Comments on: The perfect experiment for kids: easy, cheap, and messy! http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/ Science at home from a science geek. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:15:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The HomelyScientist » Make an air rocket at home … we are a go for launch! http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/comment-page-1/#comment-72 The HomelyScientist » Make an air rocket at home … we are a go for launch! Mon, 01 May 2006 21:00:25 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/#comment-72 [...] While checking out Steve Spangler’s blog while reading up on the Mentos-pop geyser post, I saw that one of his fun things to do is to make simple rockets with school classes.  The instructions are in this PDF file (PVC Rocket Launchers), and while this isn’t a "just whip these up in a second" kind of experiment, they look fun.  I think a trip to the hardware store might be in order soon.  Looks like the toughest part is making the launcher, but that’s a one-time thing.  The rockets seem easy enough that kids can make them.  Sounds like summer fun to me! [...] [...] While checking out Steve Spangler’s blog while reading up on the Mentos-pop geyser post, I saw that one of his fun things to do is to make simple rockets with school classes.  The instructions are in this PDF file (PVC Rocket Launchers), and while this isn’t a "just whip these up in a second" kind of experiment, they look fun.  I think a trip to the hardware store might be in order soon.  Looks like the toughest part is making the launcher, but that’s a one-time thing.  The rockets seem easy enough that kids can make them.  Sounds like summer fun to me! [...]

]]> By: Bald Man Blogging http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Bald Man Blogging Mon, 01 May 2006 18:58:42 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/#comment-71 <strong>Summer Science Fun...</strong> http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/trackback/I think I've found the perfect way to kill a warm afternoon with the kids. Follow it up with a run thru the sprinkler, and I bet Samantha will be ... Summer Science Fun…

http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/trackback/I think I’ve found the perfect way to kill a warm afternoon with the kids. Follow it up with a run thru the sprinkler, and I bet Samantha will be …

]]> By: Tris Hussey http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Tris Hussey Mon, 01 May 2006 18:53:02 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/#comment-70 Sweet! (hee hee) Sweet! (hee hee)

]]> By: Bald Man http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Bald Man Mon, 01 May 2006 18:46:31 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/#comment-69 Deb, Sam's Club sells Mentos by the box, so you can get enough to eat and explode. Deb,
Sam’s Club sells Mentos by the box, so you can get enough to eat and explode.

]]> By: Deb L http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Deb L Mon, 01 May 2006 16:15:06 +0000 http://www.homelyscientist.com/2006/05/01/the-perfect-experiment-for-kids-easy-cheap-and-messy/#comment-68 I'd be looking for a great sale on the Mentos too- preferably a flavor I don't like. Wait, there is no Mento flavor I don't like. Eating Mentos? Or erupting Geyser? decisions, decisions... I’d be looking for a great sale on the Mentos too- preferably a flavor I don’t like. Wait, there is no Mento flavor I don’t like. Eating Mentos? Or erupting Geyser? decisions, decisions…

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