Category Archives: Floating and Sinking

25 Items for a Hands-On Physical Science Activity Box

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Roberta

Are you prepared for some hands-on science at home? Summer is a great time for informal science and now is the time to get ready. From experience, I recommend that you gather items and put together a box for children … Continue reading →

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Weekend Science Fun: How Seeds Get Around

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Roberta

This week our science fun has been inspired by a book that just came out, Planting the Wild Garden by Kathryn O. Galbraith and illustrated by Wendy Anderson Halperin. See Wrapped in Foil blog for a full review. Planting the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Science Fun: Water Temperature Science

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Roberta

This weekend let’s try some experiments with water. 1. pH of the Planet If you are thinking big, why not participate in the International Year of Chemistry’s  Water–A Chemical Solution: A Global Experiment? The organizers are inviting students from around … Continue reading →

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