This week’s challenge shouldn’t be a challenge at all – try exploring different ways of making music! First up is an easy-to-make straw pan flute. Supplies: 6-8 straws Sticky tape Washi tape (optional) Scissors Straw Pan Flute Instructions: Cut your straws by twos into different lengths. Cut out a long piece of tape and lay …
Catapults have been around since the ancient Greeks and Romans started using them to hurl things at their enemies. Probably, sometimes at each other. But, to be specific, the Greek Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse, invented the catapult about 400 BCE. Your challenge this week if you choose to accept it – make a catapult …
Your challenge this week is to make a mixed media collage (and earn that Art Badge for Summer Reading)! A collage is a great way to get creative because you can pretty much do whatever you want using supplies you can find around your house. Share a picture of your finished collage on social media …
Your challenge this week if you choose to accept it – make a sundial! Sundials are one of the oldest forms of technology in the world! It’s the first time-keeping device ever created. They are believed to have first been used over 3500 years ago in Egypt. If you would like to learn more about the history of the sundial …
Baking uses chemistry to make delicious treats to eat and share. This week’s challenge is to experiment with the reactions of a base and an acid in order to make fluffy pancakes. Supplies: Stove, skillet, and spatula Bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, spoon, and fork Ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, milk, eggs, and …