Experiment with Rock Candy

Experiment with Rock Candy

Rock Candy is not only fun to make, but it also teaches us about solutions, which are solids dissolved in liquids. In this Kaleideum at Home video, you will learn how to make a supersaturated sugar solution and watch as simple sugar grows into beautiful crystals that...
What Is Poison Ivy?

What Is Poison Ivy?

Poison ivy, also known as Toxicodendron radicans, is an Asian and Eastern North American flowering plant that is well known for causing an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash, in most people who touch it. The rash is caused by urushiol, a clear liquid...
Make Math Fun with a Pythagoras Tree

Make Math Fun with a Pythagoras Tree

Getting kids excited about math can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Shine a new light on math with the Pythagoras Tree. By using repeating shapes, kids can use their creativity and explore never-ending patterns, called fractals, through art. The...

Coffee Filter Chromatography Suncatchers

Capture the sun with a simple suncatcher made from materials you have at home. All you need are: coffee filters scissors markers tray and bowl water Use the round shape of the coffee filter or experiment by cutting out different shapes. Watch the video to find out...