If you live outside of a metropolitan area, all you have to do to see the effects of erosion on the land is take a walk or a short drive after a heavy rainstorm. However, not everyone has that luxury, so creating your own experiment is the next best thing! PLaying…
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Making paper beads using old magazines is a fun, creative, and environmentally friendly activity to do when you have a little bit of time to spend around the table together. Whether it’s windy, rainy, or snowy outside, these colorful little beads will brighten your day while you make them and…
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Uncover the mystery around quicksand with this fun and easy activity! Who knows, maybe the knowledge will come in handy in real life one day? MATERIALS: 1 box of corn starch, 2 cups of water, newspaper (or a tablecloth that can get dirty), a large bowl, a small plastic animal…
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This simple water filter activity can be used for a variety of teaching experiences and allows kids to get their hands in the dirt 🙂 MATERIALS: A 2-liter bottle, sand (fine grain and large grain), gravel, cotton batting, a coffee filter or an old sock, scissors or a utility knife, a…
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Where does a compass find it’s magic? Science! This simple activity not only gives a glimpse into the natural world, but it’s also a useful tool that everyone would benefit from knowing how to make! MATERIALS: A bowl, water, a needle, a piece of buoyant material (craft foam, a small…
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Every kids loves play dough, don’t they? What better way, then, to spend a bit of time ditching the plastic, dyes, and added ingredients than by making your own with the kid(s) in your life? MATERIALS: A large bowl 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1 cup salt 2 Tablespoons…