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.  

What Makes a Product Acidic or Basic?

Use a pH strip to check acidity.

Most people know what an acid is, and might understand that some things are "acidic" but many people don't know what makes something a base, or "basic".


Learn about acids and bases with the eHow article link below. You'll find out all about the pH scale, how pH strips are used, and what defines something as acidic or basic.


What Makes a Product Acidic or Basic? eHow.com