Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight: Mixing Up Some Science Fun

By Amy Cowen on March 7, 2013 8:45 AM
Weekly science activity spotlight / Colloids and Mixtures / family science
Are you looking for a school science project topic or a hands-on science activity to do on the weekend or with your family? Science Buddies' science projects come in all sizes!


In this week's spotlight: a hands-on kitchen science investigation. What happens when you mix sand and water and how does the resulting mixture compare to a mixture of cornstarch and water? Learn more about mixtures, solutions, and colloids in this pair of fun, tactile science projects:


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