Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts Column: Candy-Coated Science

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April 1, 2023

Candy-Coated Science

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/04/01/science-smarts-candy-coated-science-experiment/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281706913946495.

Oh, what a busy week I have had. All the young scientists in southeastern Alberta were getting ready for the SE Alberta Kiwanis Regional Fair today. I cannot believe all the hard work that went into these projects.

A final one that stood out this week provided me with the inspiration for this week’s article. In case you didn’t make it to the Medicine Hat College to see it, you can try it out right at home.

Let’s gets started!

*Always remember to ask an adult before doing any science experiment.

Materials

  • Smarties® (or other hard shell coated candy)

  • Water

  • Coffee filter

  • Plate

  • Bowl

  • Scissors

  • Sodium chloride (salt)

  • Medicine dropper

  • Measuring…

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Is There Really Iron In Cereal?

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ article in the Medicine Hat News (March 25). This is “cerealsly” awesome!

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March 25, 2023

Is There Really Iron In Cereal?

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/03/25/science-smarts-is-there-really-iron-in-cereal/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281706913932430.

I am still as busy as can be this week helping all the young scientists in southeastern Alberta finish up their science fair projects for the Regional Science Fair on April 1 at the Medicine Hat College.

It is absolutely amazing the interesting projects this year — these young scientists are really showing me some new material!

I thought this was an interesting experiment… is there really iron in my cereal?

Let’s get started!

*Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment.

Materials

  • Two different kinds of cereal you would like to investigate the iron content in

  • Zipper sandwich bags

  • Strong magnet

  • Water

  • Two mixing bowls

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Egg-citing Science From Elementary Fair

The latest Praxis “Science” Smarts Column in the Medicine Hat News!

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March 18, 2023

Egg-citing Science From Elementary Fair

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/03/18/science-smarts-egg-citing-science-from-elementary-fair/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281711208885793.

I have been to some pretty amazing Science Fairs this past week. What amazing students we have here in southeastern Alberta!

Many of the projects I have judged have been elementary, so I cannot wait to see what students do for their junior and senior high projects — it would absolutely blow you away how amazing they are!

I do not like to pick favorites, but this was an interesting project this week. Let’s get started!

*Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment.

Materials

  • Eggs

  • Vinegar

  • Jar (one for each egg that you want to use)

  • Paper towels

  • Table to work on

  • Goggles

  • Science notebook

  • Pencil

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: It’s Not What You Think

The latest Praxis Science Smarts column in the Medicine Hat News (March 11)

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March 11, 2023

It’s Not What You Think

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/03/11/science-smarts-its-not-what-you-think/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281732683708416.

I am always looking for fun and quick activities to do when I am able to visit all the young scientists in the classroom. They help me show the Scientific Method and how this is applied to the experiments that we are doing.

This activity is particularly interesting as it does not do what many of them hypothesize.

Let’s get started!

*Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment.

Materials:

  • 2 empty pop cans

  • 24 drinking straws

  • Ruler

  • Table to work at

Procedure:

  1. Using a ruler, lay out all but one of the straws one centimetre apart and parallel to one another.

  2. Place the two…

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Testing The Scientific Method

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March 4, 2023

Testing The Scientific Method

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/03/04/science-smarts-testing-the-scientific-method/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281732683694118.

I have been visiting classrooms the past few months assisting students as they put together their Science Fair projects. The virtual science fair and the in-person SE Alberta Regional Kiwanis Science Fair are fast approaching so there is not a minute to waste!

As a promise to some of my students for working so hard, I will do a fun little science experiment with them testing all the components of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD we learned about. I have had to think long and hard what I am going to do as their projects are absolutely amazing. My work has been cut out for me, and the experiment below is…

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: A Little Experiment To Kickstart Students’ Return To Science Class

The latest Praxis Science Outreach ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News!

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February 25, 2023

A Little Experiment To Kickstart Students’ Return To Science Class

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/02/25/science-smarts-a-little-experiment-to-kickstart-students-return-to-class/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281719798777494.

I hope everyone had a wonderful February break and you are now ready to get back to school!

It may be hard to get your students back into the “swing of things,” so I thought I would come up with an interesting experiment teachers could do as they start science classes off again this week. I think your students will be amazed. Let’s get started!

*Remember to ask an adult before you do this experiment.

Materials

  • Hardboiled egg peeled

  • Narrow mouth glass bottle

  • Matches

  • Scissors

  • Paper

  • Safe place to work

Procedure

  1. Find a safe place to work as this experiment involves burning paper…

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Time For Household Science

The latest Praxis Science Smarts column in the Medicine Hat News (February 18)!

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February 18, 2023

Time For Household Science

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281698323926345.

As we head off into a long weekend, I know that many of us will be looking for activities to do around the house to keep those young hands busy.

Let’s get started!

*Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment.

Materials

  • Microwave

  • Microwave safe plate

  • Oven mitt

  • Adult helper

  • Bowl

  • Ivory soap®

  • 2-3 other brands of soap

  • Water

  • Science notebook

Procedure

  1. Fill the bowl about ¾ full of tap water.

  2. Let’s test to see which bars of soap float and which brands will sink.

  3. Make a chart in your science notebook to record the results.

  4. Take the first bar of soap and gently place it in the bowl of water.

  5. Observe.

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Science For Someone Special

The latest Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts column in the Medicine Hat News.

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February 11, 2023

Science For Someone Special

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/02/11/science-smarts-for-that-someone-special/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281715503781080.

We all know what “holiday” is coming up next week — Valentine’s Day of course! I am not about all of the “commercial” things that surround this holiday, but I do like to enjoy a good themed science experiment.

This week, I thought we could do some science all the while creating something to give that special someone in your life. Note: you can get all of the materials at a bulk grocery store here in town quite easily.

Let’s get started!

*Make sure you ask an adult before doing this experiment.

Materials

  • Citric acid

  • Baking soda

  • Cornstarch

  • Water

  • Measuring spoons

  • Vegetable oil

  • Food colouring (optional)

  • Essential oil (optional)

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Sweet Treat For A Sweet Lady

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News – Sweet Treat For A Sweet Lady!

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February 4, 2023

Sweet Treat For A Sweet Lady

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/02/04/science-smarts-sweet-treat-for-a-sweet-lady/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281715503766795.

When I looked at the date, I was so excited that I could share something I did this past week with you. It is a very special day today… it is Nana’s birthday!

I am finding it harder and harder to find the perfect gift for Nana. After wracking my brain, I turned to science (of course). What better way to say “I Love You Nana” than to make something special for her?! I am calling it a sweet treat for a sweet lady. I hope she enjoys it at her birthday party later today…

Let’s get started.

*Remember to ask an adult before you do this…

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Praxis Science Outreach Science Smarts: Extracting Fruit DNA!

The latest Praxis Science Outreach ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hart News.

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January 28, 2023

Extracting Fruit DNA!

The latest Praxis ‘Science Smarts’ column in the Medicine Hat News. The article may also be found in the Medicine Hat News (paper) or digital copy at https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2023/01/28/science-smarts-extracting-fruit-dna/ or via PressReader at https://www.pressreader.com/article/281719798719819.

I can hardly believe it’s that time of year – Operation Minerva time! Operation Minerva is a long-standing tradition and one of the first programs to ever be hosted by Praxis. It is a one-day conference for girls in Grade 9 from southeastern Alberta.

We are hoping that by showcasing local women in STEM careers, more of our students will return to the wonderful communities in southeastern Alberta with amazing STEM careers which will allow our communities (especially the rural ones) to continue to thrive!

I know there is not enough room for all of the girls in southeastern Alberta to attend, so I thought I would share one of…

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