Meet Matchu the Chinchilla
Chinchillas are crepuscular rodents (meaning they are ‘nocturnal’ mammals who are highly active from dusk to dawn) that are native to the Andes Mountains of northern Chile. Prized for their soft fur, they take dust baths as a way of self-cleaning their...
Celebrate Science with These Two Kaleideum At Home Videos
The North Carolina Science Festival is a month-long celebration of science in North Carolina, from April 1-30. The goal of NC SciFest is to help spread science education through exciting, educational and fun, hands-on science events.
Backyard Bubble Snake
Bubbles are an entertaining way to spend an afternoon, but have you ever made a bubble snake? All you need are a few household materials, and you can make a bunch of bubble snakes to float around in your back yard! Materials: Empty bottle Shallow bowl Tape or a rubber...
Bug Hunt and Habitat
April is the month of NC SciFest, and these sunny days are a great time for a little outdoor exploring! Materials needed: Container for habitat (mason jar, plastic container, etc,) Magnifying glass (optional,) Paper and drawing supplies (optional) Steps: Before you...