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Bubbles - Science in Simplicity
Who knew there was so much science in a simple bubble?
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Color Changing Chemistry
Make a color-changing chemical indicator from a vegetable!
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Community & Science: Boba Tea
Have you ever tried boba tea or noticed shops around your community?
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Busting Service Dog Myths
Do service animals work all day? Some people think that service animals work all day every day, but this is not true! Service dogs spend much of their day resting while ther person is at work, school, or home. They also spend time playing, snacking, and snoozing on their cozy beds. Sounds like plenty of […]
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Are You Faster Than a Dog?
Good experiments use the Scientific Method. All scientists use the same general process when they want to answer a question or investigate something new. The chart below shows the steps in the Scientific Method. Remember, scientists don’t need to do every step in the Scientific Method every time, and the steps can be done in […]
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Navigating the Stars
Stars, their positions, and their science have been a part of traditional navigation and oral histories for generations. Learn how traditional Polynesian voyagers navigate using the Hawaiian Star Compass, a tool to memorize the rising and setting points of stars. Learn why enslaved individuals followed a star named Polaris during their dangerous journey north to […]
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Do Stars Twinkle?
When you look into the night sky, the starlight above flickers. Set up a quick test to explore what happens to light as it travels from a star to Earth. Catch the video below to see a walk through of this activity and hear a scientifically accurate version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! When light […]
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Art & Science with Skittles
What happens if you mix candy and water? This skittles experiment might not seem like much of a science activity, but kids love it! There are some simple, but important, science concepts for them to learn and they can play around with a little art too.
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What's Your Pet's Favorite Sound?
The Scientific Method Good experiments use the Scientific Method. All scientists use the same general process when they want to answer a question or investigate something new. The chart below shows the steps in the Scientific Method. Remember, scientists don’t need to do every step in the Scientific Method every time, and the steps can […]
people and place, science skills and core concepts
science at home

Why Are Predators So Cute?
Have you seen a viral video of a predator baby animal recently?
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