The Science of Keeping Flowers Fresh
Drop in a penny… spritz with a sugary soda… stir in vinegar… or give the flowers an Aspirin (which might be needed after all of […]
Easy Science Experiments
Plants
Moss Graffiti
Graffiti is a topic of debate in the modern world. While some consider graffiti a nuisance, others consider it street art. With that debate still […]
Toothpick Star Table Trick
It’s always fun to use simple materials in simple ways and really surprise people with the results. OK, this one is part science and part […]
Growing Bacteria in Petri Dishes
This activity will prove that Mom was right… “Wash your hands with soap and warm water!” A Petri dish prepared with nutrient agar (a seaweed […]
Red Cabbage Chemistry
Ahh, the sweet smell of science! This next activity is super smelly, but really cool activity. Plug your nose and get ready to make your […]
Gardening with Hydrogel Crystals
Water Jelly Crystals are an example of a water-absorbing polymer called a hydrogel. Think of these hydrogels as long chains of molecules (called polymers) that […]
Color Changing Carnation Flowers
With this experiment, you can discover for yourself how essential the functions of stems are to plant growth. As the colored water is absorbed, you will be able […]
Growing Plants in Test Tubes
Nothing compares to eating fresh vegetables picked right out of the garden! But, what’s happening out of sight in the soil of that garden? Here are two plant-growing activities you […]
Berry pH Paper
You no longer need to search for specialty litmus paper. Steve and his team have come up with a formula that will allow you to […]
Helpful Hydrogels
Steve Spangler is honored to have been chosen as the 2008 National Spokesperson for the 4-H Youth Science Day. Together with his experiment-ologists, the Spangler […]
Water Jelly Crystals
Water Jelly Crystals are an example of amazing hydrogels… superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment. Superabsorbent polymers are rapidly becoming one of the most […]