Everyone is self-conscious about having bad breath, but what about acid breath? Our science guy Steve Spangler puts on the lab coat to reveal the chemistry of your breath. Continue reading
Category Archives: Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
3 (Actually Safe) Ways to Fight Climate Change
Climate change is happening we all need to get serious about limiting our carbon dioxide emissions! At the same time, scientists are looking for plan B because we might need it. Continue reading
Colour Changing Milk | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
…Written by Steve Spangler
Experiment Materials
- Milk (whole or 2%)
- Dinner plate
- Food colouring (red, yellow, green, blue)
- Dish-washing soap (Dawn brand works well)
- Cotton swabs
Microwave Light Bulb – SICK Science | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
This interesting resource shows what happens when a light bulb is placed in a microwave oven. Click on the source to get a video and Steve Spangler’s explanation of how this works.
Source: Microwave Light Bulb – SICK Science | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Song of the Ionic Compounds – Flinn Scientific Canada
How science-savvy are most musicians? Can a singer tell the difference between an ionic and covalent compound when dissolved in solution? In this cool activity students use sound to test conductivity of solutions. Continue reading
The Lemon Battery, Electricity from a Lemon – Joey’s Lemon Battery
Lemon battery, powers light bulb, Joey’s science project, 6 year old Joey (First Grade) demonstration of an electrical lemon battery. Continue reading
Cartesian Diver Design Challenge – Flinn Scientific Canada
Introduction
Cartesian divers are great toys that can be used to teach important science concepts. Several variations of Cartesian divers are on the market. Imagine that you and your classmates are members of a research and development team at a toy company and are challenged to design a new 7 Cartesian diver toy. Continue reading
What you should know about high-alcohol, high-sugar drinks and caffeinated energy drinks – Globe and Mail
It’s important for kids and parents to know the risks associated with sweet alcoholic beverages and mixing alcohol with caffeine Continue reading
