Do It Yourself Winter Science How to Grow an Amazing Snowflake!

Are you looking for an exciting, easy winter science activity? Did your students know that snowflakes are crystals? Whether you are in a region with plenty of snow or where it doesn’t snow at all, you and your class can grow a crystal “snowflake” that will not melt. Read on to get ideas for how […]
Pixy Stix Science and States of Matter

Pixy Stix are great for a science lesson about dissolving and properties of matter. I purchased my Pixy Stix at our local Dollar Store. Pixie Stix Science is an inexpensive way to teach children about the unique property of dissolving. Kids generally don’t think much about dissolving after all their cups don’t dissolve when water […]
Unleashing the Magic: A Teacher’s Guide to Non-Newtonian Fluid and Properties of Matter

Properties of Matter: What Kind of Liquid Can Sometimes Act Like a Solid? One of the first things young science students learn is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. Though the differences between the three main states of matter seem to be clearly defined, there are some materials that require a closer look. A […]