Please Take Action! Understanding the Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide
Thousands of people are at risk from exposure to Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) every day. This silent killer has gone unreported by the media and ignored by government agencies. The dangers remain virtually unknown to the general public. Fortunately,…
Easter Science – Make a Naked Egg
Chicken eggs are strong. Take an egg and hold it in your hand horizontally. You will not be able to crush it. Hold it with the ends touching your fingers and your palm, and it may burst. Egg shells are incredibly strong.
The egg shell contains…
UV Beads Used in South Africa to Teach Dangers of Sun Exposure
South Africa has the highest rate of skin cancer in Africa and is second to Australia in the world skin cancer rates. The Human Alliance for Cancer Awareness (HACA) is working to create clubs in South African high schools to improve students’…
How Much Sugar is in a Can of Soda?
The short answer is, “a lot.” A can of Coca-Cola has over 30 grams of sugar, which is equal to about 18 packets of sugar. A can of grape soda has even more than that.
Another question to ask is, "will the sugar make the can of soda sink…
50,000 volts of Electricity and a 3-Year-Old
My boys make guest appearances on TV with me occasionally, but this week I brought my 3-year-old nephew Cody to help demonstrate how people conduct electricity. If you've ever watched kids going down the slide at the park, you've seen static…
Freeze Frame on Water Jelly Cubes
We love to hear from our customers to see how they are using our products in their classrooms and in their homes. Recently, we met a very interesting customer that doesn’t purchase our products for the usual educational purposes. He shoots…
Build a Trap, Catch a Leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s St. Patrick’s Day eve. The day when children and adults alike put the finishing touches on their leprechaun traps.
Catching a leprechaun is tricky business. They are very sneaky and don’t play fair, so no one has ever caught a…
Spangler Science Recognized by Colorado Broadcasters Association
The Colorado Broadcasters Association held their CBA Awards of Excellence dinner on Saturday night, and we're honored to have received second place for Best Single Show with the Spangler Science at Coors Field entry. The thirty minute show was…
Which helmet protects your head the best?
As parents, we know it’s important for our children to wear safety helmets when biking, skiing, skating or participating in any activity where there’s a chance of a fall or crash. But have you ever wondered which helmets are the best in…
The Science of Earthquakes
Earthquakes have been in the news a lot recently. It’s scary for children to watch the news and see the mass destruction, death and rubble caused by a quick shaking of the earth. From the damage in Haiti to Chile and most recently in Turkey,…