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Jelly Marbles: The Versatility of Polymers
I love to play with Water Jelly Marbles. These polymer orbs have so many uses, from play to gardening to home decorating to party fun and who only knows how many other uses.
Who could ever guess that a pinch of tiny rock-hard "things"…
Dismembered Body Parts: Day Five
Dismembered body parts: day five? What happened to Day Four?
Sorry about day four. I went to a Renaissance Faire dressed like Minerva McGonagall. Any questions?
Moving right along to Day Five, the polymer body parts have almost filled…
Insta-Snow Steals The Show!
Ordinarily, I talk about how students and young people of all types and sizes adore Insta-Snow and other products and experiments featured here. However, don't think for even a second that you have to be a child to have fun with science. It's…
No Lesson Plan – Just Insta-Snow
Meet Alan Marshall, who came with his dad to a meeting in our building today. What a great kid! Alan brought his iPad to pass the time, but when I saw him passing my office, I thought I'd see how he liked some Insta-Snow, as well.
I think…
Water Jelly Crystals Give Lesson in Transformation and Potential
Sometimes, our students need a little reminder that if they just wait, if they just have a little patience, wonderful things can happen. Many students don't understand this concept unless they see a tangible example of it, and Steve Spangler's…
