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To learn the latest news, see our monthly science segment on KOLR, or to know where we might be presenting at a conference, tradeshow or school, check out our event dates below. If that's not enough, check out our monthly e-newsletter, Quirkles Facebook page, or find us on YouTube and Teachertube. And, if you're really a science/literacy buff, subscribe to our video podcast.
More fun science experiments for children from the Quirkles! This month we're having fun with carbon dioxide explosions. We have also included a really cool soda trick too. Shake up your soda as hard as you can! We dare ya :)
Another fun science activity for kids with the Quirkles! Vinnie Volcano, one of The Quirkles, KOLR 10, and Terri Johnson demonstrate a fun science activity for the holidays using baking soda, vinegar, and some red food coloring.
Check out this really cool way to mix colors using the power of magnets! Study the science of magnets and create fun and beautiful abstract art at the same time!
Try these out to make some quick and fun science activities to help teach about sound vibration. Sound vibration is the movement of air molecules. A hex nut has six sides. The flat edges of the hex nut cause it to vibrate inside the balloon. The "moaning" sound is the result of the vibrations.
Make a quick and fun zip line with balloons, straws, and, string. The Quirkles, KOLR 10, and Terri Johnson demonstrate some cool ways to create a zip line science activity and experiment in this video.
Science doesn't have to be complicated and can always be fun for kids! Try out these different activities and spice up your summer with some inexpensive toys. Go beyond beakers and bunsen burners and grab an air blaster or some Flarp today!
Summer time is a wonderful opportunity to add some excitement to the day with science activities for kids! Explore the properties of bubbles in this video. Learn the secret to making the best bubbles with The Quirkles!
Did you know that we swallow over a liter of mucus (snot) a day? Incorporate color mixing in this science activity using food coloring, then mix together glue (polymer), and liquid starch (cross linker) to create your green snot concoction!
Learn about color mixing through these simple and cool tie dye color mixing activities. These activities are perfect if you are looking for fun science projects for kids and they are sure to be entertaining for all.
Learn about primary and secondary colors through these easy color mixing activities. These activities are perfect if you are looking for fun science projects for kids and they are sure to be entertaining for all.
Watch this introduction to The Quirkles and discover why everyone is talking about these wonderful little scientists and their cool, simple, fun, and, easy science experiments for kids!
Test to see who's been naughty or nice with this holiday science test!
Do some holiday decorating with the Quirkles too using super absorbent polymers called Insta Snow! Check out the KOLR-10 segment for December.
Halloween makes for a great opportunity to incorporate science experiments into the classroom. Here are a couple taken from The Quirkles series. Check out the KOLR-10 segment for October.
Learn how to make the secret genie in a bottle! Friction makes this effect work. Friction is the rubbing of one object or surface against another. Check out the KOLR-10 segment for September.
The Quirkles Valentine's Day "Love Test" - To demonstrate how yeast can act as a catalyst to release oxygen. Check out the KOLR-10 segment for February.
OCTOBER 2-4, 2011 Kansas Association for Gifted, Talented and Creative Overland Park, KS
OCTOBER 13-15, 2011 Arkansas Early Childhood Association Hot Springs, AR
OCTOBER 13-15, 2011 New England Conference on Gifted and Talented Burlington, VT
OCTOBER 23-25, 2011 Gifted Association of Missouri Columbia, MO
If you would like to inquire about an upcoming Quirkles event, or would
like to see about the possibility of having the Quirkles® as part
of an event, email us at info@quirkles.com.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 2-5, 2011 NAEYC-National Association Education for Young Children
Represented by Frog Street Press
Orlando, FL
NOVEMBER 4-6, 2011 Missouri School Age Community Coalition (MOSAC2) Springfield, MO
If you would like to inquire about an upcoming Quirkles event, or would
like to see about the possibility of having the Quirkles® as part
of an event, email us at info@quirkles.com.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 8-10, 2011 Arkansas 21st Century (afterschool) Hot Springs, AR
If you would like to inquire about an upcoming Quirkles event, or would
like to see about the possibility of having the Quirkles® as part
of an event, email us at info@quirkles.com.
