Using the world of dinosaurs to bring numbers to life with young learners.
CD hovercrafts
A challenge to make a CD hovercraft results in engineering troubleshooting and a simple air pressure demo.
Ice Observations (Pre K and Kindergarten)
Studying and recording how ice melts. Plus, questions to think about for grown ups!
Lagrangian
When it stops, we will finally have the path it took.
Maenad
Let us be Bassarid, Maenad, ecstasy-hunters. Let us be this.
Understanding Magnetite: More Complex Than Anyone Thought
A history of magnetite and cutting-edge research into the material's structure.
Kid made game: Baseball Pong
My cousin Ethan came over (he's 13) and we made his first video game ever!
Car building
A simple way to learn about wheels and axles for kids of all ages.
Preschool intro to building
Building with popsicle sticks, geared for the younger crowd.
An awesome playdough circuit
More of our playdough circuit adventures. This time, a cute video of the older kids at work.
Playdough Circuits (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Using electric playdough for preschool motor skills and an intro to circuit diagrams.
Crowdfunding Equipment for Ebola Reporters
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) in association with and the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) created this fundraising campaign to help local radio stations and their staff in Ebola-affected regions. You can help contribute to the cause on Indiegogo.
Beamteam dream team: Alex Moewes and the next generation of materials scientists
The University of Saskatchewan Beamteam is devoted to uncovering the properties of new and advanced materials. In 2013, five graduate students from the group completed their PhDs and moved on to become professors, develop synchrotron beamlines, and expand the world’s knowledge of advanced materials.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Rockets (9+)
EXPLOSIONS EVERYWHERE MEANS HAPPY KIDS
Balancing Toys
Building balancing structures turned out to be more of a challenge than expected.
Catapults!
Building catapults takes nothing more than popsicle sticks and elastics and a bit of invention.
Molecular Gastronomy
SO! As an introduction to molecular gastronomy at Saturday Science, we did both caviar and spaghetti, made out of JUICE.