The Secret to Great Bubbles

Bubbles are fun for the young and old alike, but have you ever really thought about bubbles for an extended period of time?

For example, have you ever wondered how to make the perfect bubble? Ever wondered why bubbles pop when they touch your skin? Ever wondered if there was a way to play with bubbles more without them popping?  

The Steve Spangler team sure has thought about bubbles a lot, and has even created a great video just about the wonders of bubbles.  Check out the video "The Science of Bubbles" below for info on why bubbles are (normally) round, how to make your own bubble solution, and just general bubble fun for everyone.

So go get your Egghead on and start playing, and most importantly keep learning!

Exciting Science

This blog — originally named "Egghead Experiments" NOW named "Egghead Education" — wished to get educators and students alike excited about learning. With that in mind, here's a cute (short) video by Steve Spangler that helps students get thinking about how variables impact results. Perfect for a science fair project, or frankly, just for fun. Check it out:

And then report your findings. What other variables can you change or use to find similar results.  

Science Project on Hand Washing

Is hand washing really as important as the Centers for Disease Control (and moms) tell us? Consider conducting a fun science experiment (instructions HERE) with information on how germs spread, and why washing your hand thoroughly is so important.


Be sure to click the link to the left for supplies you'll need for the experiment, such as glo-germ and a black light that shows how much "germs" on your hands before and after washing. This experiment makes a great science fair project, and also works as a great teaching activity for science class.

We Found a Robin's Nest!

A few days ago noticed that a bird had been squawking by our front porch lately, but didn't really think anything of it until I saw the bird quickly fly from the bush but then stayed close by and watch me.

It was then that I noticed the bright blue robin's eggs!  What IS is about robins? Is it their bright red chest or their tiny, bright blue eggs that attract us so much? The kids are SOOOO excited about newborn chicks that have hatched! "They're so adorable!" they my kids all said. (Honestly, I was surprised the windows didn't crack from the high-pitched voices they were using!) They've all taken to calling momma bird "Mrs. Robin" too, which I think is hilarious. I'm not exactly when the chicks hatched, but they're at least 3 days old now, and are still little grey fluff balls.

Observing the mother bird, and the baby chicks is providing a great science activity for the kids. I'm even considering buying THESE cute note-cards to commemorate the event with the kids. Check out the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife for interesting facts on the beautiful birds.

Kindergarten Plant Activities

Kids love to learn about plants, and I mean really, who wouldn't? They're colorful, they grow and so many of them smell... as one of my kids would say "de-LISH-ous!"

Encourage your kindergarten students in a love of all-things-plants with THESE fun, inexpensive and educational plant activities.

Investigative Science Activities

Photo from: renjith krishnan

Jazz up that science class with fun activities that show scientific principles in-action! Follow the tips in THIS ARTICLE for science activities on subjects such as surface tension, magnetism, bending light and density.

One of the experiments even involves eggs — and we LOVE eggs around here!

Teach Kids About Plants

Kindergarten isn't ALL about playing games and singing songs! Kindergartners CAN (and should) learn just as much as other grade schoolers. Help them better understand about the concepts of plants as living things with fun activities. Check out THIS ARTICLE for info on how to teach kindergartners about the parts of a flower, how to grow beans, how flowers soak up water and why plants need light to grow.

Solar System Science Projects for Middle Schoolers

Jr. High science class teaches students more about the world around them than they ever knew before. In particular, eight grade teaches students about the wonder that is the solar system. Supplement the traditional class time with fun projects that are sure to get students participating and helping them learn more about the planets and stars. 

Check out THIS article for tips on how to integrate the projects into the classroom, and for fun projects such as a travel brochure,  models of the planets, labeling the constellation, and the life cycle of a star.

For cool models and gear to help you teach science the class, check out HERE, HERE, and HERE.

Science Projects for Elementary Kids

Kids enjoy science class, because they get to see HOW and WHY things work.

Enhance your science classroom with exciting activities that teach students important science concepts. Check out THIS article for projects on static electricity, bird watching, soil types and acids vs. bases.

Paper Mache Volcano Project

Nothing screams science project like paper mache or a volcano model. So why not combine the two into one project?

The paper mache model certainly is more portable than the clay model, and a lot less costly too, so gather some newspaper and get your inner crafter going with THIS simple project appropriate for elementary and middle school classrooms.

Science Experiment on Insect Repellents

Science experiments with human subjects and that test actual projects tend to be more fun than just recording results of inanimate objects. If you're as prone to bug-bites as I am, an experiment on which insect repellents work best might just be up your alley.  Check out THIS article for the steps on how to complete an experiment with bugs and repellent. If this project is for an official science fair, be sure to follow the scientific method steps, found HERE. For more ideas on science project click HERE .

What's Your Problem?

Science is a big problem.... literally! Scientists are always trying to determine the who, what, when, where, why, and how of things- that's called the Scientific Process.

For more information on what the "problem" is in science check out THIS article which gives a brief description. Or check out the Science Buddies website, which offers great resources for students working on official science fair projects.

Light Bulb Science Project

It's said that Thomas Edison once said- "I have not failed 1,000 times. I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways to NOT make a light bulb."

We may never know the exact number of times it took Edison to perfect the light bulb (some say he tried up to 10,000 times to get it right) but one things is for sure- the light bulb IS an interesting object.

Although traditional incandescent bulbs are going the way of the Dodo bird, you can still hone your inner Edison by attempting a science project on electric light bulbs. Check out THIS article for tips on how to complete your own experiment, whether it is just for fun OR for an official science fair project.

Bending Light

You don't have to be Superman to bend light.... it's as simple as placing a pencil into a cup filled with water. The explanation for WHY it looks the way it does, is a bit more complicated though, but not so complicated that you can't explain it to a group of 3rd grade students.

Check out THIS eHow article for more information on the cool science phenomenon.

Up in the Clouds- Science Project Info

So you're thinking of conducting a science project on clouds.... it's a great and interesting topic!

Before settling on the exact project, consider a few things by reading THIS article. You'll gain a better understanding of what a cloud science project might entail, and gain a few ideas of how you can go about the project

Wash Your Hands!

Parents and teachers alike frequently tell kids to "Wash your hands!" Now you can have some ways to help explain the importance of washing hands to help prevent the spread of germs.

Check out THIS article with an activity, a song, a game, and implementing a hygiene chart.

Sacramento Science Activities

Follow THIS link for information on cool science activities available in the Sacramento, California area.

At-Home Science Activities

Chemistry projects don't need to be relegated to the classroom- you can be a scientist at home too!

Follow THIS link for an eHow article on chemistry activities such as making invisible ink, comparing acids and bases, and how yeast grows.

Rubber Band Airplane Activities

Rubber band airplanes are fun to play with AND learn about.

The trick is integrate math and science principles into the lesson without the kids realize it. Purchase some rubber band airplane kits for your class, and then perform the activities listed on THIS eHow article.

Rock Candy Activities

Rock candy is fun to create, but let's face it- it's even BETTER to eat! This article explains the science behind rock candy and teaches you how to create your own candy, perfect for a homeschool activity, class project, or just something for fun.  If you'd rather leave the science up to someone else, you can purchase actual rock candy HERE  HERE or HERE Or even purchase the kits HERE.