SCIENCE FOR SENIORS BLOG

How do fish breath in water?

Science for Seniors - FREE activity - How do fish breath in water? Last week was shark week so now it's time to focus on fish. To be a...

Shark Week - How do sharks float?

There are more than 350 types of sharks in the world. They range from a whale shark, up to 46 feet long, to a spinn ed pygmy shark...

Water Water everywhere - water displacement

It's been a very wet summer here on the east coast of the USA. Yesterday and predicted for today still more heavy rain. Here's a way to...

Does sunlight strike both sides of the moon?

FREE Science for Seniors Moon Activities - July 20th is this Saturday!!! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the greatest achievement in...

What are the phases of the Moon?

•What was the last human mission to the moon? Answer: Apollo 17 launched December 7, 1977. Eugene Cernan was the last man to walk on the...

How did NASA select the first manned moon landing site?

•How does a laser measure the distance between Earth and the Moon? Answer - During the Apollo missions (11, 14 and 15) the astronauts...

Stop using balloons!!

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Moon facts - Get Ready for July 20th!

•How old is the Moon? Answer: The Moon is about 4.5 billion years old. Scientists theorize the moon was formed when a large asteroid...

Soapy sailing

Today some outdoor fun to celebrate the arrival of summer on Friday. Gather residents on the patio and try this fun and educational...

Cool sip of lemonade

Summer is still 10 days away, but it's never too early for a nice cold drink on a hot day! This experiment will explain how to make...

I'm forever blowing bubbles

Warm spring weather calls for days on the patio and this is a way to have fun and learn something news. Experiment: Why are bubbles...

Moon shine explained

How does a laser measure the distance between Earth and the Moon? Answer - During the Apollo missions (11, 14 and 15) the astronauts...

How to 'feel' a Moonquake

Science for Seniors FREE Tuesday activity - Space theme for the upcoming Moon Landing 50th anniversary. Did you know the moon experiences...

Going for a Moon Walk

There is no place on Earth where you jump great heights like an astronaut walking on the moon, but you can do a version of the famous...

How oil and soap water pollution kills wildlife

Almost everyone has seen photos of wildlife trapped in oil spills. Here is an experiment to show the science of how oil and soap...

Flying Peep Show (How NOT to ride a seesaw)

Peeps, marshmallow treats made just for Easter can also be used to teach a physics lesson. We've all heard the expression: Give me a...

Easter Egg Rocket

Science for Seniors FREE Tuesday activity - Easter Egg Rockets. With less than a week until Easter, and lots of plastic eggs available...

Science of a Rope Swing

Spring is here and with warm weather comes the chance to enjoy the outdoors. Here is a fun experiment to do outdoors on your community...

Climbing a Salt Ladder to Rock Candy

Science for Seniors - FREE - Tuesday activity - Grow a salt vine! Salt is vital to all human life but too much salt is harmful to humans....

Seed Bomb Blooms for Earth Day

Science for Seniors FREE Tuesday activity - plan now for April's Earth Day by making seed bombs! I'll be speaking on this and many more...