Learn What Floats With This Experiment!

With all of this time spent at home, we have all become familiar with the items in our household, so why not learn more about them? In this video, created in conjunction with The Science of Winston Salem, you will learn how different sodas float (or sink!) in...
June 1 = Start of Hurricane Season!

June 1 = Start of Hurricane Season!

Written by Caitlyn Zarzar June 1 marks the start of hurricane season! The Earth is tilted towards the sun in the northern hemisphere, the days are longer and much hotter, and the oceans are warming which means hurricane season is upon us. The Triad can be affected by...
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...
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....