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Secret Codes in Nature: Exploring Shapes & Patterns
Fibonacci Sequence The Fibonacci sequence, also known as “nature’s secret code,” is the most common pattern we see in nature. Fibonacci numbers start with the numbers 0 and 1 To find the next number, add the previous two numbers: 0 + 1 = 1 Now you have 0,1, 1. To...
Kitchen chemistry: Fun experiments with vinegar and baking soda
Baking Soda & Vinegar The two common kitchen ingredients, baking soda and vinegar can provide endless hours of fun with easy-to-do experiments at home. Vinegar and baking soda are chemical compounds. Acid: Vinegar is an acid, a sour liquid that can sting. Base:...
The Science of Ice Cream
Making Ice Cream At Home With a few simple ingredients, we can make delicious ice cream at home and learn about the science behind it. Ingredients: Sugar Milk and heavy whipping cream. Vanilla extract Salt Ice cubes Materials: Quart and Gallon Ziploc bags Measuring...
Discovering Dinosaur Fossils
Looking For Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago in the Mesozoic era, and their fossils are primarily found in sedimentary rocks. Paleontologists use scientific methods to discover dinosaur fossils. Geological Maps: They study the Earth's geological...
The Science of Shadows: Tracking the Sun
What Causes A Shadow? When an opaque or translucent object comes between a light source and a surface, it creates a shadow behind the object where light cannot reach. The shadow's size and shape depend on the object's position and size. The shadow formed is very...
Cooking With Science: Why Does Popcorn Pop?
What is Popcorn Made Of? Popcorn is a whole grain. Popcorn is made from corn kernels. It is the only type of corn that can pop! A kernel of popcorn has three parts: Germ (the very middle) Endosperm Pericarp (the hull). There are several varieties of corn, including...
Superhero Senses of Animals
Superhero Senses The sense organs in animals are more active and sharper than that of humans. Their survival depends on their ability to detect food and predators and efficiently navigate their surroundings. Many animals have sensory abilities that humans don't, such...
The Science of Soap Bubbles
How Are Soap Bubbles Formed? Soap bubbles are created when we blow air into a soapy solution. They are pockets of soap and water filled with air. The soap forms a thin skin or wall and traps the air inside, creating a bubble. The outside and inside surfaces of a...
Sun, Earth, Moon: The Cosmic Dance
The Cosmic Dance Imagine the sun as a gigantic glowing ball of fire at the center of the solar system. Our Earth is a planet that dances around the sun in an orbit, and the moon is a satellite that twirls around the Earth. The sun is always shining and illuminating...
The Magic of Photosynthesis: How plants eat sunlight
The Sunlight Catcher Photosynthesis is the chemical process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. The roots absorb water, and the leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Sunlight is one of the key ingredients needed...