Yucky Science

Yucky Science!

I recently taught a one-day, three-hour camp on yucky science. We all had tons of fun learning about Science in a fun and yucky way.

Check out these photos/links to see how you can bring the fun home...

Oobleck! Tons of fun for kids of all ages.

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryhowtoguide/ht/makegoo.htm

Shrunked Apple Heads! These would be especially great for Halloween.

http://www.craftbits.com/project/halloween-shrunken-apple-heads

Tie-Dye Fish! I love the Angry Birds theme from this camper.

http://www.jugglingwithkids.com/2011/09/rainbow-fish-tie-dye.html

Germs! Learn how soap fights germs using pepper and dish soap.

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistrymagic/a/peppertrick.htm

Be sure to check out these Yucky Websites as well:

Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection:

http://www.kidwings.com/index.htm

The Yuckies Site on the Internet. Be sure to check out the 'Gross & Cool Body' Section:

http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/

Create Your Own Virtual Rollercoaster. Not Yucky but Tons of Fun:

http://www.questacon.edu.au/indepth/maketracks/maketracks.html

Enjoy!