Friday, October 27, 2017

5 Minute Science Lesson - Astronauts


1. Why do you think astronauts grow taller?

2. Do you think they stay that tall when they return to Earth?
(The answer is they don't. They shrink back to their original height.)

3. Do you think growing taller is a good thing in space, or a bad thing? Why?


Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Line Rider - Mountain King


This video (link here) is one of the most entertaining videos I've seen in a long time. Children of all ages will enjoy this rendition of Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King.

Friday, October 20, 2017

5 Minute Science Lesson - Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons


1. What word do we use where we live?

2. Why do you think they're called something different in other parts of the world?

Friday, October 13, 2017

5 Minute Science Lesson - Moonquakes


1. What do you think causes moonquakes?

2. Are moonquakes as dangerous on the moon as earthquakes are on Earth? Why or why not? 

3. How do you think moonquakes were discovered?


Friday, October 6, 2017

5 Minute Science Lesson - Satellites


1. What is a satellite?

2. What is solar energy? Where does it come from?

3. Can you name something else that uses solar energy?
(Hint: Many school districts speed limit signs and crosswalk signs are powered by solar energy.)