The Mom I Want to Be

PROJECT: Disassemble old appliances and toys, and classify their parts as one of six simple machines GOAL: To learn the basics of physics and how they differ in form and function The six simple machines have been part of the civilized world for a long time, but if you need a refresher course on them, […]

PROJECT: Make and launch rockets GOAL:To discover what combination of factors will make a rocket fly farthest With seltzer-tablet rockets, your kids will learn about gas, the most mysterious of the three phases of matter. This experiment makes clear that though gas is usually invisible, it can exert force. The chemical reaction between water and […]