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The boys and I have experimented with crystals a lot over the past year. We love watching as the crystals grow like magic. Growing crystals is a perfect science experiment for my oldest, since he is learning about mixtures and solutions at school. In an earlier experiment, we learned Borax […]

Fall Borax Crystal Science Project

21 Oct, 2020 in Science Experiments tagged crystal experiment / science experiment / science fair project idea / science fair projects by Homeschool Momgineer

My oldest enters 5th grade next year. I decided to create a list of fun science experiments for us to do together during the upcoming school year. If you have a soon to be fifth grader, I encourage you to connect with you kid by doing some of the following […]

15+ Science Projects for 5th Grade!

28 Mar, 2020 in Science Experiments tagged science fair project idea / science fair projects by Homeschool Momgineer

About a year ago, my son and I ran an experiment with his favorite toy, beyblades. The spinning toy is still a favorite in our house, with the younger two boys joining in on the fun! For Christmas, we gave our oldest a beyblade type toy that had some difference […]

Beyblade Experiment: What affects Momentum?

7 May, 2019 in Science Experiments tagged beyblade science / physics for kids / science experiment / science experiments for kids / science fair project idea / science fair projects by Homeschool Momgineer

My husband and I met in college, both pursuing mechanical engineering degrees. Little did I know, he was also a very talented artist. He actually started college in fine arts, then transferred to engineering the same year I started college. Now he dabbles in his art after his full time […]

Appearing Snowflake: A Winter Activity for Kids

6 Jan, 2019 in Science Experiments tagged hydrophilic / hydrophobic / science experiment / science fair project idea / science fair projects / STEM / STEM activities / STEM activity / STEM for kids by Homeschool Momgineer

“Let it rip!” Anyone who plays with beyblades knows what this means. Any time all three of my boys are together, you can hear their beyblades battling after they “rip” them from their beyblade launchers. Even my two year old knows to shout “Let it rip!” My husband has even joined […]

Easy Beyblade Science Experiment: Explore Different Types of Beyblades

4 May, 2018 in Engineering for kids / Science Experiments tagged beyblade experiment / beyblade toys / educational toys / engineering activities for kids / engineering for kids / engineering projects for kids / experiment / physics for kids / science fair projects / STEM / STEM toys by Homeschool Momgineer