Shoestring Science

STEM education on a shoestring budget

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Oct 22, 20201 min read

Crystal Painting

Using some chemistry and household materials, we can create paintings that dry into crystals! Materials needed: Water Clear, heatproof...

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Oct 21, 20201 min read

Mysterious Floating Orb

Explore Gravity and air pressure with some household tools! Materials needed: Hair dryer Ping pong ball Adult supervision Preparation:...

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Oct 15, 20201 min read

Penny Boats

Can we use recycled materials to support the weight of 10 pennies? What about 100 pennies? Materials needed: Something to hold water-...

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Oct 15, 20201 min read

Egg Drop

Can you build a protective container to help your egg land safely? Materials needed: Raw eggs Paper Pencil or pen Any kind of recycled...

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Oct 15, 20201 min read

Static Electricity Ghost

Let's use some household items to make a spooky dancing ghost! Materials needed: Balloons Tape Scissors Tissue paper (you can also try...

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Oct 15, 20201 min read

Strawkets

Build your very own mini rocket! Materials needed: Straws Paper (try construction paper, newspaper, printer paper, etc.) Tape Scissors...

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