For years I traipsed through the forests of New England and saw these spherical brown and green things on the ground. I assumed they were some sort of fungus, but never really went further than that with my inquiry. Recently, however, I decided it was time for me to solve this forest mystery. The answer […]
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Image: Melanie R. Meadors Hello, Geek Parents! If you’ve hiked in the forests of northern North America, chances are you’ve seen a wood frog on your travels. Or, maybe you haven’t. They are one of the most common frogs in the area, but they are also very well camouflaged, as you can see from the […]
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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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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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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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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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Long, lazy summer days call for laid back science experiments.
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Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.
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An incredibly fun visit to the tide pools with Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalists and a two-year-old.
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The Clemson Vanishing Firefly Project wants your family to participate in real, meaningful science!
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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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Combine learning, water, and a party for the ultimate in summer science fun!
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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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Science comes alive when it’s for a real-world project. Be a citizen scientist and help save the bees!
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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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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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