Science Fun

We have gotten together with friends a few times lately to do some fun science experiments. I always prefer science in groups, because our group projects always end up bigger and better planned than the things we try at home. The kids always prefer science in groups because what could be better than hanging out with friends and making huge messes all in the name of science?

First, we got together to have a "take apart day". The kids worked together to disassemble an old laptop, a cable box, and a broken cd/tape player. Some of the kids (ahem, Griffin) enjoyed the mere destruction of the project, but other kids really liked to systematically take things apart to inspect them.



Another time, we got together and had an "explosion day". We experimented with Pop Rocks, vinegar and baking soda, and of course, Mentos and Diet Coke.

"Woohoo!!!"

And, lastly, we got together for "fire day". The kids learned a lot about fire and did some experiments inside. Griffin was deeply interested in the topic and asked many questions and made many comments.





Then everyone headed outside for the big event: practicing with fire extinguishers.









Oh, yeah, and one more reason I like doing science in groups: the mess isn't always at my house.



(Fire photos courtesy of Courtney at The Woodland School.)