Monthly Archives: January 2011

What’s in a Golf Ball?

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Angie

My son asked us, this past summer, what’s inside a golf ball. This experiment is extra fun because you can tie it into your golf game (I don’t play golf, so I did not), geology (I am a geologist, so I did), and good mechanical/shop skills. Purpose: Find out what’s in the middle of a &hellip Continue reading »

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DIY Young Inventor’s Kit!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Angie

For the low, low price of a laundry basket, Rubbermaid tote or similarly sized cardboard box, you too can start a Rube Goldberg-esque Inventor’s Kit for your child.   Step 1: Get a laundry basket-sized container. Step 2: Fill! The choice of odds and ends is up to you, and limited only by your creativity &hellip Continue reading »

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Have an Ice Time (Transfer of Energy)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Angie

Our science projects this year have all fallen under the broad umbrella of “Energy”. This art project seemed to fit the bill. Materials: Food coloring Cookie sheet or tray Interestingly shaped household containers*: mini loaf pans paper cups rubber glove balloon flexible molds muffin tins * Stay away from glass containers. You may need to &hellip Continue reading »

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