All living things are made of cells and DNA tells the cell what to do. Science Mom shows you how to extract the DNA from a strawberry.
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In Science Mom’s Guide to Water, Part 6 – Universal Solvent, we learn why things dissolve and why with six hands-on activities: salt crystals, halocline eggs, eggshell geodes, borax snowflakes, rock candy, and bath bombs.
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Discover the science of germs with some fun experiments using items from home.
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Water is one of few substances to EXPAND when frozen. In Science Mom’s Guide to Water, Part 4 – Expanding when Frozen, we learn about this incredible effect in “Oil cube versus ice cube,” “Frost wedging,” “magic slushy,” “Lift ice with salt,” “Ice cream in a can”
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Some fun holiday based science experiments with candy canes, milk and growing crystals!
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In Science Mom’s Guide to Water, Part 3 – Capillary Action, we learn about Capillary action with “ink Chromatography,” “walking water,” “straw siphon,” “fountain in a bottle”
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Create a winter birdfeeder with a pinecone!
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Enjoy some fun leaf chromatography using flowers, leaves or even veggies!
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Visit any of the hundreds of beautiful state parks.
NC State Parks
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Learn a simple method for measuring the thrust of a model rocket motor.
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