Image: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute If you follow astronomy or planetary science news, chances are you’ve seen images of the plumes of material spouting from Enceladus’s southern regions. But what causes them? I’m going to lead you through the process scientists use to find answers: something you might have learned in high school called the scientific […]
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Take a break and check out some geeky, fun, and silly distractions about tea!
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Take a break from what you’re doing and check out the latest research, quick kid experiment, and “romantic” music about the heart in this month’s Procrastination Destination.
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Science is awesome. And also gross.
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If you are looking for a rainy day activity, a way to explore new tastes with a finicky child, or a good gift idea, make your own tea blends!
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Fire! What would humanity be without it? Not much. Check out this month’s Procrastination Destination and spend a few minutes learning about fire, flames, and, of course, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked!
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Even superheroes know the environment is worth saving. Take a break, laugh with John Oliver, learn the science of climate change, and enjoy our beautiful world.
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What do gravitational waves and a cappella have in common? Take a break to find out! Here are some fun and inspiring musical links for you and your kids.
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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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Go ahead, experiment on your fellow humans. It’s for a good cause.
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So, did you sign up to teach a bunch of summer science and tech summer camps without knowing what to write about, like me? Lucky this cool book showed up!
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The new Spangler Science Club subscription kits deliver kid-friendly experiments to your doorstep every month.
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If you’ve got a young and budding scientist like I do, you may find yourself having to hit the internet for all kinds of questions — Why is the sky blue? How does a battery work? Can we make a volcano? (Yes, that last one came as a surprise.) My problem is that while I often enjoy sitting down and investigating hows and whys with my 7-year-old, I often wish he’d do a little self-study and digging. That isn’t always easy, however, when I limit his Internet access or if we lack the book on the subject-of-the day. My son likes to discover things by himself, and while I’ve done my best to put small kits and experiments in his reach, often times I just can’t sit with him 24/7 and monitor both his safety and his progress. But a new app is helping me with this problem…
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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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One of the biggest annoyances to me is when people point to cold temperatures as “proof” against global warming. Here’s a simple experiment!
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For many of us taught in traditional schooling, science “lab” was about following directions and if you didn’t get the correct result, you were wrong. That is a great way to kill anyone’s curiosity or love of true science. Don’t let that happen with your kids!
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Get a fireworks display in a jar–when you follow all the instructions correctly!
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Animated canine host Ruff Ruffman is making a return this year in the pages of new books from Candlewick Press.
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Kids can get their hands wet in STEM exploring the activities in Lakeshore Learning’s Sink or Float STEM Science Station.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Helen explores water science with her own mini scientist, using Lisa Burke’s Water Fun book.
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We know the wrong way to create the reaction nicknamed “Elephant Toothpaste.”
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #8, and the final in the series.
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Science News featured a story on why science is constantly showing that talking on a phone (texting, holding, or hands-free) while driving is dangerous, and why the average person doesn’t want to hear it.
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #7.
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #6.
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #5.
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Whip up a batch of homemade bubble solution and start blowing!
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #4.
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Backpack Science is a summer series of easy at-home experiments geek dads can perform with their kids while school’s out. It is written by (San Francisco) Exploratorium science educator Ken Finn. This article is #3.
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