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Identifying a Different Kind of Worm

Identifying a Different Kind of Worm

Written by Christy Ferguson From time to time the Kaleideum team will receive phone calls or in person visits from individuals requesting help identifying animals or insects they find in their everyday life. Recently, I responded to a voice mail message from John...
Candy Rainbow Experiment

Candy Rainbow Experiment

With all the clouds and rain, it’s fun to look for rainbows. If you can’t find one outside, though, you can do this experiment in your kitchen with Skittles, water, and a white plate to create your own rainbow! Have your kids make a hypothesis about what...
Take a Walk in Your Own Solar System

Take a Walk in Your Own Solar System

Just how far is each planet from the Sun? Create a Solar System Walk to find out! To start, you’ll either need sidewalk chalk and plenty of pavement for drawing outside, or you’ll need to make cards or flags for each of the planets with paper and markers/crayons....
How to Make a Catapult

How to Make a Catapult

Looking for a craft or maker idea that little engineers will enjoy? Try making a catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic lid! A catapult is a simple machine that has been around for ages. Talk about elastic potential energy and projectile motion...