Science Experiment Receives Lots of Feedback
A few weeks ago on my 9News segment I featured a Seven-Layer Density column. It's a colorful way to talk about density in the classroom. Well... we thought we had all of our facts straight, but when we inadvertently put in the experiment write-up…
Potatoes Fly at Science Teacher Training in Denver
What happens when you put 150 teachers from 23 states and three countries in the same room for three days with a team of instructors who are over-the-top excited about teaching science? Enthusiasm for making science fun spreads like a virus.…
How the Mentos Geyser Works – Theory Confirmed!
It's probably the most asked question we get... "How exactly does that experiment with the Mentos and Diet Coke really work?" From the outset (nearly eight years ago), we hypothesized that the exploding soda was a physical reaction, and the…
Mosaic 2008 – Teachers Share Their Favorite Hands-on Science Experiences
We just wrapped up our first ever MOSAIC science workshop for teachers... and we had a blast. Here's the idea behind MOSAIC – amazing teachers from diverse backgrounds coming together to share best practices and to learn how to the tools in…
Upside-Down Tomatoes a Big Hit in Indiana
We love it when people read our blog, try the cool and funky things we suggest, have tons of fun doing it, and SUCCEED!
Mamacita of Scheiss Weekly tried our Upside-Down Tomatoes and so far, it's been a BIG HIT out there in southern Indiana.
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Mentos Geyser Explodes on Photography Blog
In our continuing quest to find interesting blogs and bloggers, we ran into Leah Simmers Photography Blog, where she was capturing her experience with Mentos and Diet Coke. Thanks to Leah for letting us share some her unique geyser pictures…
July 4th Science – Exploding Watermelons
Over the years, the exploding pumpkin demo is right up there at the top of my short list for my all time favorite, crowd-pleasing science demonstration. But who wants to wait a whole year just to do the demo again? That's why we're working on…
Science Chat on Irish Talk Radio
Sean Moncrieff is the host of the Afternoon Show on Newstalk 106-108 FM in Ireland. This nationally syndicated show features news stories ranging from the serious to the zany... maybe that's why they called. While waiting for my segment, I listened…
Nature Sun Print Paper and Blueprints on Fabric Experiment
When the summer sun comes around, my boys love making pictures with these light-sensitive materials. The Nature Print Paper is a fun and easy way to make a "photograph" of your favorite objects using the power of the sun. When we are ready…