Most of us have experience playing with and using magnets. But did you know all materials are magnetic to some degree? What we actually call a magnet, however, is a material that has a strong enough magnetic force for humans to feel. But what exactly is that force? Where does it come from? If youContinue reading “Fun Hands-On Activities for Teaching Kids About Magnetism”
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Chemistry for Kids: Hands-on Activities for Learning About the Chemical and Physical changes
Young chemists love to make things happen and what better way than through physical changes and chemical reactions! Let’s get started!
Chemistry for Kids: Hands-on Activities for Learning About Compounds, Polymers, and Crystals
Today we are going to learn about compounds! When different atoms join together they form a compound. Compounds can range from a simple molecule to more complex structures, such as polymers and crystals. Let’s investigate what some simple compounds look like.
Chemistry for Kids: Hands on Activities for Learning About Atoms and Molecules
As a homeschooling mom, I think hands on activities make learning science so much more interesting and fun. I also think they help children to understand science in a more concrete way. Things like atoms and molecules are pretty hard for a young child to comprehend without something tangible to relate to. In this post,Continue reading “Chemistry for Kids: Hands on Activities for Learning About Atoms and Molecules”