SCIENCE FOR SENIORS BLOG

Christmas tree absorption

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

Dancing Paper Dolls

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

Observe cells in action

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

Houseplants in Action

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

Evaluations and reviews from MassCAP presentations

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

Fire from Ice

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,...

Potatoes follow the sun

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

The BLOB

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

Halloween Magic Caused by Science

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...

Brewing up the invisible

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

Bubble Gum and Soda Fun

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 Science

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...

Nailing the Strongman Science

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

The Cutting Edge

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

September summer activities

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

Cleaning up - how soap works

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...

What are the Northern Lights

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

National Hummingbird Day

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

Why does fruit brown in the sun?

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

Boiling water without a heat source

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