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Rainy day blues? Summertime slump? Cabin fever?

Don’t worry… we’ve got you covered!

Adventure Science Center is proud to offer DIY Science lessons and experiments the whole family can enjoy! Each lesson provides instruction, a materials list, and ideas for activities to get hands-on with science, including sample questions to get those gears turning. Check back for more lessons!

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7/17/18

OIL SPILL CLEAN UP by Olivia Poindexter, Early Childhood Intern

Have you ever helped your parents clean up a spill at home? Our oceans can sometimes have spills too, but, unlike a splash of milk or a puddle of soda pop, these spills can cause some real problems. As our cities grow and more people get cars to drive around, we need more fuel for power and this fuel can come from an "off-shore" oil rig. These rigs are engineered with extreme care, but accidents happen, causing oil to spill into the ocean, threatening the animals... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 7/17/18
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7/12/18

SALTY SINK OR FLOAT by Christopher Earnhardt, Science Educator

If you’ve ever gotten an accidental mouthful of ocean water, you know that our flippered friends live in some pretty salty stuff! Scientists call the measurement of how much salt is dissolved into a given volume of water its salinity . Very salty bodies of water, like the ocean, have a  high salinity while lakes, rivers and streams have extremely low  to zero salinity. But just what is the difference between the super-salty oceans and the not-so-salty lakes and rivers? What... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 7/12/18
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7/10/18

MAKE YOUR OWN OCEAN CURRENT by Olivia Poindexter, Early Childhood Intern

When we want to get somewhere quickly, we drive on a highway so we can go faster for longer stretches of time. Sometimes, ocean animals like sea turtles need to get somewhere fast too, but how? They use swift ocean currents to move around the waterways as quickly as possible for necessary migrations. This experiment will help you explore just what an ocean current  is, how they form, and how they move through the different oceans as you create your very own ocean current! ... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 7/10/18
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7/3/18

ROCKETS RED GLARE by Bethany Caldwell, Science Educator

3... 2... 1... BLAST OFF! "By the rockets' red glare..." is a famous verse and favorite of ours from our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." What better way to celebrate this awesome song and our nation's birthday than with your own little rocket scientist? Learn about propulsion together as you try out this fun and simple DIY experiment at home!  Materials Two Chairs String Straw (plastic or reusable) Tape Red Balloon ... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 7/3/18
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7/3/18

UNDER PRESSURE by Erin Castellano, Science Educator

Did you know that the air around Nashville weighs about 30 lbs per square inch? That's twice as heavy as the air is at sea level (14.7 lbs per square inch)! Scientists call this weight  pressure . You can't feel this pressure, though, because our bodies are used to feeling that weight all the time. When you swim, water also pushes on you from all directions, and that pressure increases the deeper you go. Here is a fun experiment you can do at home to see what happens to water and... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 7/3/18
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6/27/18

REACH FOR THE STARS SLIME by Erin Castellano, Science Educator

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, we here at the Adventure Science Center are looking at science experiments that can help bring some star-spangled science into your home! This special DIY science activity will have you "reaching for the stars" as you learn more about different molecular structures in our world. You've seen TONS of slime recipes and videos online, but what exactly IS slime? Recommeded for scientists aged 5+, this experiment explores the unique... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 6/27/18
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6/18/18

ALKA-SELTZER ROCKET by Anna Goolsby, Marketing Assistant

When Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"  in 1812, he mentions “the rocket’s red glare,” but what rockets were he talking about? Over 200 years ago, Francis witnessed the British fleet launching rockets over Baltimore Harbor during the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. When he saw our tattered flag being raised over Fort McHenry after our unlikely win, he was inspired to pen this song that we still sing today! Create your own... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 6/18/18
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6/15/18

Red, White & BOOM Sensory Bottle by Anna Goolsby, Marketing Assistant

Since our nation’s flag was designed and adopted in 1777, the colors red, white and blue have always held a special place in each American’s heart. Celebrate these three patriotic colors and learn more about the science of density with a Red, White & BOOM Sensory Bottle! Activity Source Materials Recycled plastic bottle with cap Tray with dividers Red, white and blue items to put in your bottle (buttons, straws, pipe cleaners, etc.) Glitter Water Food... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 6/15/18
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6/2/18

BUTTERFLY FEEDER by Bethany Caldwell, Science Educator

What’s the buzz? Spring is here, and that means all the wildlife is a flutter. What better way to celebrate this impressive season than by making a butterfly feeder. With simple items found around the house, you can make a one of a kind butterfly feeder and become the hero of your backyard. Materials Plastic Cup Scissors A Piece of String Cotton Ball A Plastic Bag (A colorful one works best!) Sugar Water Activity Using your scissors, carefully... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 6/2/18
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6/2/18

BUBBLE FIREWORKS by Erin Castellano, Science Educator

When you think of the 4th of July, what is the first thing you think of? America? Freedom? Most people think about those bright colorful explosions in the sky... fireworks! Fireworks have been a staple in our yearly celebration of America the Beautiful since the year after we declared independence from British rule in 1776. These spectacular, glittering explosions light up the night sky and remind us how special our country really is. There's no doubt about it, fireworks are fun, but... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 6/2/18
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4/16/18

CLOUD VIEWER by Bethany Caldwell, Science Educator

As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers!" But, where do the oh-so-important showers come from? Clouds, of course! There are so many types of clouds - puffy, white clouds, whispy clouds and, of course, dark, gloomy clouds. Learning all about clouds and their different roles is a fun way to celebrate and love the Earth on Earth Day !  Clouds are given different names based on their shape and their height in the sky. The diagram to the right labels... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 4/16/18
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3/30/18

CARAMEL CHEMISTRY by Anna Goolsby, Marketing Assistant

Caramel is a tasty treat that has delighted kids and adults alike for over 1,000 years! It was first developed in 950 A.D by ancient Arabic people who originally used it for their hair. Talk about a sticky situation! Now, you can find it everywhere from individually wrapped morsels to Nashville's own Goo Goo Cluster . How exactly do you make caramel? Turns out, it's all in the chemistry! This easy and fun DIY activity helps you follow each chemical reaction as you cook up your own... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 3/30/18
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3/13/18

GREAT CHAIN OF PI by Science Educators

Mmmm... pie! Wait, no, we're talking about mathematic's favorite irrational constant, pi! This infinite number (3.14159265...) is an extremely important tool used to calculate everything from a circle's diameter to how the world works with quantum mechanics. Explore the infinite *magic* of this special number with this fun and crafty DIY activity! Materials: Construction Paper (various colors) Scissors or Paper Cutter (Make sure an adult is present!) Stapler... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 3/13/18
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2/13/18

BUILD YOUR OWN PADDLE BOAT by Anna Goolsby, Marketing Assistant

Full STEAM ahead! Add some splishy-splashy playtime to your learning with this fun and simple DIY engineering activity. Learn now to design and build your very own paddle boat just like an engineer using objects and tools found around your home. This is a great project to do either outside in an inflatable pool or inside in your bathtub! No matter the weather, you can have fun making waves and learning more about engineering! Want to experience more engineering fun? Join us the week of... Read More
Posted by Anna Leigh Goolsby at 2/13/18
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