Monthly Archives: October 2008

Growing With Science Website Reveal

After several months of heavy construction, the new Growing With Science website is ready for reveal. The website has science activities organized by age and theme. I’ve tried to keep the pages simple and direct. There will probably occasionally be … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Cabbage Looper

It’s cabbage looper season here again. In some places cabbage loopers might be considered to be pests, but in our yard they are considered to be pets. They are hardy, will eat a wide range of foods, and they show … Continue reading

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Do Apples and Pumpkins Float?

Some questions came in from the previous post on apples and pumpkins about whether apples and pumpkins float. If you can, you should try floating them yourself, because it is fun. If it’s too cold where you live to be … Continue reading

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