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Why Does a Plant Need Leaves?- science lesson, science experiment /activity

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

Materials: 2 potted plants(same kind of plant) with leaves (I like larger leaves best for this experiment) scissors ruler paper water 1.Label the 2 plants, plant A and plant B (or however you want to do it). 2. Cut all … Continue reading →

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Make Slime- science experiment

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

From  msichicago.org Here’s the Materials You’ll Need: Borax (available in the laundry detergent aisle) Non-toxic white school glue Water Food coloring (optional) Stirrer Measuring spoons Small container with lid Plastic cup Safety note: Borax is an irritant and should be … Continue reading →

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Berry pH Paper- a homemade litmus test to detect acids and bases, science experiment

Posted on August 11, 2011 by admin

From stevespanglerscience.com Materials 1/2 cup of blackberries 1/4 cup of water 2 tablespoons of dish soap 1/4 cup of vinegar Bowls or other containers Water Scissors White construction paper Paper towels Zipper lock bag Making the Paper Remove any stems … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Cup Pendulum- science experiment

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

From stevespangler.com A pendulum is anything that swings back and forth on a string, chain or rope. Due to their properties, they are good for timekeeping and are found in old clocks. Pendulums are also used for measuring gravity. Pendulums … Continue reading →

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Sprout Shamrocks- St. Patrick’s Day science experiment and craft

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

1.About 1 week before St. Patrick’s Day, cut out a shamrock for each child out of terrycloth. 2.Have the children place their shamrocks in aluminum pie tins and add a little water. 3. Let them sprinkle alfalfa seeds all over … Continue reading →

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Buzzing Noise Maker- science experiment for elementary or intermediate

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

From stevespanglerscience.com Simple attention grabbing, noise creating buzzer Materials Index card Wide rubber band 2 adhesive backed foam pieces String or yarn Jumbo craft stick (tongue depressor) Scissors Use the scissors to cut two of the corners off of a … Continue reading →

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Color Changing Carnations- science experiment, lesson for elementary and intermediate grades

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin

From the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Color-Changing Carnations Flowers are living things that need nourishment to grow. Using their roots, flowers “drink” water up into their stems, leaves and flowers to make food. Eventually, the water evaporates from … Continue reading →

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Make fog in a jar!- science experiment

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

Lesson from http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/cloudact1.html The purpose of this experiment is to observe fog formation. Black paper Gallon jar Colored warm water Matches Gallon size bag of ice 1. Tape the black paper on the back of the jar, so you can’t … Continue reading →

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