Game: Paper Flea Jumper

Instructions for Making a Flea Jumper

Fun Facts About Fleas Before a flea jumps, the springlike material in its hind legs is pushed together, like the spring in the flea jumper in this investigation. When the flea’s legs stretch out again, the “springs” push the legs forward and the flea jumps through the air. If the size of the body is [...]

Musical Bottles

Using bottles to make music is fun for kids of all ages. The best presentation I’ve heard were seniors who played “Lean on Me” and along with the music from the  various bottles, one student added  a drum beat by tapping on the lab table. It really was awesome–too long ago for me to have [...]

Floating Ball

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Science has a magical appeal for children. While they are entertained by science demonstrations, nothing is as captivating as something they can do themselves. The best TEACHING TIP I have for club directors is to support and encourage children’s inborn gift of curiosity One way is to explore the fun of science TOGETHER. Instead of [...]

Protozoa: Paramecium

Pond water contains some living creatures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye (without a microscope). Some of these creatures are made of only one cell. The paramecium is one such creature. Paramecium are sometimes called “slipper animals” because they are shaped much like the sole of a shoe. Paramecium move [...]