Ever heard of a “Non Newtonian Fluid?” What about OOBLECK? Get messy with Miss Laura today as she mixes cornstarch and water to create some awesome slime. Check out what happens as you move your hand slowly through the mixture. Then, what happens when you move your hand quickly through it?
Put on your engineering hats, it’s time to get inventive! Can you create an umbrella for a toy using materials found around your house? Remember, in STEAM activities, there is never just ONE right answer!
Have you ever see walking water?! Grab some food colouring, water, glasses, and paper towels and join Miss Laura as we discover some colourful capillary action! If you want more experiment inspiration, check out The STEM Laboratory!
Prepare for some fruity fun! Do apples float or sink? You might be able to guess the answer because we’re going to turn this delicious snack into a boat! Join Miss Laura for a fruity and fun STEAM activity!
Play with light and shadow as you make a work of art with your toys in the sunshine! Materials Need: Paper Writing Utensils Toys Sunshine (or another light source)
Check out the awesome Escape Games created by participants in this summer’s Virtual Library Lockdown: Create & Crack the Code program! You’ll have just 20 minutes to complete each challenge – good luck! Minecraft Island: Creepers, Portals, Puzzles, and more! Will you survive and manage to escape this dangerous Island? Camping Craziness: Oh No! A… Continue Reading Can You Crack The Code?
Here’s a fun activity you can do after a walk in the forest! Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can use whatever sticks, flowers, bark, or leaves you can find to create a beautiful work of art.
Calling all spies and special agents! Learn to write a secret message and watch it be revealed. For this simple experiment all you need is lemon juice and a hair dryer!
Clear out the sandbox because it’s time to make cloud dough! This super simple mixture creates the softest sensory play of all time! But you’ll want a big bin to play in! This recipe is definitely messy!
You’ve made a paper airplane…but have you ever made a paper hovercraft? Let’s explore air pressure with this fun experiment! Try it yourself and share a video with Miss Sarah at spoland@innisfilidealab.ca!