Rockets make a great science project as they are fairly easy to make, can be personalised however you want and be reused over and over again. These easy rockets kids can make are also a fun craft project and can be turned into a science investigation too! My personal favourite rocket is our mini bottle rocket as it’s quick to set up and doesn’t fly up with too much force, but is still brilliant fun and impressive to watch! If you love space science don’t forget to check out my book This IS Rocket Science which contains SEVENTY space themed science ideas for kids! Easy Rockets Kids Can Make Rockets for little ones This milk jug rocket is sometimes called a...
Batteries are used to power toys, torches and other items that need energy to work. Batteries store energy as chemical energy which is converted into electrical energy when the battery is part of a circuit. When a battery is placed inside a circuit it pushes charge around the circuit. This pushing force is called voltage. Batteries contain two different types of metal and an electrolyte. Batteries contain three things: A positive electrode A negative electrode An electrolyte – a liquid or paste Both electrodes have an end ( terminal ) that extends out of the battery. Make a lemon battery You can make a very simple battery with a lemon, copper wire or coin and a zinc ( galvanised )...
There are only so many hours you can keep doomscrolling before your brain is on the brink of an explosion. If you’re looking for a more constructive way to pass time and entertain yourself, check out some of these do-it-yourself engineering and science projects.Each of these DIY projects and kits leaves you with something pretty cool to show off — from a robot arm that can handle your repetitive tasks to a drone you built yourself. There’s a project for just about everyone, regardless of age and budget, and most are even on sale. As a bonus, for those with kids, you might even inspire them in the process. They won’t even realize they’re doing something educational.SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF...
Malte Mueller via Getty for the Deseret News On “Family Matters,” we tackle the most important questions related to our most important social institution: the family. For today’s webinar, we’re hosting a discussion with professor Arthur Brooks from Harvard University on his new book, “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.” Professor Brooks’ book offers an incisive and engaging journey that helps us successfully navigate the second half of life. In this discussion, we focus on the subject of happiness — and, especially, the ways that faith and family shape human happiness today. As the happiness columnist for The Atlantic, he’s the go-to expert on this subject. The following transcript of...
Slowing but surely, I’m figuring out more time and money-saving grocery shopping methods. Check out my big Costco experiment! I’m learning so much! In this post, I shared that I had tried ordering all of my non-perishable Costco products online and letting them ship it all to me for free. Sounds so smart, right??? Yes. What a great way to avoid having to fill so many carts at Costco, right??? Yes. And this way, all of my non-perishables would land on my porch (with free shipping) and all I’d have to do in-store is buy fresh and frozen food. Maybe I could even get away with just one heaping cart, right??? Yes. BUT WAIT. One of you left a comment...
