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Category Archives: Experiments
The Science of Crowd Counting & 3 Ways to Teach Kids Estimation
Patricia introduces the science of counting crowds and methods to show kids how to estimate large numbers. Read More
‘Oh, Ick!’ That Was Fun
Science is awesome. And also gross. Read More
MEL Chemistry – Your Gift Solution
I had the opportunity to try out the MEL Science Chemistry kit, and, I have to say, it’s a winner. Read More
Hogwarts Party at the Library!
All the details of the Back-to-Hogwarts party Amy hosted at her public library this past weekend. Read More
Potions 101: Adding a Little Magic to Your Science (Or Science to Your Magic)
Here’s a textbook from a Hogwarts Potions class, which, remarkably enough, can also be used as a textbook for fun chemistry experiments in your own Muggle home. Read More
Why is the Sky Blue Here, Not There?
GeekMom Patricia answers questions about why the sky is so much more blue in the western United States. Read More
Extract Fruit DNA at Home
Learn how to extract fruit DNA at home! Read More
Water Bead Science
What happens when you freeze water beads? Read More
Summer Science Fun: Playing With Water Phases
Simple experiments with a cup, water and ice cubes that will demonstrate the water cycle to kids. Read More
Groovy Lab in a Box: Review, Interview, Coupon Code, and Giveaway!
Groovy Lab in a Box is a subscription box program that brings numerous STEM-focused activities to your elementary-school-aged children every month. Our family loved it, I’m sure yours will too. Read More
Seed Science
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! Read More
STEM Science Stations Float Kids’ Boats
Kids can get their hands wet in STEM exploring the activities in Lakeshore Learning’s Sink or Float STEM Science Station. Read More
Ants… in… Spaaace!
The latest ISS re-supply mission will include a shipment of ants involved in a K-12 educational research project. Read More
Geeky Projects Make Learning a Joy
Parenting can have serious challenges, but learning shouldn’t be one of them. It should be fun. Read More
Easy, Fun, Science Experiments for Kids
Fun, easy, experiments to do with your kids. Read More
Water Fun: Experiments for Mini Scientists
GeekMom Helen explores water science with her own mini scientist, using Lisa Burke’s Water Fun book. Read More
Elephant Toothpaste Fail
We know the wrong way to create the reaction nicknamed “Elephant Toothpaste.” Read More
Government Shutdown: Frozen Scientific Research
The government shutdown, from a GeekMom point of view. Read More
Bubble Science: Making the Most of Your Suds
Whip up a batch of homemade bubble solution and start blowing! Read More
