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STEAM Week: Sand and Shells

STEAM Week: Sand and Shells

  • Post published:July 18, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

My favorite place in the world has to be the beach. The warmth of the morning, the heat of the afternoon, and the cool of the night--it's always a lovely…

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Take a Bite out of Shark Week 2022

Take a Bite out of Shark Week 2022

  • Post published:July 17, 2022
  • Post author:Katie S.

Sharks have always fascinated me and apparently I am not alone! Shark week starts July 24, 2022 on the Discovery Channel. Shark Week 2022 on Discovery Channel SHARK FACTS All…

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Spineless, Brainless, Beautiful, and Deadly: The World of the Jellyfish

Spineless, Brainless, Beautiful, and Deadly: The World of the Jellyfish

  • Post published:July 7, 2022
  • Post author:Erin

If you ask me, the jellyfish is one of the most beautiful animals in nature. These gorgeous creatures, which do not possess brains, spines, or even eyes or ears, come…

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J is My Favorite Color: An Introduction to Synesthesia

J is My Favorite Color: An Introduction to Synesthesia

  • Post published:February 25, 2022
  • Post author:Jessica Meek

A is a pretty boring gray-tan. B is brown. C is where it gets good: the exact color of Crayola's "Macaroni and Cheese" crayon. My initials, J and M, are…

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STEAM Week: Whale, Whale, Whale!

STEAM Week: Whale, Whale, Whale!

  • Post published:July 21, 2021
  • Post author:Erin

Celebrate STEAM Week with us by taking a look at some of the coolest animals in the ocean: whales. Your library has a ton of interesting books on whales for…

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Sensory Science Part Four: The 8 Senses???

Sensory Science Part Four: The 8 Senses???

  • Post published:August 20, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses - vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around…

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Sensory Science Part Three: Hearing

Sensory Science Part Three: Hearing

  • Post published:August 19, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses - vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around…

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Sensory Science Part Two: Touch and Taste

Sensory Science Part Two: Touch and Taste

  • Post published:August 18, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses— vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around us.…

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Sensory Science Part One: Vision and Smell

Sensory Science Part One: Vision and Smell

  • Post published:August 17, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

Common Sense? Most of us are familiar with our basic 5 Senses— vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. All of our senses give us information about the world around us.…

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Read more about the article STEAM WEEK: Simple Experiments at Home

STEAM WEEK: Simple Experiments at Home

  • Post published:July 18, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Katie S.

Experiment #1: Exploding Lunch Bag https://youtu.be/F-i7gcpx1mE YOU WILL NEED: One small zip-lock bagBaking sodaWarm waterVinegarMeasuring cupTissue DIRECTIONS: Put 1/4 cup of warm water into the bag.Add 1/2 cup of vinegar…

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Read more about the article STEAM Week: Healthy Breathing

STEAM Week: Healthy Breathing

  • Post published:July 18, 2020
  • Post author:Trina Thomas

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. L. Frank Baum We all feel better when we take in a nice slow deep breath. We know it helps us to…

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Science Experiments With Suma

Science Experiments With Suma

  • Post published:July 17, 2020
  • Post author:Ms. Jamie, Miss Cathy

Suma is at it again - see what scientific experiments she gets up to today! https://youtu.be/I4vslXXzZTo Experiment #1: BALLOON POWERED LEGO CAR YOU WILL NEED: Basic Lego bricksBalloonsStrawsTape DIRECTIONS: Cut…

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STEAM WEEK: Art (and Chemistry!)

STEAM WEEK: Art (and Chemistry!)

  • Post published:July 16, 2020
  • Post author:Carla Schober

When you hear the word "chemistry" you probably think of a science lab, factory, or other formal scientific environment. But really, chemistry---the study of the what substances are made of…

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STEAM WEEK: Food Science

STEAM WEEK: Food Science

  • Post published:July 13, 2020
  • Post author:Natalie Bota

All cooking and eating uses STEAM. Science makes liquids boil, turns batter into cakes, and sugar into caramels. Technology and engineering preserves food in cans and jars to eat safely…

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STEAM WEEK: Science

STEAM WEEK: Science

  • Post published:July 13, 2020
  • Post author:Erin

In honor of STEAM Week, I've put together a series of books on various topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Today, we're focusing on the S: Science. Chemistry is…

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Get Ready for World Migratory Bird Day

Get Ready for World Migratory Bird Day

  • Post published:May 7, 2020
  • Post author:Robin

While temperatures outside are slowly, slowly starting to feel spring-like, we know spring is here as the birds are chirping away. This Saturday, May 9th, is World Migratory Bird Day! World…

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