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Category Archives: Science/Technology

How make an ant farm … or not!

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Susan
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How to make an ant farm or notOur goal was to make an ant farm with children. We learnt a lot through doing this activity but the lesson learnt wasn’t the one we’d planned on. For us, the learning occurred in the process rather than the end result. Here’s our story – one that’s unexpected, funny and definitely smelly! Continue reading →

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Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiments: Expanding Balloon

Posted on 16 January 2012 by Susan
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Expanding BalloonAfter a trip to the supermarket, we’ve restocked our supply of vinegar and baking soda so we’re ready to do some more experimentation. This time, we tried out the Expanding Balloon experiment. This was heaps of fun! Continue reading →

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Exploding Bags

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Susan
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Exploding BagsThere have been repeated requests to make more erupting volcanoes in our house since we engaged in this experience. So we decided to continue our exploration with other vinegar and bicarbonate of soda experiments. Today it was “Exploding Bags!” Continue reading →

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Erupting Volcanoes

Posted on 7 January 2012 by Susan
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Erupting VolcanoesHere’s how to create the world’s best erupting volcanoes using simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This activity explores science principles (involving chemical reactions) and is heaps of fun to do. Continue reading →

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The Fly Facts Quiz

Posted on 27 December 2011 by Susan
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Question 1: Do flies spread germs? Yes. No. Only during the hot months of summer when the windows and doors are open. Question 2: How does a fly taste its food? It bites and chews with strong mouth parts. It … Continue reading →

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Fly Facts

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Susan
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Fly Facts: Question 1 Do Flies Spread Germs? You may have heard it said that flies spread germs. Is this true? The answer is definitely YES! Flies spread germs very efficiently. How do they spread germs? In order to understand … Continue reading →

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Children and Cameras

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Susan
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Children and Cameras Children in Front of the Camera If your house is anything like ours, the phrase “children and cameras” probably means the children are in front of the camera while you take their photos. Everyone loves taking photos … Continue reading →

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