Creating Unforgettable Learning Experiences
By April Oaks
Growing up, I did not like science. It was by far my least favorite subject. I didn’t understand it and it certainly wasn’t fun. With exception to an amazing physics teacher in high school, I never had any other teachers…
The Science Behind Cooking a Turkey
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
The turkeys are all defrosting (or at least should be) and come bright and early Thursday morning, millions will be cooking in ovens across the United States. The turkey is the star of our Thanksgiving holiday, so…
The Work of Scientists: Reasons to Read and Write
By Becky Spence - This Reading Mama
Real scientists read the newest research to keep up with the latest trends. Real scientists write their hypotheses, observations, and ultimately their findings in research journals and articles. Real life…
Borax Crystal Snowflake Ornaments – Kids Winter Blog Hop
What's more fun than running outside in the snow, building snow forts, snowmen and the best sledding ramps down the driveway and into the street?How about trying to catch snowflakes on your tongue or gloved finger? The only downside is the snowflakes…
Table Tricks to Keep Them Busy Before and After the Turkey is Gone
The holidays are fast approaching (how on EARTH did Thanksgiving sneak up like that?) Here is a collection of our favorite science magic tricks to entertain while the turkey is cooking and long after the wish bone is broken.
Tablecloth Trick
The…
Give the Gift of Learning this Holiday Season – Top 12 Educational Toys
Tis the season for turkey and trimmings, cornucopias and pumpkin pie and gift guides, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
To celebrate the season of giving, Steve Spangler Science has compiled our list of the top 12 educational toys to give this…
YouTube Star Teacher Karen Mensing Opens Up a World of Learning with Her Students
Second Grade Teacher Karen Mensing is a gifted specialist in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. She is a teacher who knows how to get her students to bring what they've learned to the dinner table each night by providing her students…
Eaten Your Fill? How to Experiment on Your Child's Leftover Halloween Candy
By Loralee Leavitt, CandyExperiments.com
Kids love Halloween candy. But too much candy can lead to stomach aches, cavities, and health problems. What do you do if your kids collect more candy than you want them to eat? Experiment with…
The Science Behind Sandy – Why Superstorm Sandy Is Such a Super Storm
Superstorm Sandy has devastated the Eastern Seaboard. It is one of the largest hurricanes to hit the United States. It is also a freak of nature so to speak. How did Superstorm Sandy develop into the devastating storm? Many factors played parts…
The Science of Witches’ Yeast for Halloween
By Jane Goodwin
Back in the days before people waltzed into the grocery store to buy packaged bread. . . even before the days when people baked their own bread using store-bought packaged yeast, people could still enjoy a loaf of light, risen…