more science experiment fails with m&ms

As a homeschool teacher I love teaching science.but I am notorious for epic science experiment fails.  

Here's the latest. I saw this beautiful video and thought I'd try it. Turns out I think the original video used skittles but said they were m&Ms because when I tried it the chocolate melted turning everything brown.

https://youtube.com/shorts/IwW8ZX5hKww?feature=share3

Science Experiment Surface Tension with Pennies in Water

We enjoy doing science experiments at home.  Our typical location is the kitchen counter.  However, this latest experiment took place on the dining room table.

We are notorious for following the steps of a perfectly good science experiment only to have it fail.  Even in my college chemistry classes, my group was always the only group in the lab who would follow the directions precisely and not end up with expected results.  That's why I enjoy science experiment books that actually describe what is supposed to happen.  That way, when the experiment has failed, we can look back and see what was supposed to happen according to the world of science.

Following is a video we successfully (sort of) conducted using pennies and a jar filled with water.... And, I have no idea why it uploaded with a green streak across the video (I apologize and am looking into why).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izogo1o_nTk&feature=youtu.be

Solar Eclipse Viewing

If you haven't heard already - There will be a solar eclipse on Sunday, May 20. Where I am located, it will only be a partial eclipse, but for people in more Westwardly states, there are supposed to be cool shadow effects like crescents, etc. This eclipse is called an Annular Solar Eclipse.

Here's some more info. on the solar eclipse:

Solar Eclipse for Kids - http://astronomy.knoji.com/solar-eclipse-facts-for-kids/
NASA - http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/solar.html
More from NASA - http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEmono/ASE2012/ASE2012.html
Solar Eclipse for Beginners - http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html
Kids Astronomy - http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/solar-eclipse.html

Solar Eclipse Something to Behold

It will be in the shadows or crescent-shaped images appearing at your feet.  That sounds profound and certainly falls within the category of logging some science hours.

Apparently the solar eclipse that is set to take place on Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time will be something unusual to behold.  But, don't even think of looking at it without welders or other special glasses or telescopes.

This article I came across is very informative about what to expect:

http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2012/05/16/nasa-says-solar-eclipse-this-weekend-is-something-to-see/

Science Projects with sand

Are you longing for a beach vacation?

Do you like the sand? Are you fascinated by how sand dunes form and the science behind them? It's science facts like this that can create fun, hands-on science experiments for children.

This is a great science experiment project that is simple to do and requires minimal mess yet provides a huge learning experience for kids:

Sand Dunes Project For Kids!