We hold the key to unlock all those Thanksgiving myths…the turKEY that is! We’ve done our research, we’ve examined the bird, and we’ve collected some gobblin’ good data! From the turkey gobble to turkey speeds, we’ve covered it all! Now ask yourself… how much do you really know about our favorite Thanksgiving bird?
Could you [...]
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While the entire family looks forward to celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday and eating delicious food, there is one thing that most people do not look forward to: the long car drive to and from a relative’s home! Boredom is really [...]
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It’s certainly Thanksgiving when the family is cooking, the game is on, and the kids are scrambling around. Why not reel in the children and have them help you make dinner with this entertaining science experiment!
Make Your Own Butter
All you need is:
½ pint of heavy cream
1 clean pint jar or other similarly-sized container [...]
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Now that FutureLand has been introduced into the JumpStart world, celebrate with your child by taking on this fun science experiment displaying the physical integrity of eggs. Trust us; it’s out of this world!
Unearthly Eggs
What You’ll Need:
Four eggs
Transparent tape
Scissors
Telephone books or other gargantuan books
Sharpies or markers
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Owning your very own Hovercraft does not have to be a dream for the future. With a few simple items, you and your child can make one right now!
Hovercraft
What you will need:
A Styrofoam plate or bowl
Pen
Balloon
Tape
Decorations for your Hovercraft
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It’s time to put your brain to the test! These tricky puzzles are designed to get those brain cells working. See how many you and your child can decipher together. Then check back tomorrow to see the answers.
Good luck brainiacs!
(tip: click on each puzzle to enlarge it if you’d like a closer look…)
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Have you ever seen something floating in mid-air that wasn’t supposed to be there? Perhaps it was a friendly neighborhood ghost letting you know of its presence? Or perhaps it was the result of a magnetic field!
A magnetic field is the area of influence a magnet has over metals. A magnetic field covers the whole [...]
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Here’s a fun Halloween activity to help your child gain grammar and reading comprehension skills, while seeing the hilarious effects of putting words together that may not necessarily match!
To get started, print out the story template here. Then, ask your child to provide each of the word types you see in white (adjectives, nouns, etc), [...]
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With this magical science experiment, you’ll impress your kids as you make ice cubes dangle from a piece of string! Such a feat is sure to conjure up some serious questions about science, salt, and magic from your audience! Don’t worry though, we’ll explain the reaction in the cup so you can handle the inquisitive, [...]
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Halloween is quickly approaching! Ghosts, spirits, and ghouls are leaving their haunted mansions and coming out to party! Here is an eerie experiment that will scare the socks off your friends. The ghost of static electricity will help you!
Floating Spooks
What you will need:
Balloon
Wool sweater, or hair
Scissors
Coffee filter
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