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.

Sponge Science Activities

Sponges, the kitchen kind — not the Square-Pants kind — are handy around the kitchen, but can also be used in the science classroom for some pretty cool experiments. Visit this eHow article for 3 fun experiments that will teach students about how sponges float, how they absorb water, and how to grow salt crystals on a sponge.