Fun with Science Friday: Naked Eggs & Flying Potatoes

When it comes to making science fun, there is no doubt Steve Spangler is the perfect guy for the job. His latest book, Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes, is filled with easy and inexpensive science experiments guaranteed to amaze and entertain while you learn about the secrets of science behind the reactions. And the best part is you can do these experiments without complicated lab equipment or impossible-to-find chemicals! Most of the items needed will be readily available in your household.

Article by: Alisha K. Ard

Visual Frequency - Fun with Science Friday

Ok, we are giving you fair warning - you will want to turn the sound DOWN for this one! Watch the incredible patterns and shapes created by the vibrations of the frequencies in the sound waves at varying pitches. Interesting to note that they get more complex as the pitch increases.

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Fun with Science Friday - Build Your Own Wind Turbine! (on a small scale)

Whether you are looking to teach about alternative energy sources, searching for a gift for a science-loving kid (recommended for ages 8+), or you just like the idea of building your own wind turbine (there was no upper limit in the age group, after all) - this looks like a lot of fun!

Product description from the Thames & Kosmos website:

"Build wind-powered generators to energize your electric vehicles and charge your rechargeable batteries! The wind spins the turbine, which turns an electric generator, which in turn charges your rechargeable AA batteries (not included). You can then use those wind-charged batteries to power the model vehicles you build. The six models include a glider, sail car, jet car, tractor, racecar, and tricycle."

Wind Power 2.0 kits are available to purchase online (with FREE shipping) through Amazon.com. To locate a local place to pick up one of these great science kits click here. And here is a link for more great alternative energy and environmental science kits (you know, in case you prefer solar or hydropower to wind).

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Friday Fun with Science - Boo Bubbles

Fridays are hereby officially declared "Fun with Science" days at the Get Geekt blog! Each Friday we will post a link to an article or video that features a product we think is too awesome not to share with you.

This week, we are introducing you to Boo Bubbles - bubbles filled with dry ice smoke.



Whether you want to give a demonstration and show off your knowledge of gasses and surface tension, or if you just want to bounce the bubbles around while wearing cotton gloves, Boo Bubbles are guaranteed to entertain people of all ages. To get your own Boo Bubble Generator, click here.

Article by: Alisha K. Ard