Science Fair Experiment: Water Quality Testing
The U.S. Geological Survey is fantastic resource for water quality information, definitions, experiments and data. We look to their extensive knowledge base when it comes to water quality properties. USGS defines water quality as “a [...]
Saliva pH Experiment
First, let us start by saying this experiment is meant to be a fun way for kids to learn about acids and bases. Precision Laboratories products are not approved for use as medical devices. Products [...]
What is Sweat?
This might seem like an odd topic for us to choose, but today, let’s talk about sweat. What is it? Well, sweat, or perspiration, is your body’s way of cooling down. Our normal body temperature [...]
What Should the pH of Wine Be?
Let’s talk wine. It’s been a while, so wine not? Questions arise about what the pH of wine should be, and well, this is somewhat hard to define. But today, we’re going to try to [...]
Science Fair: Bacteria in Water
We often times don’t think twice about every day things, especially little things, tiny microscopic things, that we can’t see. Bacteria, for example. Sure, we remember to wash our hands or clean our dishes or [...]
Science Just for Fun
Today, we’re sharing a science experiment that’s just for fun. Well, of course you'll learn something. But, no science fairs or school projects or buying supplies. Just good old-fashioned fun at home. Looking for something [...]
Testing Waters with Invasive Species
We are participating in our local Sci-Tech / Xplor-ology Event, which is right around the corner. Every year, there are a couple of booths with quite a bit of information about watershed and water quality [...]
A Cheesy Science Experiment
We know it’s cheesy, but we think any science experiment involving food is grate, especially one where we can use cheese puns, so you cheddar believe we’re gouda brie making and testing cheese today! (Too [...]
House Plants and Humidity
As the weather gradually warms up (slower in some parts of the country than others it seems), spring showers will start to move in, increasing moisture in the air. We know this is great for [...]
Experiment: Sugar Content in Ripe Bananas
Bananas. Ya gotta love’ em. They’re delicious. They’re healthy. They’re among the world’s most commonly consumed fruits. When we found a potential science experiment using our Glucose Test Strips and bananas, we had to jump [...]
Spring Leaf Science Activity
Spring is the perfect time to get outside, breathe the fresh air, and try some fun outdoor science activities that we haven’t been able to do all winter! We’ve got the perfect spring science activity [...]
Science Fair Project: Reducing Food Spoilage with Humidity Detection
That time of year is rolling around again, and we’ve got science fair project ideas on the brain. This is a relatively easy project, but it can be expanded upon, like many of the experiments [...]