Geophysicists, archaeologists, treasure hunters, airport staff… And your kid. Yes, it’s possible! Metal detecting is invaluable in many areas. But it’s also a fun outdoor activity for you as a beginner explorer or your kids….
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage children with the world at large, a metal detector could be the perfect gift. Metal detecting is an engaging hobby in and of itself. But…
(Featured image credit: foam from Elgaland Vargaland, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons) It’s not just about rolling up your sleeves and getting messy. DIY-ing your own essential oils is also about learning more…
The spookiest season of the year is a great time to incorporate some fun Halloween STEM projects. Whether in school or at home, kids are already a little wired as they anticipate the upcoming sugar…
What makes bats so special isn’t just Batman, Batmobile or Halloween. It’s that they’re the only mammal that can fly! Every Halloween, we get to decorate our houses with these flying spooksters. And every once…
If your family is anything like mine, your teens are probably sick and tired of having yet another “vanilla” Halloween. Scattering skeleton props all over your front yard. Or covering fake tombstones with fake (albeit…
No, I’m not talking about soap operas! I’m talking about a much less melodramatic kind of soap: the one living in your bathroom. Soaps, in general, have a bubbly character, they are fun to use,…
Whether you want to do some hands-on chemistry or merely DIY your self-care products, you’ve come to the right place. This article will lay out 3 carefully planned activities that will result in, well, nice…
Indeed, there will always be an environment. But it is looking more and more likely that it won’t be like the one we know today. Over the past 4 decades, we have experienced tremendous changes…
Let’s face it: students frequently enroll in AP Environmental Science class to either fill up their schedules or meet some credit requirements. It’s often seen as a repetitive life science class to pass time. In…
