Summer STEM

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Summer is a wonderful time for parents and children to explore the world of STEM at home. What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and these projects below are a bit mad science and a lot of fun. Let us know if you make any of these at home!

Bubbles:

Who doesn’t love bubbles? We love them at Grundy Library and they are a terrific home experiment to try. You can use normal household items to create bubble wands and a few basic baking ingredients to have a bubble experiment party at home.

Bubble recipes used at Grundy Library’s July STEM Saturday program.

Oobleck

What is Oobleck? It is a non-Newtonian fluid that boggles the mind and makes life a little more enjoyable. There are many types of fluids that fall under non-Newtonian, but this one is highly entertaining for those that like getting their hands a little messy.

What to learn more? https://www.instructables.com/Oobleck/

Made during STEM Saturday in May 2024.

Tornado in a Bottle

This sensory project shows how opposing forces can create a whirlpool/tornado effect that children love. Add a little food coloring and glitter and you have a sensory bottle. For this project you need:

  • 2 empty bottles (20 oz or 2 liter)
  • Washer
  • Saran wrap
  • Duct Tape
  • Optional: Food Coloring and/or glitter
  • Or a PVC connector (something like this https://a.co/d/arQwqXV)

What more detailed instructions? Here you go: https://sciencing.com/make-hurricane-science-project-5373251.html

Prototype at July’s Family STEM Night 2024.