Who isn’t fascinated by bridges ? Staying in California gives us the opportunity to drive across different bridges and be amazed at these engineering marvels. So, we decided to learn more about the various types of bridges for today’s stem activity, design and build a straw bridge model and test it by placing some weight on it. To begin the… Read More
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Stick Man – Stem Activity
Have you read the book ‘The Outliers’ by Malcolm Gladwell. This has one segment primarily on “why achievement gap is really a summer gap” and addresses the disparity between children who do nothing during the summer and those who tend to get educational experiences. Overall, my kids have some fun educational activities set up every summer, the kids have playdates,… Read More
DIY Star Wars Lightsaber
Are you a Star Wars fan looking to add some flair to your collection? Or perhaps you’re a parent looking to engage your kids in a fun and creative activity? Look no further than this guide on how to make your very own DIY Star Wars lightsaber. ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at… Read More
DIY Spirograph Toy
Are you stuck with a pile of cardboard boxes from online shopping ? Then why not turn this trash into something fun which is low-cost and eco-friendly. These DIY Spirograph Toy are easy to make and fun to use. In fact, having kids make something new out of cardboard not only stretches their creativity muscles but also teaches them to… Read More
Magnetic Levitation
Have you ever wanted to see something defy gravity and levitate in midair? It may seem like magic, but with a little scientific knowledge and some basic materials, you can make a pencil levitate right in front of your eyes with the power of magnetic levitation! ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no… Read More
Candy Science Experiment – Peeling off letter ‘m’ from M&M’s
What image comes to mind first when you think of M&M’s? “Colorful small button shaped chocolates” with the letter “m” printed on them. “Yes,” I bet. But have you ever wondered what’s inside an M&M? How did they get the letter ‘M’ on them in the first place? What is the letter ‘m’ made up of? How does it adhere… Read More