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Edible Science: Non-Newtonian Fluid, aka Oobleck
Dr. Seuss Day, aka Read Across America Day, is on March 2nd this year! And I can't think of a better way to celebrate than by making some Non-Newtonian Fluid, aka Oobleck ! The Oobleck can also be dyed green, making it a great St. Patrick Day's science experiment as well! You'll Need Box of Corn Starch Water Measuring cups A Bowl or Pie Tin Spoon Food coloring (optional) Paper towels, paper ads, paper table cloth, or newspaper to cover your working surface to make clean up e

Suzie Olsen
Feb 26, 20192 min read
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Edible Science: Dissolving Candy Hearts
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a science experiment, right? Okay, maybe not so much. But what are you going to do with all...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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Science Experiment: Make Your Own Snow
Happy 2019 STEM Spark-ers! When you live in a warm weather place like Phoenix, you rarely receive snowfall (it has happened though). So...

Suzie Olsen
Jan 1, 20191 min read
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STEAM Activity: Jingle Bell Slime
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell slime Jingle bells chime in jingle bell slime Twisting and stretching on Jingle Bell slabs In the...

Suzie Olsen
Dec 5, 20182 min read
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Science Experiment: Dancing Ghost
I have the perfect science experiment for Halloween: Dancing Ghost! With just a little bit of static electricity on the surface of a...

Suzie Olsen
Oct 23, 20181 min read
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Edible Science: Fizzing Lemonade for #BackToHogwarts Day
Alright going to wrap up the Harry Potter and Back To Hogwarts Day with an edible science experiment that I think Fred and George would have served at their shop. Hope you enjoy; cheers! You'll Need: 1/4 Tsp of Baking Soda 2 Lemons 1 Tbsp of Sugar 1/4 Cup of Water Cups to Hold Liquid Spoon Straw (Optional) Instructions: 1) To juice the lemons, just cut lemons in half and squeeze into the cup. Should be roughly a 1/4 cup of juice. Set aside. Note: 1/4 Cup of Bottled Lemon

Suzie Olsen
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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Science Experiment: Invisible Ink for #BackToHogwarts Day
I have learned that September 1 is Back To Hogwarts Day! If you're not in the know about the Harry Potter books, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the school attended by none other than Harry Potter himself. While I do adore the book series, I'm tame in Harry Potterhead fandom compared to others. But when one learns of Back To Hogwarts Day, it is hard not to have a tie-in to your blog regardless of your level of Potterheaded-ness. Also science is magic. So i

Suzie Olsen
Aug 31, 20183 min read
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