Quick. Name another female scientist.... Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark is a beautifully illustrated book of an amazing role model for our girls. The story takes us through Grace's childhood which is probably similar to our girls. She was curious, creative, adventurous, and loved to doodle! She had a fascination with math and became a trailblazing computer scientist. But ... Read More about Twizzler Code Necklace featuring Grace Hopper
A Sweet Skittles Science Valentine
I'll be honest, my mantra over the last few months has been keep it simple. So when I had left over Skittles from a science party, I decided I would figure out a way to make them class Valentines. Slap on this easy printable to some individually wrapped Skittles and you're done! The only challenge for the recipients of these Valentines will be not eating the Skittles before they get home to do ... Read More about A Sweet Skittles Science Valentine
Science Fair Project: Flood Control
The purpose of Allie's second grade science fair was to test different flood control methods and determine which one was most effective. As you know, last year Hurricane Harvey caused some areas in Texas to get 50+ inches of rain fall within 3 days. We have family and friends who are still rebuilding their ... Read More about Science Fair Project: Flood Control
Frozen Cup Rivalry
It has been an unusual winter season for us here in Texas. We have now officially had 3 Houston snow events and well, that's unheard of! I'm not so sure it doesn't have something to do with the incredible hurricane event we had here last summer. We decided to do a bit of science on this white stuff that we never see when school was closed. (Oh, it turns out that snow is actually not white... go ... Read More about Frozen Cup Rivalry
A Tiny Genie in a Bottle
It has been an unusually cold winter season as most of you know. I'm proud to say along with our snow from the "North Pole" that we have Texas snow with a (bit of mud and grass in it) in our freezer. I'll admit I struggled with science I could do with the kids when it was so cold outside because, well, we rarely see snow! But I always love turning to one of my favorite scientists Janice ... Read More about A Tiny Genie in a Bottle