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Color Changing Flowers
Steve Spangler has admitted that most plants have a drinking problem, so I thought I'd see for myself if that was true. I experimented with capillary action and color changing flowers.
I started out with four clear vases. I didn't have…
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…
Leprechaun Visits, Green Water and Lots of Mischief for St. Patrick’s Day
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
It's almost time for leprechauns, shamrocks and green water. Yes, it's March and time for St. Patrick's Day. If you are looking for some activities and fun things to do with your kids at home or students in…
Science Sisters Light Up a Homemade Laboratory and Bring Science to Life
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
Sisters Keira and Shaylie are student scientists with a real knack for chemistry. They live in Bend, Oregon and along with friend Caroline, have turned a bathroom in their home as well as a playroom into science labs.
We…
Big Bag of Science – 12 Days of Wonder
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
We have reached Day #8 in our 12 Days of Wonder. Today's spotlight science toy is Big Bag of Science.
Steve Spangler Science is celebrating the 12 Days of Wonder and highlighting our top 12 science toys and kits…
Larry’s Lab Polymer Science Kit – 12 Days of Wonder
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
We have reached Day #6, our halfway point in our 12 Days of Wonder. Today's spotlight science toy is Larry's Lab Polymer Science Kit.
Steve Spangler Science is celebrating the 12 Days of Wonder and highlighting…
The Fear of Becoming Invisible – How Great Teachers Use Science Demos as Object Lessons
We salute and thank all of those great teachers out there who find engaging activities to get their students back in the seats and ready to learn for another school year. If you're a teacher, you know all too well the challenges we face keeping…
Best of Spangler Science 2009
It's been quite a year for us at Steve Spangler Science... in fact, when the year starts out with 50 off your closest friends helping you wish Ellen DeGeneres a Happy Birthday, you know big things are in store. Whether we were letting fans…
Jelly Marbles Solve UFO Mystery in Bangkok
The Phuket Gazette out of Phuket, Thailand is reporting that our Jelly Marbles have helped solved a UFO mystery. Earlier this month, small, round, clear spheres seemingly fell from the sky onto the Wichit home in Phuket. The family was puzzled…