Not Your Typical Summer Science Workshop – Science in the Rockies
Just look at these pictures from Science in the Rockies last year and you'll see why we don't consider this your typical summer science workshop for teachers. Do not plan to attend Science in the Rockies 2008 if you are motivated by PowerPoint…
Mentos Geyser Tube – Slow Motion
Robert Woodhead is always looking for a new challenge with his Casio EX-F1 camera. I found Robert's first Mentos Geyser reaction on Gizmodo using just a roll of Mentos and a bottle Diet Coke. Watching the reaction at 1200 fps is truly amazing.…
Potatoes, Diapers and Fire Water on the Ellen Show
If you couldn't get enough of flying potatoes the first time, the nice people at the Ellen Show are rerunning the show that originally aired on April 15, 2008. The featured experiments include the Baby Diaper Secret, Fire Water and several…
Tie-Dye Shirts Made Easy
If you've ever made your own tie-dye shirt, you know that it can be a real mess... especially if you're using the right chemistry to make really vivid looking shirts. While I'm no tie-dye expert, I learned from three people who used to travel…