Forensics is the use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts, especially in criminal and civil courts of law. In this activity, learn how fingerprints are analyzed by forensic scientists. Then use what you learned to analyze your own fingerprints.
Make fireworks in a jar using simple ingredients and a little bit of science!
Determining the identity of an animal from a fossil or bones can be tricky. In this activity, make Dinosaur Eggs from materials found around the house that have mystery Dinos hidden inside. Can you guess what type of dinosaur it is before it becomes fully revealed?!
Learn about the Titanic, then try experimenting with different objects to see which ones are buoyant.
Perform a plant dissection to gain a better understanding of a plant\'s structure and function.
Food scientists apply all different fields of science to the production, processing, packing and distribution of the food you eat. Learn more about food scientists in this activity - and become an ice cream food scientist for a day!
Calling all future micropaleontologists! In this in-depth activity, practice biostratigraphy techniques used to assign an age to deep ocean core samples.
Learn how feathers can be used to keep a bird or a dinosaur warm. Then, find out one way in which oil spills can impact modern birds by coating their feathers in oil.
Take your vinegar and baking soda volcano up a notch by turning it into a frozen volcano!
Use a family pet or stuffed animal to explore and understand how different animal fur has unique textures, markings, and thickness to adapt to their habitats.
This set of activities provide effective ways to demonstrate and talk about germs and how they spread with young children. In Part 2, learn about the importance of hand washing by monitoring mold growing on potatoes in closed containers over a 3-week period.
Make a vinegar and baking soda volcano - with a twist! This volcano will glow under a blacklight.
Use tonic water, which contains the fluorescent substance quinine, to make Jello that glows under a fluorescent blacklight!
Observe what happens when water and antacid combine to make carbon dioxide gas.
Practice and master two essential science process skills: observing and classifying. Then, compare what you learned to taxonomic classifications used by paleontologists, botanists, and zoologists.
Grow your own crystals at home!
What is a habitat? In this activity designed for early childhood learners, create a habitat for a stuffed animal or toy out of materials around the house! Discuss what sorts of things the animal needs in its habitat to survive.
During long space missions where every ounce of weight aboard a shuttle must be optimized, freeze-dried foods have become a staple. Freeze-drying isn\'t a simple process, but here is a fun alternative recipe to create Astronaut Ice Cream at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Use a little bit of science to make a homemade slushie for a cold treat on a hot day!
Have you ever thought about how plants are named? In this activity, you\'ll get to flex your creativity muscles as you try to come up with names for plants based on how they look. Then, try matching them with their actual common names.