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week 20: platonic solids

5/17/2020

 
We've all heard of cubes and pyramids, but what about icosahedrons and dodecahedrons? Learn more about platonic solids with this simple activity!

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week 19: elephant's toothpaste

5/10/2020

 
This has gotten quite popular recently! Make sure you have ample space if you decide to try this one out for yourself. Adult supervision may be required.

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week 18: make some ice cream!

5/3/2020

 
The weather is warming up. Make some tasty ice cream using science and a couple of common grocery items!

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week 17: diy stress ball

4/26/2020

 
It's starting to become that time of year again, folks. Finals are suddenly approaching us. If you find yourself a little stressed -- well, look no further.

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week 16: wheel of colors

4/19/2020

 
Make a spinning disc of all the colors! This one works better with a family member to help you out.

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week 15: beans in a bag

4/12/2020

 
Spring is here! Germinate your own seeds at home using just a few household items -- no "special seeds" are needed!

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week 14: phases of the moon

4/5/2020

 
In honor of the supermoon that'll be visible on April 7, try making (tasty) models of the moon phases!

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week 13: invisible ink

3/29/2020

 
Write secret messages with this "magic ink" -- it requires minimal preparation, so you won't need to leave the house for any supplies. Feel free to swap out some materials with similar objects that you have at home.

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week 12: icy magic trick

3/22/2020

 
Impress your family by lifting an ice cube with nothing but a piece of string and some salt -- and no, you do not have to tie the string around the ice cube. Perfect for a quarantine boredom-buster!

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week 11: watery xylophone

3/15/2020

 
Homemade music, fueled by a neat science experiment.

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week 10: gumdrop structures

3/8/2020

 
It's a classic, but who doesn't love a good old engineering challenge? This one is geared towards a younger audience (ages pre-K to late elementary) but of course, anyone can join!

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week 9: make your own lava lamp

3/1/2020

 
Parents won't get you a lava lamp no matter how much you ask for one? Make your own. No electricity required -- just the concept of density.

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week 8: salty snowflakes

2/23/2020

 
Want to make crystal snowflakes but without the borax for the younger folk? Try this (slightly different, but still cool) version.

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week 7: color changing flowers

2/16/2020

 
Make the most of the post-Valentine's day flower sales with this fun experiment.

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week 6: light it up!

2/9/2020

 
This week's 52 Weeks of GUST project is quite practical -- it's great for holidays and special occasions. Next time, instead of going out to the store to buy a greeting card, make these super special LED greeting cards to light up a room!

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week 5: cloud dough

2/2/2020

 
Cloud dough is a very versatile project! It's best suited for younger kids, although older kids can certainly join in if they wish. This simple project can be twisted into multiple different variations for maximum exploration.

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week 4: solid or liquid?

1/26/2020

 
​Oobleck is a well-known guest at the party when it comes to science projects. It's very easy to make, and even easier to play with. However, many people don't know what makes oobleck the way it is -- and what it means to be a non-Newtonian fluid.

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week 3: tasty dna

1/19/2020

 
Interested in sampling some DNA? Putting aside the fact that you do it all the time (most of the food we eat has it), with this project, you can build your own tasty model of your favorite molecule!

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week 2: float your boat

1/12/2020

 
52 Weeks of GUST brings a classic to you this week: a good old-fashioned engineering challenge! Float Your Boat can be done with basic household items: less time needed for getting supplies means more time for building!

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week 1: CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKES

1/5/2020

 
I'm kicking off 52 Weeks of GUST with my personal favorite experiment from when I was a kid! This is my go-to experiment for small groups; while it is fairly straightforward, it requires a lot of adult assistance, especially with younger kids. However, nothing can beat the end product -- try out this experiment and see it for yourself!

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