Passive Solar Heating VS. Active Solar Heating Solar energy is radiant energy from the Sun. This energy travels through space to Earth in the form of electromagnetic waves. In an hour, the Sun sends to the earth’s surface as much or more energy as people use to run factories, machines, and vehicles and to heat […]
Sunblock: SPF Ratings
Question: What effect do SPF numbers on sunblock lotions have on their effectiveness of filtering UV radiation? Answer: You can discover this answer for yourself, but Do not use your skin to test the effectiveness of SPF numbers! Instead, use solar active materials. I have found several materials on the Solar Active website that can […]
UV Detecting Beads
Pony beads that contain dye molecules that changes from white to a specific color when exposed to ultraviolet light are called UV Bead or photochromic beads. Ultraviolet radiation (also called UV light) is a type of light energy also called electromagnetic radiation. The only light energy that can be seen is called “visible light.” […]
Abstract: Science Project
ABSTRACT: This is a report of 250 words or less about the experiment. It should be written in the past tense without the use of any personal pronouns. Following are parts that should be included in this formal report. NOTE: If the abstract is being prepared for a regional, state, or national science fair, it […]
Protein Synthesis
How Do Flies Eat?
Flies have a special mouth part called a proboscis. Much like the way the boy in the photo is using a straw, a fly uses its proboscis to drink liquids. Since flies do not have teeth, can they eat solid foods? Yes, and it really is gross, so get prepared: Flies vomit their stomach contents […]
Emperor Penguins
Penguin Activity Are your students as tall as an Emperor Penguin? Prepare a place to for kids to compare their height to that of an emperor penguin (males can be as much as 39 inches tall). If possible, have a picture or diagram of a penguin. Secure the pic/diagram to a wall with the penguins […]
Penguins
Penguin Facts: They adapt to various climates. They live in large groups called rookeries. They waddle when they walk. They communicate with each other through body language. They spend most of their lives in water. They are not afraid of people. Their have blubber, which helps to keep them warm. They leap out of water […]
Panda Bears
Panda Bears are considered special in China. Ancient emperors of China kept panda bears as pets. These pets were thought to have magic powers that could scare away evil spirits as well as natural disaster. Today, pandas are believed to be a symbol of peace and good fortune. Pandas only eat bamboo and can sleep […]
Saturated Solution
Question from Anthony & Glynnis How many Alkaseltzer tablets can dissolve in water? Facts to Consider: AlkaSeltzer + water produces water + salt + carbon dioxide gas The carbon dioxide gas escapes leaving the salt dissolved in the water, this is called a salt solution. Saturated Salt Solution = A solution made by adding salt […]
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