shoestringsciOct 22, 20201 min readCrystal PaintingUsing some chemistry and household materials, we can create paintings that dry into crystals! Materials needed: Water Clear, heatproof...
shoestringsciOct 21, 20201 min readMysterious Floating OrbExplore Gravity and air pressure with some household tools! Materials needed: Hair dryer Ping pong ball Adult supervision Preparation:...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20202 min readElephant ToothpasteLet's use some household materials to create a chemical reaction that we can see and feel! Materials needed: 12% Hydrogen peroxide (also...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20202 min readTessellationsA tessellation is a repeating pattern of shapes that covers a space completely with no gaps between the shapes. We can think of making a...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20201 min readPenny BoatsCan we use recycled materials to support the weight of 10 pennies? What about 100 pennies? Materials needed: Something to hold water-...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20201 min readEgg DropCan you build a protective container to help your egg land safely? Materials needed: Raw eggs Paper Pencil or pen Any kind of recycled...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20201 min readStatic Electricity GhostLet's use some household items to make a spooky dancing ghost! Materials needed: Balloons Tape Scissors Tissue paper (you can also try...
shoestringsciOct 15, 20201 min readStrawketsBuild your very own mini rocket! Materials needed: Straws Paper (try construction paper, newspaper, printer paper, etc.) Tape Scissors...