Brian Clark
@brianmclark47
Writing a new chapter every day, examining the science behind it all, and trying to be more social in my studies of life.
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02-08-2014 00:04:12
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First storm of the season (and the equinox isn’t until next Tuesday) with the biggest hail we’ve seen in many moons in Bonner Springs! NWS Kansas City Fox 4 Weather KC
Legend has it that an alchemist claimed to be able to turn a steel sword into something else, maybe even gold! These #204BravesPride scientists from DRE are trying to figure that out, with the help of this Mystery Science activity.
Another great Mystery Science activity: how can you test for the presence of an acid? At #204BravesPride DRE, fifth-graders can use baking powder, or baking soda, or a “ purple liquid” to test for acids. Good scientists also record their observations for further analysis.
What does it take to make “goo”? These DRE scientists are trying to figure that out with this Mystery Science activity that shows how materials react to create new materials. Not sure how that works? Ask the gargoyles. #204BravesPride
We know mixing baking soda and vinegar makes bubbles in its reaction. But can you “capture” that chaos? You can with modern means, as these #204BravesPride scientists at DRE are finding out thanks to this Mystery Science activity. Look what happens in those plastic baggies!
We all know the ocean is salty, but we don’t get many chances to experience the ocean in Kansas. But these #204BravesPride scientists from DRE made a model of a Mystery Science “tiny ocean” to bring the wonders of the oceans to the Plains.
With warm weather comes the increased risk of algae blooms in lakes and oceans. One of the newest activities from Mystery Science involves fifth-graders playing a game to simulate how a town could prevent and reverse algae growth in its lakes and ponds. #204BravesPride