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How to Buy the Right Kids Student Microscopes

January 8th, 2010

Curious kids love to explore and investigate. From an early age, a hand-held magnifying glass offers a new perspective to young scientists and explorers. Common objects are fascinating when seen in detail, and it helps kids understand the world around them.

A student microscope allows kids to take their explorations and their understanding to a new level. Having a basic microscope at home supports home learners, budding scientists, and in-depth science projects. It is possible to buy microscopes that are robust enough for daily use yet have powerful magnification. Many scientific supply companies and educational stores sell a range of prepared slides as well. » Read more: How to Buy the Right Kids Student Microscopes

You Don’t Have to Settle for Ho-Hum

December 31st, 2009

Science fair projects do not have to be boring. A number of new projects recently uncovered reveal an eclectic group of subjects and interests. Some lucky kids have found valuable treasures using this home-made device and scored high in science fair as well. The excitement of a treasure hunt awaits all youngsters doing this school science fair project for all grade levels.

Make Home Made Ice Cream in a Ziploc Bag

All the details of making really good ice cream are explained in the project for even little kids to follow. Slime That Glows in the Dark

This exciting formula develops a slime ball for night time slam dunk basketball, or night time hockey or dodge ball. Does Caffeine Make You Type Faster?

Will women type faster than men? A colorful liquid density display is a good idea for a kid’s science experiment for all grades.

Students love to scan detailed listings of science fair projects, restlessly searching for just the right one that will turn them on and excite them to do great things. Nothing ho-hum here.

Some Low Cost Science Experiments for Kids

December 27th, 2009

Remember those science experiments you had to do in school? If you have trouble getting it started here are some ideas that may help. Different ice shapes may melt at different times; see if there is a pattern. Making a tornado is one idea for your science project. Fill a jar about ? Once you have put the lid on the jar shake it really well. Here is one really great inexpensive project that did not turn out as expected, but still won 2nd place. The question was would plants grow better in plain water or sugar water. The child predicted the sugar water would make the plants grow better. Take sunflower seeds and plant several in two identical pots (can be cups or whatever else you may have), water one with plain tap water and the other with the sugar water. Take detailed notes on when, or if; they sprouted. If you can take pictures during the experiment that is great, but if not, just be as detailed as you can.