2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages
Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.
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Tag: Chemistry
Beaker Creatures: Science Toys Meet Blind-Box Style Collectibles
Beaker Creatures is a range of STEM-focused toys combined with blind box style toy collecting and over 50 alien creatures to collect.
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Explore the World of Molecules With ‘Happy Atoms’
‘Happy Atoms’ is an integrated digital and physical chemistry set that allows users to explore molecules and atoms.
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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.
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School Kids Recreate Daraprim for $20 (Not $750)
A group of high school students in Australia has recreated a key ingredient in Daraprim for a fraction of the cost claimed by the company distributing it.
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Procrastination Destination: Fire!
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!
Continue ReadingCrowdfunding Alert: Happy Atoms Augmented Reality Chemistry
Happy Atoms is an “augmented reality chemistry set” that combines physical models of atoms with an app that allows users to explore them.
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Kitchen Witchin’: Magic Shell
You ready for Shiri to lay the science down about Magic Shell?
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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #4: Toys and Lego!
Now that we’re in the second half of November, I know I’m not the only one starting to really flesh out my holiday shopping lists. Toys are almost always on kids’ wish lists (and many adults’ lists, as well!), so here are some of our favorite toys that we (or our kids) are wanting this year.
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‘Covalence’ Game: Cooperative, Educational, Chemistry Fun
‘Covalence’ is a cooperative and educational chemistry game. But is it fun? Yes!
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Summer Science Fun: Make Pink Tea!
Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.
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Musical Love Chemistry
What better way to say “I love you” than with a song about the chemical nature of your feelings?
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Mad Scientist Halloween Tablescape on a Budget
GeekMom Maryann shows you how to use neon paint to create a glowing Mad Scientist tablescape.
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Get Creative! Win Money! Inspire Science!
Write a science-fiction story or comic, or create a new chemistry set. New competitions award your creativity and love of science!
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'Scrabble' Meets the Periodic Table in 'Elemensus'
Hands up, who has ever tried to make words from the elements on the periodic table? It’s a game that most people who have ever spent time in a science lab have played at some point, and Elemensus has evolved the concept into a fully fledged board game that will have you tearing your hair out trying to think of a word that incorporates the chemical symbol for lead or magnesium.
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Blue to Pink: The Magic Chemistry of Violet Flower Tea
Make violet flower tea, which is blue. Add lemon juice and it turns pink! Why? My daughter made me this beautiful and magical drink for Mother’s Day, but then her chemistry teacher made her figure out why the color change happened. It’s anthocyanins (but still magical.)
Continue ReadingWonderful Life with the Elements: Getting personal with the periodic table
In Bunpei Yorifuji’s new book, Wonderful Life with the Elements: The Periodic Table Personified science comes alive as elements get personalities and become a lot more fun.
Continue ReadingPensacola MESS Hall: A Hands-On Science Experiment Museum
My sons and I have already paid two visits to Pensacola, Florida’s newest science museum, the Pensacola MESS Hall. Where MESS = Math, Engineering, Science, and Stuff. My husband is now bugging us to go. At the MESS Hall, everything — and we mean EVERYTHING — is meant to be hands-on. There is guidance for math and science activities, but the kids drive it all. Yes, really. There is no wrong answer at the MESS Hall.
Continue ReadingYouTube is the New Substitute Teacher
School, like most of everyday life, is at times boring and occasionally a waste of time. We can place blame for that squarely upon the education system and teachers, or share it with parents if we’d like to keep diplomacy in the PTA. But although it’s true that the adults who shape and deliver education […]
Continue ReadingCarnival of Chemistry
I love living in a university town! My kids get a lot of great chances for supplemental learning because of where we live, and this November was no exception, with our annual Carnival of Chemistry. The Kansas University Chemistry Club (Rock CaCO3 Jayhawk!) puts on this regional, accessible science event for children. My son was […]
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