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 Thursday, August 30, 2012

Teaching Thursday: Out of this World Solar System



Experience real science with a hands-on project you can do at home! It may be a little early to begin thinking about science projects, but it never hurts to brainstorm a few ideas. With the kids back in school before you know it, it will be time to learn about the solar system. Here is a project you can help your kids create. It is educational and fun at the same time. This project was created using FolkArt texture paint. Bring the planets to life with this back to school project. If your kids do use this as a homework assignment, it is sure to receive an A+.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sea Mist, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Texture Paint - Glow-in-the-Dark, 4 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lavender, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Red Light, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Grass Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Cobalt Blue, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lemon Custard, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


Two 1½” wood disks
One 4” STYROFOAM™ Ball-cut in half
Two 3” STYROFOAM™ Balls-cut in half
Two 2½” STYROFOAM™ Balls-cut in half
14”x20” piece of black foam board
¾” flat brush
Sponge
Pencil
Palette knife
White craft glue

 

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 Monday, November 10, 2008

Crafty Science

Who says that science can't be crafty? We've scoured the web to find examples of the kinds of cool things that happen when the world's of science and crafts collide. The following kid-friendly craft projects are part science, part crafts and a whole lot of fun!

 

Make a Homemade Themometer

With a few ingredients commonly found around the house, you can make a working themometer. This project is presented by education.com. Click here for instructions.

Edible Earth
Make a model of the earth that's good enough to eat. This project appears on Suite101.com and was prepared by Belinda Moody. Click here for instructions.

Eco-Friendly home-made laundy detergent
After inquiries from her children as to how laundry detergent is made, Capessa from Shine decided to brew a batch. Check out her blog entry on making detergent, along with some humorous do's and don'ts.

All these science crafts are great for kids and the entire family.

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