Maybe I should have saved this activity for last because it might be the coolest of the five science investigations in the set. It looks a little messy, but it doesn't have to be. And it's totally worth it because when you drop in the Alka Seltzer tablets, the fun begins! The Lesson In this lesson, the children discover that oil and water don't mix and they learn why. As they observe the … [Read more...]
Valentine Science: Crystal Hearts
Get ready to make crystal hearts! If you've never made crystals using Borax soap, this is a great time to try it out. It's not difficult at all, but it does take 24 hours for the kids to see dramatic results, so don't save this one for a Friday. You only need a handful of supplies and a little bit of patience. Crystal Hearts Investigation The investigation can be found in my Valentine … [Read more...]
A Crankenstein Valentine
Children's author Samantha Berger just came out with a new "Crankenstein" book for February, A Crankenstein Valentine. See what happens to an ordinary kid on the yuckiest, most lovey-dovey day of the year... Valentine's Day! Cheesy cards, smelly flowers, and heart-shaped everything? It's enough to turn any kid into a Valentine monster! Yuck!!! Until... Crankenstein meets someone just like … [Read more...]
Valentine Science: Secret Messages
Yesterday, I started sharing some of my favorite holiday science ideas for Valentine's Day. If you missed the first one, you can see it HERE. Today's investigation is simple and fun, especially if your students have never done a crayon-resist project. The children love it because they get to send sweet secret messages to their friends and, even better, they get to use paint to reveal the hidden … [Read more...]
Valentine Science: Ice Cream Floats
It's no secret I love science and holiday science is extra special. I'm not sure how far ahead you plan your lessons. If you're like me, it's not consistent. I'd love to have several weeks planned out at a time, but (honestly) it rarely happens. Still, I'm already thinking about Valentine's Day... maybe you are, too. So this week, I'm sharing some of my favorite Valentine science investigations. … [Read more...]