Thursday, October 19, 2017

STEAM - Kitchen Science

STEAM

If you child received one of these at STEAM, here is what you can do at home:  In a non-metal bowl add 1/4 cup of Vinegar and 1 teaspoon of Salt.  Put the "dirty" or non-shiny penny into the bowl and allow it to react to the compound.  Then  using the sheet, record the progress.

 With your child use the SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Ask a question
Make a prediction
Make a plan and follow it
Observe
Record the results
Draw a conclusion

Want to learn more about the United States Penny?
Be sure to check out the tab "Let's Do STEAM at Home!" in the upper portion of this blog page.  Lots of projects you can have fun sharing together!! 

Thursday, October 5, 2017

STEAM - Kitchen Science

Ever think about those little bottles of spices and seasonings in your families cupboards? What do they all do? 


Well, in STEAM for the month of 
October we will be using some of them to make SCIENCE.  

Last time in STEAM we found out what happens when you mix Cornstarch and Water.  Try it yourself at home. click here to see how
Be sure to ask your grown-up for help.  It can get messy.   

What would this look like if we put ourselves in?
Now what?  check this out 
 
Want to join us for more fun Kitchen Science?  October 16th and October 30th.
K-2 grade
3-5 grade
Register today!