Christmas tree absorptionFREE Science for Seniors Tuesday activity - How do live Christmas trees still absorb water after being cut down? Materials: Fresh...
Dancing Paper DollsMaterials: 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 actionExperiments: How do cells exchange liquids? Materials: Ice tea glass, teaspoon of salt, warm water, parchment paper, rubber ban, plate...
Houseplants in ActionAs 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 presentationsI am so very excited to share the reviews from my three presentations at the Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals 2019...
Fire from IceFire 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 sunThanksgiving 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 ScienceEveryone 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 invisibleFREE Science for Seniors activity - Making the invisible visible! Halloween is almost here. Many of our superstitions come from a time...
Bubble Gum and Soda FunFREE 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 SciencePresident’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 EdgeHave you ever wondered how a knife cuts? Here is a fun experiment for you and your residents. Materials: Empty cardboard food box,...
September summer activitiesIt'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 worksEver 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 LightsThe 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 sourcePreparing food is a very popular activity in care communities. Surprise your residents with this experiment to make water boil AFTER...