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Game On: Activity Shows How Camouflage Works
Some animals are really good at hiding. Animals use different types of defense mechanisms to avoid getting eaten. A method that many...
Mar 212 min read


Pinecone Science: See How Weather Affects Them
Did you know pinecones open and close because of the weather? Try this activity to watch it (slowly) happen before your very eyes! (Photo...
Feb 252 min read


Homemade Butter Is Just a Few Shakes Away
The Clow family built one of the biggest barns in Wheatland Township in 1890s. What to put in it? One thing it housed was dairy cows —...
Jan 282 min read


Entertain Yourself With This 19th-century Toy
The Clows raised their six children in the limestone house at Riverview Farmstead Preserve. One popular 19th-century toy the Clow...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Start a Compost Bin at Home With These Simple Steps
The best pet you can have is one that doesn't require a lot of maintenance, you can feed for practically free, doesn’t make noise,...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Do Leaves Have Skeletons? Find Out for Yourself
You might be seeing decorative skeletons in people’s yards because spooky season is here! When you think of a skeleton, who does it...
Oct 25, 20243 min read


Do Leaves Sweat? Find Out for Yourself
What happens to the water that tree roots absorb? We know that tree roots absorb water from the soil. But what happens to that water?...
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Is It Easier to Float in the Ocean? Find Out
Rumor has it that you can float more easily in the ocean than in a lake. Have you ever had the chance to try this in real life? Maybe on...
Aug 20, 20242 min read


See How Density Works in Easy At-home Experiment
Let’s learn about density with this fun experiment. Gather the material below and put science in action. Materials Clear quart-sized jar...
Jul 19, 20242 min read


You Don't Need a Rainy Day To Catch a Rainbow
On those special days when the sun continues to shine while rain falls, we can sometimes see a rainbow! Other times a rainbow will appear...
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Make Your Flowers Last Forever By Pressing Them
Gardens are blooming, and stores are selling big bouquets for all celebrations. Flowers stay perfect for a short time before they begin to w
May 14, 20242 min read


Measure April Showers With DIY Rain Gauge
Have you heard the phrase “April showers bring May flowers”? How much does it rain in April? How much rain do you think we need to get...
Apr 19, 20241 min read


See Eclipse Safely With DIY Solar Viewer
A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and we will experience one on April 8. For this solar eclipse, Will...
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Make a Simple Compass So You Don't Get Lost
A compass can be a useful tool to help you know where you are or the direction you are headed. But what if you don’t have one at home?...
Feb 16, 20241 min read


Make Your Milk Dance With This Easy Experiment
Get a science lesson with a bowl of milk with this simple experiment. See drops of food coloring come to life and bust a move when a...
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Get a Glimpse Underwater With This Easy Project
Wouldn’t it be fun to see what’s happening under the water? Sometimes you’re lucky and can put on a swimsuit and goggles, dive under the...
Dec 19, 20232 min read


How Do Wetlands Filter Water? See for Yourself
Wetlands don’t necessarily look like the cleanest places. The water can look mucky with mud, plants and debris. Stuff is floating in...
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Get Into Halloween Spirit With Dry Ice Activities
Dry ice activities are a fun way to demonstrate scientific principles during this spooky season! People use the substance during...
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Try It Yourself: Get a Good Look at Mushroom Spores
Fall is a good time to find mushrooms, so let’s take a closer look at this well-known type of fungus. We can see mushrooms above the...
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Can You Reverse a Rainbow? Try for Yourself
Whether a Pink Floyd fan or not, many people are familiar with the image of white light flowing into a prism and dispersing the colors of...
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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