Science for fun
Fun & informative websites
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4,000 Years of Women in Science
Is that enough history for you?
Antimatter
What if your reflection in the mirror was an "anti-you"?
Brain Pop
One of our all-time favorites.
Chem 4 Kids
Matter and what changes it. Don't ask us why that matters.
Exploratorium
An online museum—and a great place to find answers for that research paper!
Fact Monster
Lots of facts on lots of subjects. Click on the icon for the subject you're interested in.
Film, TV, Museums and More
NSF explores science films, television shows, museum exhibits, websites and more!
Funolog
One place where you'll never be bored!
Heavens Above
Find out when the International Space Station will fly over your town.
How Stuff Works
The name says it all.
Hubble Space Telescope
The place to go for fantastic pictures from space.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Get images of planets, asteroids, and more.
Kitchen Science Experiments
Find LOTS of great kitchen science experiments from life science to earth science to chemistry.
Live Science
All sorts of info about all sorts of things. Just pick your topic!
MAD Sci Network
Ask a scientist, MAD labs, library resources, and more.
Natural World of North America
One of the coolest sites we've seen, with loads of links.
Neuroscience for Kids
Did you know that you can be right-eared as well as right-handed?
New Scientist
All sorts of interesting information.
Pieces of Science
Simulations, activities, resources, and more.
Planet Pals
Think “green”—because if ecology is important to you, this is your site.
Powers of Ten
Learn about scale and relative size. Nanoseconds? Sure. Femtoseconds? Huh?
Science A GoGo
Interesting science news, research tidbits, and science discussion. Go for it!
Science Daily Headlines
Wow your teacher with the latest news from the world of science.
Science Friday
Links to must see science sites.
Science Hobbyist
Links to all kinds of science sites.
Science Made Simple
Experiments, project ideas, answers, and more.
If you know of good sites for this list, e-mail Sylvia Oliver at olivers@wsu.edu!!!
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Recipes from the lab (make with an adult)
Monster Bubbles
6 cups water (distilled is best)
3/4 cup corn syrup (such as Karo Light)
2 cups Joy or Dawn dish soap
- Mix together. Let the mixture sit for four hours (so the bubbles can settle), then enjoy.
- Dirt and other bubbles can keep your bubble mix from working, so make sure the that you use very clean containers and that you don't stir too much or too quickly, keeping the bubbles down.
Flubber
Warm water
2 cups white school glue (such as Elmer's)
Liquid water color (NOT food coloring)
Glitter (optional)
2 tsp. Borax (20 Mule Team Borax, available in any grocery store's laundry section)
- Combine in a small container: 1 1/3 cup very warm water and 2 tsp. Borax
- Stir until the Borax is completely dissolved and set aside.
- Combine in a large container: 1 1/2 cup very warm water, 2 cups school glue, liquid water color, and glitter. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the contents of the small container into the large container.
- Mix well, using your hands.
- Lift and turn the mixture until it is fully combined.
Note: If the flubber sticks on hair, clothes, carpet, use white vinegar to clean it up. The vinegar completely dissolves the flubber. This recipe yields enough for six children. If stored in an airtight container, flubber lasts up to two weeks.
Gak
White school glue (like Elmer's)
Water
Borax (found in the laundry department)
Food coloring
- Mix 2/3 cup glue and 1/2 cup warm water in a small container or a bowl.
- Add the food coloring to the glue and water mixture. Stir.
- In a different container, combine 1/3 cup hot water and 1/2 tablespoon Borax
- Combine the contents of the two containers; stir the mixture very well. The gak will begin to take form and solidify.
- Remember to store your gak in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.