- © Casey and The Exploration Station, 2008-2010. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Casey and The Exploration Station with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
-
Join 61 other subscribers
Blog Stats
- 381,340 hits
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Pages
Archives
Category Archives: Chemistry
Popcorn Rock
I decided it was time to stop neglecting my science blog. I’m hoping to post more regularly. For now, I have a few older things I’ve done with my girls to share, and some new project ideas in the works. … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Geology
Leave a comment
Green Fire
Green Fire Safety Information Adult supervision needed Boric acid is a relatively safe household chemical. After burning, it’s okay to wash it down the drain. This is an outdoor project. There isn’t a lot of smoke produced, nor is it … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry
Leave a comment
Eggsciting Experiment
Q. How do you remove an eggshell without cracking the shell? A. You can dissolve the shell with vinegar We modified the Naked Eggs experiment from the Science of Eggs at The Accidental Scientist Materials white vinegar an egg a … Continue reading
The periodic table in pictures for kids free printable
I just found this really awesome color periodic table of elements for kids printable from Elements.wlonk.com and had to share it. You can print it for free. I printed it out on cardstock and placed it in a sheet protector. … Continue reading
Growing crystals – final
Just had to share our final photos of our sugar crystal growing experiment we started four days ago. I was really impressed with how the crystals were formed. I have to admit I wasn’t quite certain if we’d get it … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry
2 Comments
Forensic Chemistry – identify the mystery substance.
I saw this really cool Whodunit? experiment on Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman on PBS kids a while back. I’ve been dying to do it ever since and I finally got around to doing it with the kids. We made a … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Forensic Science
Leave a comment
Fireworks chemistry.
Last night, on July 4th, we were watching the fireworks our neighbors were setting off. Living where we do, it’s pretty easy to get some pretty good fireworks. We have a few neighbors that make quite an investment in them, … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry
2 Comments
Growing crystals – sugar
We tried this crystal growing experiment from About.com but modified it slightly for our purposes. Materials: 1/2 cup water 1 cup table sugar (sucrose. Note: we were out of regular granulated sugar and ended up using a baker’s sugar which … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry
2 Comments
Coffee Filter Chromatography
What colors are your markers really made of? You can use paper chromatography to find out. Paper chromatography is a technique for separating and identifying mixtures that is colored, especially pigments. Materials: Colored water based markers – include brown and … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry
Leave a comment
Natural enzymes – another gelatin experiment.
Inspired by At Home Science, we copied their Enzymes and Gelatin experiment last night. This experiment is best set up before a meal or snack, so that you can discuss the process of digestion while you eat as you are … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Gelatin
4 Comments
The Exploration Station 