Compare and Contrast Longitude and Latitude The model in the "Around" activity below compares Earth's meridians, which are also called lines of longitude. Meridians (lines of longitude) circle the … [Read more...]
Physical Changes of Matter
Use Clip Art for Science Activities Simple but very effective science lessons can be created with clip art. The clip art shown is found on this website: www.clipartlord.com The diagram of the … [Read more...]
What is perception?
Perception is the interpretation of sensory information. Look at the photo shown. You see the different colors because light reflected off of the photo enters your eyes and is absorbed by special … [Read more...]
More About Surface Tension
How many pennies can you add to a glass filled to overflowing with water? What is Surface Tension? The photo shows a penny being added to a glass filled to overflowing with water. Notice how … [Read more...]
What is Surface Tension?
Surface Tension is Due to Cohesive Forces A cohesive force is the attractive forces between similar particles. Liquid molecules have a tendency not to separate because of cohesive forces between. … [Read more...]
Swimming Noodle Science
Use a swimming noodle to demonstrate that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object. Hold a flashlight at one end of a swimming noodle. Ask a helper to to point the other end … [Read more...]
Density: Dimensional Analysis
Density is a conversion factor comparing the mass of a specific volume of a substance. The formula for density is D = m/v This equation is read: density (D) equals mass (m) divided by volume … [Read more...]
WIKKI Stix Make Learning Fun
WIKKI STIX are for the young at heart. I volunteer at a nursing home and they are perfect for fun, easy, clean craft projects. The same is true when working with kids of all ages. The picture shows … [Read more...]
Chess is Child’s Play
"Chess Is Child's Play" is designed to help 'parents / teachers / coaches / anyone ' to teach children about chess. While the book is designed to teach children, if you are an adult and want to … [Read more...]
Earth’s Axis Orientation/Rotation Affects Day/Night
Orientation of Earth's Axis Affects Day/Night The axis of Earth is an imaginary line passing through Earth that Earth rotates around. The diagram shows three possible orientations of Earth's axis. The … [Read more...]
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