Science Invitations Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/science-invitation-saturday/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:00:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Science Invitations Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/science-invitation-saturday/ 32 32 Science for Kids: Dissect a Bean Seed (with free printable recording sheet) https://buggyandbuddy.com/dissect-a-bean-seed-science-invitation-saturday/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/dissect-a-bean-seed-science-invitation-saturday/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:20:52 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=4763 One of our favorite science activities for kids during the spring season is dissecting a bean seed! It’s an easy science experiment to setup and is always lots of fun! This post includes a free printable recording sheet. NGSS: Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.C Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!     As we observe all...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/dissect-a-bean-seed-science-invitation-saturday/feed/ 33 Science for Kids: Making Rainbow Reflections https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-making-rainbow-reflections/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-making-rainbow-reflections/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:35:39 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=5206 Here’s a fun science experiment for kids all about rainbows! Have fun making rainbow reflections and exploring all the colors and designs that are created! Are you following our Science for Kids Pinterest board?   It’s time for some more fun science for kids!  Last week we experimented with plant pigments. This week are going to experiment...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-making-rainbow-reflections/feed/ 36 Science for Kids: Exploring the Surface Tension of Water with Paperclips https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-experiment-paperclips-in-water-science-invitation-saturday/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-experiment-paperclips-in-water-science-invitation-saturday/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:50:51 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=4272 Science for kids is one of our favorite topics, and this science activity is a fun one! Kids will have fun predicting how many paperclips they can fit in a full glass of water, and actually trying it out for themselves. This science experiment exploring the surface tension of water always seems to surprise the kids!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-experiment-paperclips-in-water-science-invitation-saturday/feed/ 25 Science for Kids: Chemical Reactions Using Baking Soda and Vinegar https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-chemical-reactions-using-baking-soda-and-vinegar/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-chemical-reactions-using-baking-soda-and-vinegar/#comments Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:15:12 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=6644 In this science activity, children will explore chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!   Kids always love experimenting with baking soda and vinegar. We decided to add food coloring to the ingredient list to prompt even more discoveries! (This post contains affiliate links.)   Exploring Chemical Reactions with Baking...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-chemical-reactions-using-baking-soda-and-vinegar/feed/ 16 Exploring Fingerprints (Science for Kids) https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-fingerprints-science-for-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-fingerprints-science-for-kids/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 23:16:23 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=5573 Welcome to another Science Invitation Saturday where we explore science for kids! Last week we played with bubbles and even made our own bubble wand and bubble solution. This week are going to explore fingerprints!   Materials: ink pad paper magnifying glass (optional) fingerprint record sheet    Procedure: Everyone’s fingerprints are different. Let’s see what your fingerprints look...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-fingerprints-science-for-kids/feed/ 15 Bubble Science (Plus~ Make Your Own Bubble Solution and Bubble Blower) https://buggyandbuddy.com/bubble-science-plus-make-your-own-bubble-solution-and-bubble-blower/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/bubble-science-plus-make-your-own-bubble-solution-and-bubble-blower/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 23:41:06 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=5515 Welcome to another Science Invitation Saturday where we explore science for kids! Last week we made reflecting rainbows using a CD and flashlight. This week are going to experiment with bubbles! Materials: bubble solution (recipe below if making your own) large container to hold bubble solution shallow dish or cookie sheet 2 straws 1 piece of string (about...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/bubble-science-plus-make-your-own-bubble-solution-and-bubble-blower/feed/ 30 Spring Banners from Leaf & Flower Pounding https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-banners-from-leaf-flower-pounding-science-invitation-saturday/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-banners-from-leaf-flower-pounding-science-invitation-saturday/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 22:38:45 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=5147 Create banners with natural materials while also exploring plant pigments- such a fun way to combine art and science! Kids will create all kinds of designs using leaf and flower pounding, and turn their creations into something they can hang up right at home.   For this week’s science activity we are going to learn...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/spring-banners-from-leaf-flower-pounding-science-invitation-saturday/feed/ 37 Science for Kids: Exploring Sound with a Hanger and String https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-sound-with-a-hanger-science-invitation-saturday/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-sound-with-a-hanger-science-invitation-saturday/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:19:25 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=4904 Here’s a fun science activity for kids using common household items. Grab some string and a hanger and explore sound! *This science activity correlates with Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) 1-PS4-1. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!       Exploring Sound with a Hanger and String Explore the science of sound with a just...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-sound-with-a-hanger-science-invitation-saturday/feed/ 18 Egg Drop Challenge and Free Planning Printable https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-drop-challenge-and-free-planning-printable-science-invitation-saturday/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-drop-challenge-and-free-planning-printable-science-invitation-saturday/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:06:47 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=4642 The egg drop challenge is one of my favorite science activities for kids! I love all the critical thinking involved in this science activity, but my favorite part is the excitement kids feel when taking part! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board!   Be sure to check out our other egg drop challenges for...

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