SCIENCE FOR SENIORS BLOG

FREE Science for Seniors Tuesday activity - How do live Christmas trees still absorb water after being cut down? Materials: Fresh...

Materials: Tissue paper, scissors, pane of glass, metal dinner plate, two hardback books of the same size and a wool cloth. Process: Cut...

Experiments: How do cells exchange liquids? Materials: Ice tea glass, teaspoon of salt, warm water, parchment paper, rubber ban, plate...

As winter draws near and plants move indoors to avoid frost, here is a way to demonstrate how plants generate oxygen! Materials: Glass...

I am so very excited to share the reviews from my three presentations at the Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals 2019...

Fire from Ice. As the arctic cold blast hits most of the U.S. today here is a way to make fire from ice anywhere. Materials: Water,...

Thanksgiving is coming so here is a potato experiment! Materials: fresh potato with eyes starting to grow, potting soil, small clay pot,...

In 1958, Hollywood drew on public fears and science to create the movie, The Blob, a creature from outer space that lands near Valley...

Everyone loves a good magic show and the season calls for magical potions. Here is a fun easy experiment to show 'magic' is based on...

FREE Science for Seniors activity - Making the invisible visible! Halloween is almost here. Many of our superstitions come from a time...

FREE Science for Seniors activity - "Tiny bubbles...." I'm sure your residents can sing the rest of this very popular song from the...

President’s Day – A Penny for Your Commander in Chief It’s part of our everyday expressions, “A penny for your thoughts”. It’s commonly...

***I'm at the Iowa Health Care Association today presenting Science for Seniors session and a Music and Memories session. On Thursday...

Have you ever wondered how a knife cuts? Here is a fun experiment for you and your residents. Materials: Empty cardboard food box,...

It's still summer until September 22 - boo to all those rushing out the pumpkin decorations!!! While enjoying the season with a nice...

Ever wonder how soap cleans your hands? Here is a fun way to learn the process! Materials: hotel sized bar of soap; sugar cube; 2 bowls...

The Northern Lights also called Polar Lights are bright colored lights that dance across the night sky almost like curtains fluttering in...

Materials – Two hummingbird feeders, white paint, sugar water - made of one cup sugar and four cups water, heated and cooled, one per...

Great outdoor fun experiment with residents while enjoying the taste of a summer fruit salad! Materials: Kiwi, apple, knife, sponge and...

Preparing food is a very popular activity in care communities. Surprise your residents with this experiment to make water boil AFTER...