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Nov 27, 2024 · This challenge focuses on the basic concepts of stability and load-bearing structures, using toothpicks to hold the igloo together. Kids will learn how creating a solid base will add stability and distribute weight evenly, making the structure more stable.

May 12, 2024 · Fishing Game. Many years ago when I attended the Penny Carnival at my school I vividly remember playing a fishing game. In our game we had magnets on the end of the fishing line and metallic items in a play pool that we had to “fish for”.

Aug 2, 2023 · Pro Tip: If you are having difficult keeping the elastics in place at the end of the V you can put a small notch on either side of the popsicle sticks, or glue on a small button (see craft stick launchers for a similar application). This creates a little ledge for the rubber band to sit on so it doesn’t slide off.

Nov 18, 2024 · Show the kids the first three steps: 1. Fold the card in half – lengthwise. 2. Make 2 cuts on the folded edge about a quarter inch from the outside and almost all the way through.

Oct 28, 2024 · Your Thaumatrope is now ready! How To Use a Thaumatrope. Hold the elastics or string on either side and wind the thaumatrope up by turning it. Hold it out at eye level keeping it steady with your thumb and forefinger, holding all that energy in place, then simply let go and watch the magic unfold!

Jun 23, 2024 · Electricity is a vital and key part of our daily lives. It is all around us, everywhere we go, transforming everything we do. So it is important that kids are given a solid foundation in electrical engineering projects.

Jan 13, 2024 · Environmental Sciences was my original degree program when I first enrolled in University. I had always been passionate about wildlife management and conservation in particular, and it was my dream to work on protecting Canadian wildlife and their habitats as an environmental scientist.

Nov 3, 2024 · PRO TIPS! There must be no air bubbles in the syringes & tubing. If there are any air bubbles, remove the tube from one of the syringes and push some of the water out of the syringe and tube; place the end of the tube back into the glass and refill the syringe to the 30cc/ml mark and reattach to the other syringe.

Jul 14, 2024 · Oobleck. This simple project can provide so many hours of memories and fun for campers. Whether you make small batches of Oobleck for messy sensory play, or go big and make a pool sized batch for kids to really go crazy with, Oobleck is the non-Newtonian Fluid that every camper needs to explore.