How To Make a Model Spine: Anatomy STEM for Kids.

My kids are fascinated with their own bodies. And with good reason. When you get into how our bodies function it really is fascinating.

This makes learning about the human body a really effective way to get kids interested in STEM. Even better is learning about something they can experience working. Things like breathing and hearing their heartbeat are good places to start.

Another good place to start? The spine.

We might not be able to see our spine or hear it, but we can feel it in action every time we move. And that will make your kids excited to learn about it.

Let’s make a spine!

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Butter Science for Kids! Edible STEM Activity.

Do you ever get that urge to be really do it yourself-y? Like you have a homestead or you are just making do with what you have?

Maybe you are just reading some Laura Ingalls Wilder and thinking, Could I do that? Or watching some period piece and wonder if you have what it takes?

I can tell you I’ve wondered what I could do from the homesteader times. It’s not much. But I could make butter.

And so can you.

Your kids will love this. Learn how to make butter and the science behind all the steps.

Let’s make some butter!

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How to build a working lung model for kids.

Let’s talk breathing. We all need to do it. Fortunately, most of us do it without even thinking. But how exactly does it work?

Learning about the body is a great way to get kids interesting in science. Why? They have bodies, so really you are learning all about them. And kids generally like to learn about themselves.

Learning about how we breathe and specifically how our lungs work is a good starting place too because it is something they can readily experience. They breathe. They get it. (This is the same reason we made a pumping heart model.)

So let’s make a working lung model that will teach kids how our lungs work. It’s easier than you think.

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Do your kids get annoyed when you put sunscreen on them? Or just flat out say no? I know mine sometimes get frustrated and just want to get out and play already!

I get it. They don’t see how the sunscreen is working for them. But there is an easy and fun way to show them just why sunscreen is so important.

Paint with it.

This simple art project will wow your kids and show them just how important proper sun protection can be. And we’ll talk a little bit about how sunscreen works.

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