UV beads are a super-popular activity with kids. To help students understand why the beads change color, they need to understand ultraviolet light. While studying the electromagnetic spectrum, you may want to add a study of solar energy or this sun print activity–it dovetails nicely with the uv bead experiment in this post. UV Beads – The Electromagnetic Spectrum Microwaves, cell phones, and RADAR are modern-day inventions that utilize the electromagnetic spectrum, but the fundamental groundwork for the study of electromagnetic waves started with the ancient Greeks, who first discovered static electricity. In the 11th century, the Chinese described magnetic properties. However, it wasn’t.t until the 1800s when James Clerk Maxwell claimed electricity and magnetism were related. He established some...
Bridges and buildings need to be made from strong materials and cleverly constructed too. Some shapes make stronger structures than others. These simple investigations are all great for learning about strong shapes and stable structures in a fun and hands-on way. A structure is a building made from several different parts. Stable structure and building investigations for kids 1. Build a marshmallow and spaghetti structure. A marshmallow and spaghetti structure is a fun ( and sticky ) way to learn about stable structures. Experiment with squares and triangles in the tower to find out which make the strongest building. You can see in the image below that we had to place the spaghetti diagonally across the squares to stop it...
“Hurt people hurt people” is the most commonly repeated phrase about trauma. It’s also the most bonkers one. Some survivors of the Holocaust grew up to be Elie Weisel. Some grew up to speak about the Holocaust to classrooms full of schoolchildren, in hopes they would never forget. Some grew up to beat their wives and kids. All experienced the exact same horrific, unimaginable event. Are you really trying to tell me that Wiesel simply did not suffer as badly as other people did? Or that he found a better therapist? I think not. Surely something else was going on which explains why some people survived hell and came out more resilient, while others were broken. When I was...
Let these beautiful living room ideas inspire you to design the perfect space to unwind after a long day. Kitchens are gathering spaces for creativity and nourishment. Bedrooms are calming spaces to find rest and rejuvenation. Bathrooms are preparation spaces for cleanliness and self-care. But what about living rooms? Living rooms are the spaces where we wind down for the day, kick back with our favorite book, or catch up on TV. Living rooms are also a prime spot for hosting guests. Because you spend so much time in your living room, it’s important to come up with a design plan that fits your lifestyle and aesthetics. 100 Beautiful and Tranquil Living Rooms You Won’t Want to Leave Scroll through...
Summer camps are a fantastic way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills during their break from school. If you’re in Vancouver, Canada, you’re in luck, as there are plenty of exciting summer camps available for kids of all ages and interests. From outdoor adventures to creative arts and sports camps, Vancouver has something to offer for every child’s unique interests. Here are 14 summer camps for kids in Vancouver that you don’t want to miss. (Plus, you know how camps and classes get snapped up at eye-watering speeds, so don’t hang around on these). 4Cats Art camp (https://4cats.com/collections/kids-camp-summer) – The popular art studios are a great way for kids to express their artistic flair...
