5 Food Science Ideas for Your Kitchen or Classroom
There’s a saying in my head that food is the essence of life. And since science is the understanding of life, it only makes sense that when you can involve food in your science demonstrations, projects, and experiments, you most definitely…
The 4 Elements of a Memorable Science Demonstration
Since starting at Steve Spangler Science in 2009, there’s one question that gets asked of our team more than any other: how do you create a memorable science demonstration? And the truth is, from our customer service team to our production…
Lab Ladies: Welcoming Women in Science
Let’s get something straight: I possess a Y-chromosome and am a male.
This single distinguishing factor, splitting our species in two since “a long time ago” was the present, means different things to different people. To the “funny”…
Blast Back to School with End of Summer Fun!
As the long lazy summer days begin to dwindle and the new school year fast approaches, it's a rush to pack in all of your summer fun.
Wait a minute.., do I see you moping? That is no way to enjoy the last few days of vacation time. Turn…
NAEYC 2009 – More Than Just Hands-on Science
We're calling it a full "body on science" with our Bed of Nails demo at the NAEYC annual conference in Washington D.C. Teachers from all over the country (actually the world) come to NAEYC to learn the lastest strategies and methods to get children…
Magicians Meet in Fort Collins to Share Secrets
The words pick a card must have been uttered a thousand times last weekend at the Marriott in Fort Collins as a few hundred magicians gathered to advance their craft. The 15th Annual Magic in the Rockies conference was a huge success by all…
NEMOA 2008 – Who Sends All That Mail?
I'm in Boston having dinner at Fenway Park with some really amazing people. No, I didn't meet any sports stars or television celebrities - I met the people who are directly responsible for making all of those catalogs and coupons…
Smart Toys for 2007
It seems that "Top 10 Lists" and Cyber Shopping go hand in hand... and my inbox is stuffed this morning with questions from people wanting to know about my top picks for toys. I’m flattered by the inquiries, but at the same…
Young Magicians Take Center Stage
Okay, it's not science... but I'm so proud that I just had to share it. Mark and Scott are our twin 5 year old boys who have both taken a liking to magic. It probably doesn't hurt to see their brother Jack (who is now 8 years old) performing…
Hooked on Learning – Jack Spangler’s Magic Trick
Jack is 8 years old and likes to perform (he must get that from his Mom). Three years ago, the owners of Frog Street Press invited Jack to accompany me to their amazing summer conference for teachers called SPLASH. I helped Jack perform his…
