Don’t be scared when the lights go out! Discover how Electrical engineers design new and better electronics. Connect the circuit to create your own flashlight.

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G+ Hangout with Rick Schwartz on 12.27

Photo Courtesy of Rick Schwartz Google+

Join Rick Schwartz and an animal friend or two at the San Diego Zoo for our second #DeSTEMber hangout on air. This one is all about how science and technology are part of the everyday work of a zookeeper. Whether caring for animals or out in the field assisting in conservation, science and technology are right there with them.

Tomorrow, Thursday – DeSTEMber 27th at 1:00pm CST.

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Courtesy of Steve Spangler

Photo Courtesy of Steve Spangler Science

It’s an explosion of color! Some very unusual things happen when you mix a little milk, food coloring, and a drop of liquid soap. Use this experiment to amaze your friends and uncover the scientific secrets of soap.

Materials for today:

• Milk (whole or 2%)
• Dinner plate
• Food coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)
• Dish-washing soap (Dawn brand works well)
• Cotton swabs

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Activity courtesy of Steve Spangler Science.

Make your own gingerbread people

These gingerbread cookies are great for the holiday season, and are fun to make! Put your math skills to the test by learning about different measurements and how to convert them.

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