I was going to link-up 17, or so, Christmas science projects from around the Web, that we might do between now and Christmas. Then I realized, there are quite a few right here I (and hopefully the children) wouldn't mind giving a second try.
So, from the Almost Unschooling archives, why not:
1. Build a Christmas Gnome-Bot.
2. Host a Christmas Tea (and learn about pH indicators).
3. Speaking of pH, how about making a packet of Poinsettia pH indicator paper?
4. Or, if you don't want to tear up your centerpiece - cranberries make pretty good pH indicators, too.
5. If you're paying attention you've probably realized that any natural red makes for a good pH indicator (because of the anthocyanin), which at Christmas (at least around here) means pomegranates, as well.
6. Engineer a toothpick and gumdrop "tree".
7. Make reindeer fly with static electricity.
8. Diffract Christmas lights with a feather.
9. Refract and reflect Christmas lights through water.
10. Add Christmas lights to electric play dough.
11. Identify a Christmas tree.
12. Experiment with Christmas candy - melting and expanding marshmallow Santas.
13. Experiment with Christmas Candy - Seizing the Chocolate.
14. Experiment with Christmas Candy - Blooming Chocolate.
15. Craft Christmas-themed Convection Spinners.
16. Simple Snow Science - find out how much water your snow holds (assuming you have snow).
17. And if you do have snow, don't forget to go outside and take a look at who's been walking through your yard.
Do you have a favorite Christmas science experiment? Link it up in the comments - we're always looking for interesting ways to add learning to our Christmas fun.
So, from the Almost Unschooling archives, why not:
1. Build a Christmas Gnome-Bot.
2. Host a Christmas Tea (and learn about pH indicators).
3. Speaking of pH, how about making a packet of Poinsettia pH indicator paper?
4. Or, if you don't want to tear up your centerpiece - cranberries make pretty good pH indicators, too.
5. If you're paying attention you've probably realized that any natural red makes for a good pH indicator (because of the anthocyanin), which at Christmas (at least around here) means pomegranates, as well.
6. Engineer a toothpick and gumdrop "tree".
7. Make reindeer fly with static electricity.
8. Diffract Christmas lights with a feather.
9. Refract and reflect Christmas lights through water.
10. Add Christmas lights to electric play dough.
11. Identify a Christmas tree.
12. Experiment with Christmas candy - melting and expanding marshmallow Santas.
13. Experiment with Christmas Candy - Seizing the Chocolate.
14. Experiment with Christmas Candy - Blooming Chocolate.
15. Craft Christmas-themed Convection Spinners.
16. Simple Snow Science - find out how much water your snow holds (assuming you have snow).
17. And if you do have snow, don't forget to go outside and take a look at who's been walking through your yard.
Do you have a favorite Christmas science experiment? Link it up in the comments - we're always looking for interesting ways to add learning to our Christmas fun.
4 comments:
Now I must try the pH stuff.
Your science experiments are just too cool!
You have fantastic science archive :)
I am especially fond of the flying reindeer and gnome bot activities.
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