Geodes and Diamonds – Backyard Geology
Oh, the memories of geodes! When I was a little kid, I played a lot in the alley that divided our block in two. All of us kids played in the alley. It gave us access to the back yard of every house in the neighborhood, and it was cool in its…
The Flashing, Color Mixing, One-of-a-Kind White Lightning Stick
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
One of the biggest hits of the summer is the White Lightning Stick. On the Fourth of July, we held a small firework show in our front yard with our neighbors.
Along with the traditional sparklers and black snakes,…
Patriotic Layered Density Drinks for 4th of July
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
As you know, all of us at The Spangler Labs enjoy a good liquid density column. Our 9-Layer Density Tower is shared across the internet. It is one of our most popular Pinterest experiment pins. We are always looking…
The Science Behind Fireworks – How Do They Produce the Brilliant Colors and Designs?
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
** This article is strictly for the entertainment and information of our readers. Leave the display fireworks creation, development and launching to the professionals. It is a violation of federal, state and local…
Take a Science Vacation – Summer Learning in Yellowstone National Park
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
My family and I visited Yellowstone last week. The girls and I had never been, but my husband had spent a few summers in the Youth Conservation Corps back in his youthful days. I knew Yellowstone was full of geothermal…
Zipwire Science – A Lesson in Gravity and Friction
By Maggy Woodley from Red Ted Art
We do love to have FUN in our house and we love nothing more than a bit of PLAY. The best part about play however, is that you are learning WHILST having fun. But I am sure I am “preaching to the converted.”
A…
Prevent Summer Learning Loss by Keeping It Fun
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
For parents who want to encourage their kids to stay on top of their studies without cramming books and lessons down their throats, here are a few ideas to keep their minds strong over the summer.
Science
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Kids Lose Up to Two Months of Skills – Keep Them Learning All Summer Long
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
Kids look forward to it, while their parents and teachers are concerned about it. It's summer learning loss - the buzz phrase that describes what happens when kids aren't in class for two to three months over the…
Colorful Dissolving Candy Kitchen Science
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
There are several classic candy experiments making the rounds on the Internet, so I thought I'd try a few with the kids to see if they really worked.
Dissolving Gobstopper Experiment
First, we tried the Gobstopper…
Candy Science – What's Inside a Piece of Candy?
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
I don't always encourage my kids to play with their food, but sometimes it's necessary to see just what is inside.
We went to the store. My girls don't get a lot of candy, except maybe at Halloween and Easter, so…
