Fun science for kids
One of the best ways to learn is by doing and one educational discipline where this is particularly the case is science. And the great thing about science is that the ‘doing’ can be such fun.
On the Joey Green’s Mad Scientist Experiments site, kids can have a ball getting to grips with key scientific principles by conducting fun experiments using materials that you’ll probably already have lying around the house.
There are dozens of cool experiments on this site including how to make fake blood, stink bombs, flying breakfast cereal, invisible ink, electric lemons, plastic milk, quicksand, green slime, lava lamps and more.
Each experiment explains the science principles behind the fun and includes fascinating trivia. The site recommends that an adult be present while kids conduct these experiments. You’ll also discover wacky uses for well-known products and you can download free video podcasts of Joey Green strutting his stuff.
A great way to keep the kids amused during the upcoming school holidays.
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.