Science Behind Flight of Birds Birds flying in the sky might seem like magic, but it’s actually all about science!  Wings and Lift: Birds have specially shaped wings that create lift, which helps them rise into the air.  When air flows over and under the wings, it...

Building Bridges - Experiment Bridges are structures that help people and vehicles cross over obstacles like rivers, roads, valleys, or railways.  Materials Needed: Toothpicks Mini Marshmallows or Gum Drops Paper Cups A flat surface for building Optional: Paper and...

Build A Solar System Model Building a solar system model is a fun, hands-on way to learn about the planets and their characteristics. Materials Needed: Styrofoam balls of various sizes (for the Sun and planets) Paints and paintbrushes Wooden skewers A foam board for...

Cabbage Juice Chemistry: Experiment "Cabbage Juice Chemistry" is a fun experiment demonstrating how to create an acid/base indicator at home. Materials Needed: a red cabbage to make cabbage juice few plain glasses white vinegar baking soda liquids like lemon juice,...

Model Rocket - Experiment Building and launching a model rocket using materials you already have at home is a great way to explore the principles of rocketry and physics. Materials Needed: Plastic bottle (for the rocket body) Cardboard (for the fins) Tape Paper (for...

Homemade Volcano - Experiment Materials Needed: Baking soda Vinegar Red food coloring  A container or model volcano The Science Behind the Eruption: Chemical Reaction: A homemade volcano's eruption is caused by a chemical reaction between baking soda (a base) and...

World of Crystals Crystals are made of tiny particles called molecules that join together in a unique, repeating pattern.  Different types of crystals are made from different materials, like salt, sugar, or rock minerals.  Shape of Crystals: Crystals have different...

Homemade Slime - Experiment Materials Needed: White school glue Baking soda Contact lens solution (containing boric acid) Food coloring Mixing bowl and spoon Steps to Make Slime: Pour about 4 ounces of white school glue into the mixing bowl. Add a few drops of food...

Properties of Magnets Magnets are materials or objects that can attract or repel certain metals and other magnets. Magnetic Poles: Every magnet has two ends called poles: a north pole and a south pole. Opposite poles attract each other (north to south), while like...

What Is A Wind Vane? A wind vane, also called a weather vane, is a tool that shows which direction the wind is blowing from.  A wind vane has an arrow or a pointer that can spin freely. When the wind blows, it pushes against one side of the arrow, making it turn.  The...