Hands-On Science Activities for After School Play Introduction An introduction to the stripped-down motor, a simple and easy-to-make version of the electric motors found in toys, tools, and appliances. • Download activity instructions• Download concept map• Going further Recommend the Stripped-Down Motor activity to a friend Explore more things to make and do Bee Hummer | Bottle Blast Off | Color Chromatography | Cuica | Cup Speaker | Ice Balloons Jitterbug | Sound Sandwich | Stripped Down Motor | Water Bottle Membranophone | Whirling Watcher Educator Resources | Privacy Policy | Use Policy | About Digital Library Afterschool | About the Exploratorium © 2007 - 2015 Exploratorium | The museum of science, art and human perception.
Smokey Bear - Only You Can Prevent Wildfires Companion Plants Choosing the right combination of vegetables, flowers, and herbs can help improve your garden and save space. This is a guide about companion plants for growing vegetables. Solutions Read and rate the best solutions below by giving them a "thumbs up". Article: Companion Plants Here is a listing of plants that grow well with other plants. Tip: Plant Complementary Veggies Together When planting tomatoes, plant okra in the spaces between. By Eula from Killeen, TX Article: Ideal Plant Companions When Growing Vegetables A couple of years in a row, after we moved here, we planted a garden. Beans: should be planted away from onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks. By Terri H. Share Your Feedback: Once you try any of the above solutions, be sure to come back and give a "thumbs up" to the one that worked the best for you. Questions Here are questions related to Companion Plants for Growing Vegetables. Question: Growing Garlic Near Potatoes I just read that potatoes and garlic are not best friends. By Kasey
Make Crystal Creations" You can make crystal creations as an easy science experiment for kids. Dip decorations and paper sculptures in a crystal solution, and watch them crystallize overnight! What You'll Need: Waterproof table coveringwaterSaucepanSugarPlastic cupsChenille stems (pipe cleaners)StringScissorsPencilsFood coloringIndex cardsEpsom saltsAlumPermanent markersPie pan Step 1: Cover your work surface. Note that an adult needs to help kids throughout this activity. Step 2: Heat a cup of water until it begins to steam. Step 3: Remove the cup from heat, and stir in 2 cups of sugar. Step 4: Mold chenille stems into decorative shapes (star, heart, cat, initials). Step 5: Tie one end of a piece of string to a chenille stem shape and the other end around a pencil. Step 6: Leave the shape overnight, and then remove it from the solution and let dry on a paper towel. Step 7: When dry, the decorations will be covered with shiny crystals. For larger crystals, allow the chenille stem to soak longer in the solution.
Water Safety Listen Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don't take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drownings occur in home swimming pools. The good news is there are many ways to keep your kids safe in the water and make sure that they take the right precautions when they're on their own. Keeping Kids Safe Kids need constant supervision around water — whether the water is in a bathtub, a wading pool, an ornamental fish pond, a swimming pool, a spa, the beach, or a lake. Young children are especially vulnerable — they can drown in less than 2 inches (6 centimeters) of water. If you don't already, it's a good idea to learn how to swim, and kids older than 4 years should learn, too (check the local recreation center for classes taught by qualified instructors). Don't assume that a child who knows how to swim isn't at risk for drowning.
10 Tips on Dividing Perennials Timing is important by Todd Meier When dividing perennials, timing and technique are important. And while many perennials can be divided in either early spring or early fall, some are very picky. Divide these plants by hand Blanket flowers (Gaillardia spp.) Divide these plants with a spade or pitchfork African lilies (Agapanthus cvs.) Slice apart woody crowns with a handsaw Amsonias (Amsonia spp.) Cut up rhizomes and tubers with a knife Arum (Arum italicum) F Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) S/F Caladiums (Caladium spp.) These perennials are best not divided Alyssums (Alyssum spp.)
Science Experiments for Kids" Science experiments for kids explain everyday mysteries like what causes rain, answer questions about form and function, and simplify concepts like symmetry and capillary action. They're fun, they're fascinating, and they're a great way to spend time indoors on a cold or rainy day. Forget beakers and Bunsen burners, exploding chemicals and complex instructions. Follow the links below to learn how to conduct simple science experiments: Capturing Leaf Vapor Measure water vapor from a leaf to see if leaves breathe. Look-Alike Tests for Salt and Sugar Try some tests to see how these two compounds act differently. Reverse Garden Plant garbage instead of seeds, and find out what biodegradable means. Make Crystal Creations Add a sparkling crystal coat to decorations and paper sculptures. Liquid Density Test Try this test to see if all objects of the same size have the same density. Water on the Move Construct an experiment that will demonstrate how water moves through tiny spaces in fiber. Magnet Making
Home | StopBullying.gov Kid's Project: Growing Daffodils for Your School | P Allen Smith Garden Home The garden is an excellent teaching tool. From a single flower many subjects can be taught including geography, science, art and literature. That was my inspiration when I created a partnership with two local schools. This project has been going on for a while and the students have been very ambitious. Of course not every school or organization has the ability to plant daffodil bulbs on such a large scale, but the idea can be scaled down to fit any sized group. I suggest you take the concept of Daffodil Days and convert it to containers. Keep front end costs at a minimum by joining forces with a local garden center. Alternatively you can send the planted pots home with the children to care for over winter. In spring when the daffodils begin to emerge have the children make decorative container sleeves with construction paper. What You Need: 1 gallon plastic nursery pots (1 per child) Daffodil bulbs (5 per pot) Potting Soil Slow Release fertilizer (1 bag should be plenty for 30 pots.)
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