AnswerThe baking soda volcano is a very popular home science experiment. It involves creating a mixture of baking soda and using it to simulate the appearance of an exploding volcano. An ant farm is also a good choice for a home experiment.
AnswerThere are many great activities available for students who like the sciences. There are small sciences kids out there that are cheap, fun, and educational.
QuestionMy son loves science, so I want to get him some educational science games for his birthday. What are the names of some companies that offer kits filled with science activities for kids?
AnswerMichael's Arts and Crafts carries a wide selection of their own brand of science kits for kids, but they deal with more of growing crystals and the like. If you are more interested in the scientific aspect where microscopes are used, then the discovery channel store is a great place for things like that.
QuestionMy child is in middle school and is very interested in science. Do you know what types of projects are good for kids in middle school to create for the science fair?
AnswerThe best projects are things that are unique and interesting to the student. Common ideas include things like the baking soda volcano, but most kids find that boring. The student will get more out of the project if they have a hand it developing the idea.
QuestionMy child would like to become involved in the science fair at her middle school. What are the most common middle school projects that kids make for the science fair?
AnswerThe most common one is probably the baking soda and vinegar volcano. Make a volcano cone of chicken wire and paper mache, then paint it, and combine baking soda, red food coloring, and vinegar.
QuestionMy son needs an idea for a science project and I am completely coming up empty on new ideas. Can anyone help us come up with some creative ideas for middle school science fair projects?
AnswerMiddle school science fair projects can be loads of fun. A couple of ideas are, What glows under a black light? And, Does catnip repel roaches better than DEET?