the seeds of the pumpkin, they will enjoy preparing the pumpkin volcano. Some cooks don’t use measuring spoons; they add a scoop of this and a pinch of that. Adding the ingredients for the pumpkin volcano science experiment is the same. It doesn’t matter if the toddler…
A cartesian diver works in the same principle as a submarine does. Ninth graders may have fun creating cartesian divers within minutes using a variety of materials. Here’s how. You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Pumpkin Volcano Experiment GLUEP – Make Your Own Plastic! Supplies Needed For A Cartesian Diver Medicine dropper or…
LEGO’s fascinate any age and gender. However, LEGO theme sets were initially created more to target boys than girls. That changed earlier this decade. In 2013 the 4th and 5th graders at Shorewood Hills Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, wanted to know why there were many more sets geared for boys than girls. Lego heard the students and changed their…
Kindergarten to second graders may have fun in making their own plastic at home; also known as Gluep and functions like silly putty. Experiment with the plastic; see how pliable it is and try to figure out if it is a solid or a liquid. You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Cartesian Diver Experiment Elephant Toothpaste! Supplies Needed 1 Tablespoon…
A fireproof balloon is a great magic trick that will amaze the audience who knows balloons are fragile and would pop if heated. A simple activity with a dramatic result that may inspire young kids to wanting to know more about STEM related subjects. You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Elephant Toothpaste Science…
Creating Hot Ice: A Great STEM Experiment For Summer You can buy ice in the supermarket but hot ice you’ll have to make yourself. Making hot ice is an easy fun experiment three to eight-year-old kids can try with ingredients you have at home. It takes about 1-2 hours to conduct the experiment. Your children will be amazed as the…
Dinosaurs may be extinct, but children’s fascination and obsession with dinosaurs are still going strong . Most parents may fondly remember their own crazy obsession with dinosaurs. Dinosaur toys have been around for many generations of young imaginations and will probably be part of future generations too. But now we have ROBOT DINOSAUR toys! Stop the presses! Fun…
Create zombie raisins with household items or a bottle of soda within minutes. Below you’ll find a quick, science experiment that will teach preschool and elementary school kids a little about buoyancy. This is great at Halloween, or anytime for your zombie-obsessed child! You also may be interested in: Kiwi Co Reviews Hot Ice Experiment Fizzy…
Results of Our Creation Crate Electronic Project Review : This electronics subscription box is perfect for budding teenage tinkerers and future electrical engineers. Enclosed materials and components are of high-quality and the online instructions do a great job of giving background on the theory before easing your teen into the project. One complaint from our…
According to a survey of 1,100 high school students, humor, relevancy, technology, and busting myths may be the four ingredients necessary to get kids interested in STEM careers. SIAM (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania conducted a survey with participants across the U.S. in 2019’s MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge. SIAM is an…
Elephant Toothpaste is a fun science experiment to see the physical foamy effect of a chemical reaction. There is enough foam squirting out for an elephant to brush its teeth. Maybe elephants don’t like brushing their teeth because this toothpaste doesn’t taste good to humans or animals. It takes less than 30 minutes to conduct…
I think it is outstanding that children are getting interested in outer space again. For too long, the idea of exploring our universe seemed like it had stalled, and with it so did our interest in the stars. But now we are on the cusp of a new generation of astronauts heading off into the…
A summer reading list containing exciting STEM books with great stories and authentic problems to solve may inspire kids to want to read more this summer. STEM principles incorporate four subjects: science, technology, engineering, and math. For some, these are fun subjects, but for other students, it may be difficult and daunting topics. Here is…
I don’t think there’s a kid on this planet (or a dog for that matter) who doesn’t associate sprinklers and water hoses with fun water games. Even parents become kids again when reminded of the fun activities they enjoyed as children. You don’t need a party for water games; a summer afternoon will do just…
Think back to when you were young. What can be a more glorious summer afternoon memory as a kid than taking a hop on a tire swing and feeling the breeze on your back? Or maybe you were more of a wooden swing type of child, letting the sun warm your face? These days, you…
When summer rolls around, good times on the water soon follow. Yet most of us make the mistake of waiting until the last minute to get the necessary lake toys needed for on-water fun. While playing at the beach can be fun, a little preparation can go a long way in making this summer one…
Your child just told you they want to have a birthday party at home. At your house. Half a classroom full of energetic, over-stimulated little people. Don’t panic. We’ve got what you need. You need some outdoor birthday party games – to protect your home and your sanity. If you are feeling brave or need…
Summer can be a great time to let your children experience more freedom while still being under the protective eye of mom and dad. One great way to build confidence is to get your child their own stand up paddleboard (aka SUP) – one made specifically for kids. Summer can be a great time to…
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