Sink and float are one of the top science activities for preschool and kindergarten kids. I've seriously had 3 year olds stick with this for 50 minutes.
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Superconductivity breakthroughs
Uncovering the patterns that exist along with and compete with superconductivity in high-temperature superconductors.
Recreating Microfossils at the CLS
Did you know that microbes leave behind fossil traces? Researchers from the University of Tubingen mimic that action.
Sound Waves - Pre-K activity
Exploring sound waves from instruments to telephones.
Bringing high tech down to earth
What does the leftover phosphorus in the soil looks like? Is it inorganic, bonded to other metals in forms plants can use, or is it mostly organic, which microbes must break down to plant-available forms? And what sources of phosphorus do plants actually rely on?
Nanoreactors mimicing plant cells
Mimicking plant cells to build teeny-tiny reactors.
Dinosaur Math
Using the world of dinosaurs to bring numbers to life with young learners.
CD hovercrafts
A challenge to make a CD hovercraft results in engineering troubleshooting and a simple air pressure demo.
Ice Observations (Pre K and Kindergarten)
Studying and recording how ice melts. Plus, questions to think about for grown ups!
Understanding Magnetite: More Complex Than Anyone Thought
A history of magnetite and cutting-edge research into the material's structure.
Kid made game: Baseball Pong
My cousin Ethan came over (he's 13) and we made his first video game ever!
Car building
A simple way to learn about wheels and axles for kids of all ages.
Preschool intro to building
Building with popsicle sticks, geared for the younger crowd.
An awesome playdough circuit
More of our playdough circuit adventures. This time, a cute video of the older kids at work.
Playdough Circuits (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Using electric playdough for preschool motor skills and an intro to circuit diagrams.
Crowdfunding Equipment for Ebola Reporters
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) in association with and the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) created this fundraising campaign to help local radio stations and their staff in Ebola-affected regions. You can help contribute to the cause on Indiegogo.