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Separate Egg Whites From Yolks Using Air Pressure
When we think of eggs, we usually think of birds, which lay their eggs in the spring. However, it’s not just birds that lay eggs....
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Eggs That Bounce? Here's How To Do It
Eggs are awesome, and this experiment will prove it! What do you think will happen if you drop an egg on a table or the ground? Splat....
Sep 21, 20211 min read


No Kite? It's Easy To Make Your Own
No kite? No problem! With a few simple supplies found (mostly) around the house, you can make your own kite to make the most of...
Aug 20, 20212 min read


Science at Home: Don't Break the Surface Tension
Cohesion is how water molecules like to cling to each other. Surface tension is an extra-strong cohesive bond where water meets another...
Aug 6, 20211 min read


Watch This: Water's Two Important Properties In Action
Water has two important properties: adhesion and cohesion. Adhesion is water’s ability to cling to other things. (Think “adhesive,” like...
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Science in Action: Make Your Own Barometer
A barometer is a tool used to measure air pressure. Air pressure is one of the many factors that influence our weather. It is measured in...
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Make Your Own Clouds And Watch Them Float By
Spring is full of rain showers and misty mornings. Learn how water vapor turns into a cloud by making your own! Form your cloud in a jar,...
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Make It Rain Whenever You Want With A Homemade Rainstick
The sound of rain can be calming, comforting or even meditative. You can listen to the soothing sound of rain anytime by making your own...
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Learn To Fish For Ice In This At-Home Experiment
When the ponds and lakes freeze over, you may see people ice fishing, carving a hole in the ice to get at the fish below. But have you...
Apr 1, 20212 min read


This Snow Volcano Is A Real Blast
Are you ready to level up your snow sculpting skills? You’ve probably made a snowman and perfected the art of a snow angel, so now...
Feb 23, 20212 min read


Try This At Home: Find the Iron in Your Cereal
Our bodies need a steady supply of vitamins and minerals to help us stay healthy and strong. Some of these essential nutrients are made...
Jan 8, 20211 min read


No Snow? No Problem. These Crafty Snowmen Are An Inside Job
Sometimes it’s fun to look at the world in a different way. Try making this snowman-from-a-new-angle craft on a winter day when the...
Dec 22, 20202 min read


Science in Action: Is Oobleck a Liquid or a Solid?
The three states of matter are one of the basic principles of science. Items and substances can either be a liquid, a solid or a gas, and...
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Use Things Found in Nature To Decorate for Holidays
Rubber stamps step aside! There is a new way to make a unique mark for an afternoon project, or to prep for the holidays. Use pieces from...
Nov 6, 20202 min read


Science in Action: Watch Carbon Dioxide Blow Out a Candle
We breathe in and out all day without ever giving it much thought, but it’s actually a rather complicated process. Essentially, we...
Oct 20, 20201 min read


Get Crafty With Easy-To-Make Bean Mosaics
Looking for a good craft for autumn? Bean mosaics are fun to make, and they make great decorations for the fall season, too. Materials...
Oct 9, 20201 min read


Make A Cute Turtle Companion Out Of Yarn And Popsicle Sticks
When warm weather sticks around into September, you’ll see turtles basking in the sun along rivers. Make this pocket-sized turtle out of...
Sep 25, 20201 min read


Get Crafting: Make Your Own Paper Python
Plum Creek Nature Center’s Penny the python wants a few new friends! With just paper, scissors and decorations you can make a spiraling,...
Aug 21, 20202 min read


Upcycle Your Lunch Containers Into Stylish Organizers
Get organized in style with these hand-crafted upcycled supply organizers. Be creative and transform used cans or bottles into attractive...
Jul 17, 20202 min read


Upcycle A Can Into A Backyard Bird Feeder
Feed the birds with these cheerful flowers made out of leftover cans. Instead of recycling that SpaghettiOs can, upcycle it and turn it...
Jun 30, 20202 min read
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