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Category: Summer Science Fun

GeekMom: TOFT: Here Come the Bees

August 14, 2021GeekMom

When I was a child, I was afraid of bees. I had gone on vacation with my grandparents to Trecco Bay in Porthcawl, Wales. We were staying in a caravan, and the people next to us had a beautiful old English sheepdog. One day, I wandered over to visit him and was stung by a […]

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Electronics for Teens With Creation Crate

March 20, 2016December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Many STEM-based subscription boxes that I’ve seen have been targeted toward younger kids, getting them excited about STEM subjects early. This is a very good thing, of course. But what about older kids and teens?

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Summer Science Fun: Shooting Star Party

August 10, 2015Kelly Knox

Grab the kids and head out into the cool night to learn about constellations and shooting stars for some of the best science fun the summer has to offer.

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10 Geeky Butterfly Facts to Share With Your Kids

August 6, 2015Maryann Goldman2

As you take a few minutes to stop and smell the flowers this summer, be sure to check out all the interesting butterflies too! GeekMom Maryann takes you on a visual and factual tour of the butterflies in her backyard.

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Summer Science Fun: Simple Sundial

June 25, 2015Kelly Knox

Long, lazy summer days call for laid back science experiments.

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Summer Science Fun: Make Pink Tea!

June 18, 2015December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.

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Tide Pool Party

June 13, 2015Sarah James

An incredibly fun visit to the tide pools with Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalists and a two-year-old.

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Summer Science Fun: Track Fireflies!

August 15, 2014Rebecca Angel

The Clemson Vanishing Firefly Project wants your family to participate in real, meaningful science!

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Summer Science Fun: The Moon

August 6, 2014Helene McLaughlin

The summer is a great time to observe the moon. Learn about the moon, some of its history, and how lunar eclipses occur.

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Summer Science Fun: Let’s Party! [With a Giveaway!]

July 15, 2014Kelly Knox1

Combine learning, water, and a party for the ultimate in summer science fun!

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Cirrus clouds over stratocumulus © Sophie Brown

Summer Science Fun: Nephology

July 2, 2014Sophie Brown1

Learning about clouds is something we can all get involved in no matter where we live and requires no expensive equipment to get started.

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Summer Science Fun: Help the Bees!

June 12, 2014Rebecca Angel1

Science comes alive when it’s for a real-world project. Be a citizen scientist and help save the bees!

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Summer Science Fun: Do Leaves Breathe?

June 9, 2014Kelly Knox

Sunshine, water, and leaves are not only the perfect ingredients for a summer day, but also almost all you need for these experiments.

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Summer Science Fun: Ice Cube Experiments

May 27, 2014Kelly Knox

On a lazy summer day, you can take the time to watch ice melt in these simple experiments for young children.

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