Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
This is a tasty way to learn about the phases of the moon. What are the different phases of the moon? Use sandwich cookies to see for yourself what they look like. This activity is courtesy of NASA and was provided to Summer Adventure by the Dudley Observatory. What You Need Four or five sandwich …
How big is Mars? What about Jupiter? Find out for yourself with this big-time activity. The planets in our solar system are so huge and so far apart that it can be hard to imagine how they compare. Find out for yourself by crafting some planets of your own. But get ready, because to build …
Who needs a campfire when you’ve got the power of the sun’s rays? Did you know you can create an oven hot enough to melt chocolate using just the power of the sun’s rays? If it’s a sunny day at your house, try this fun activity with a grown-up’s help or supervision, and have a …
Build your own rainbow right at home in this beautiful hands-on activity. Did you ever imagine that water can walk? In this experiment, you’ll be able to see just how, while building your very own rainbow in the process. What You Need 7 small plastic cups or glasses Paper towels Red, blue and yellow food …
Mix up a magical creation and use your imagination to describe what you create! Have you ever wanted to mix up a magic potion? You can, using some simple household ingredients. What You Need Baking soda Vinegar Dish soap Food coloring Glitter Small glass jar Spoon (or magic wand!) Tray or large dish What To …
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Write a mysterious message using simple household ingredients! Check out this video on How to Make disappearing ink out of vinegar. Making invisible ink is a lot of fun! You can pretend you are a secret agent, or draw a secret map that leads to your hidden treasure. All you need is some basic household …
In this activity, young scientists will see what happens when three common household ingredients combine. What You Need A clear glass jar (pint size is great) A spoon for stirring Paper towel or cloth to place under the jar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent About ¼ cup lemon juice What To …
A little soap and a little water is all this boat needs to run! In just a matter of minutes, you can build a boat and take it for a drive across the water. Watch the video to see how to build it and how this soap powered boat operates. What You Need baking pan …
In this activity, young scientists will discover how long an ice cube will last when placed on different surfaces. What You Need A wooden spoon A metal spatula 2 ice cubes, as close to the same size as you can get A towel or an area where it will not matter if it gets a …
Find out what happens when two different liquids meet in this simple hands-on science experiment. What You Need Four clear 8-ounce cups or 16-ounce deli containers Water Food coloring (red, green and blue work best) Cooking oil Milk Plate (or another flat-bottomed container) Toothpick or cotton swab Liquid dish soap What To Do Water Add …
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