December 30, 2023

Snowflake Symmetry: Creating Winter Wonders with DIY Science and Art Materials Needed: LED lights Batteries (with holders) Conductive playdough (recipe: flour, salt, water, cream of tartar) Craft materials (optional for decorating) Instructions: Prepare the Playdough:    – Mix flour, salt, water, and cream of tartar to create conductive playdough.    – Create a few small […]

Candy Cane Catapults: A Sweet Engineering Challenge Materials Needed: Craft sticks (popsicle sticks) Rubber bands Plastic spoons Candy canes Small objects to launch (e.g., mini marshmallows or small candies) Tape Scissors Instructions: Gather Materials: Collect all the materials needed for the catapult, ensuring you have enough craft sticks, rubber bands, plastic spoons, and candy canes

Snowflake Symmetry: Creating Winter Wonders with DIY Science and Art Materials Needed: White paper Scissors Craft supplies (glitter, markers, sequins, etc.) Optional: Foldable mirrors or reflective paper Instructions: Gather Materials: Collect white paper, scissors, and various craft supplies for decorating your snowflakes. If available, foldable mirrors or reflective paper can enhance the symmetry exploration. Fold

Santa Sleigh Science: A DIY Physics and Engineering Adventure Materials Needed: Construction paper (various colors) Craft sticks Glue Tape Scissors Small gifts or candies (as payload) Optional: Lightweight toy Santa figure Instructions: Gather Materials: Collect construction paper, craft sticks, glue, tape, and scissors. Ensure you have a variety of colors to make Santa’s sleigh festive.

Gingerbread House Geometry: A Tasty Exploration of Shapes and Structures Materials Needed: Gingerbread cookie pieces (pre-baked or ready-to-assemble kits) Royal icing Assorted candies and edible decorations Optional: Rulers or measuring tools Instructions: Prepare the Gingerbread Pieces: If not using a pre-assembled kit, bake or arrange gingerbread pieces into the shapes needed for the house: rectangles