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I am not kidding when I say these are the softest cookies (at least that I have ever had)! and super fun and easy to make.
I didn't use a spoon at all while prepping this batter- its much easier to just do it by hand and break up any lumps for optimal softness. Ask a parent for help with the oven, and share with the whole family! It's that time of year, hot cider, pumpkins, apples, CANDY, and my favorite: Jack-O-Lanterns! This year I I grew some remember when we read "Seeds Move!" by Robin Page and I showed you some of the seeds I started? I ended up with three lovely pumpkins for this Halloween! But I wanted a few more pumpkins, so I hope you enjoy this Jack-O-Lantern craft and make a few of your own too!
Rainy wednesday stemOn this very rainy Wednesday I got to thinking about the endless clouds in the sky and how they are formed. Clouds are formed when water vapor is warmed into liquid water droplets. These water droplets form on particles (think of something like dust) and they form the massive clouds that float above us every day!
Today we are going to repeat the cloud making process at home in a jar! To do this you will need the following materials… - Warm (but not boiling) water - A jar with a lid (a mason jar would be best) - Ice cubes - Aeresol Hairspray STEP ONE:
Now let's talk science! Read on to see how it works grow a rainbowChromatography is defined as the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution or suspension or as a vapor. This week we are going to use...
Capillary action is what causes the color to move through the paper towel and moves the molecules of the markers through the paper towel. Because the markers are alcohol based and not water based the color will not travel through the water. Happy Coloring! STEM WEEKEND: hydraulic liftSThis week we will be learning about the power of hydraulics! Hydraulics have been used in the Western New York area since 1882. Check out the Youtube video below and see how engineers used the power of Niagara Falls to light up millions of homes. You can even see hydraulics used in real time at our Kiddieland park! Our helicopter ride uses hydraulic lifts to get you off the ground and cruising the sky! In the late 1700s hydraulic power was engineered by British engineer Joseph Brama. Hydraulic systems use pressurized fluid to create power. Hydraulics are based off of Pascals principle which in short is that pressure exerted on a fluid is distributed equally throughout the fluid. This creates a mechanical energy which can create enough power to be able to move massive pieces of equipment.
To recreate this project at home it is totally possible you just need some materials... - Two syringes - Clear tubing/ piping - Water You can create your own hydraulic system by filling one syringe with water, connecting the piping to the tip of the syringe and then connecting a second syringe (not filled with water) to the other end. At home you can use this hydraulic system to do activities such as creating a hydraulic lift (kind of like a car jack) or you can even play with someone else and have a thumb war! Whose ever syringe is able to fully get rid of the water wins! We will be practicing with hydraulics in the children's gallery of the museum on Saturday, September 19th from 10am-3pm! We hope to see you there! |
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