2010-09-11T00:00:00Join us as we explore the science behind entertainment!

2010-09-07T00:00:00No one likes to eat moldy food! What can we do to make sure our food stays healthy and safe to eat? In this lab, we will look at mold under a microscope, test microbe growth in different temperatures and figure out how long it takes for food to loose its healthy vitamins.

2010-08-31T00:00:00Scientists are predicting a strong hurricane season and it is important to be prepared for a storm to hit our area. In this lab, we will track some historic hurricanes that hit North Carolina and make a hurricane preparedness kit. Then, challenge yourself to build a sturdy structure and see how well it stands in strong wind.

The Lab at Home

15 Jul 2010
- Chromatography T-Shirt
  Decorate a t-shirt using permanent markers and a scientific technique called chromatography.
15 Jul 2010
- Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Your Sense of Taste
  Grab some life savers for a tasty way to explore your sense of taste and smell.
- Science of Seasoning: Quinine Cover-Up activity
  Another tasting experiment that demonstrates how bitter and salty flavors interact.
30 Nov 2009
- Color Changing Carnations at Steve Spangler Science
  A classic biology experiment to find out how water moves inside a stem.
- Eating Nails for Breakfast at Steve Spangler Science
  Use a magnet to extract specks of iron from cereal.

2010-06-24T00:00:00How do Brita filters work? Learn how to make dirty, smelly water clean by running a mini water treatment plant using charcoal and sand. Then look at pond water under a microscope and find out if it’s safe to drink!

2010-06-15T00:00:00Bad news for those with allergies: pollen reached record levels in the Triangle this season! In this lab, we will make a pollen collector and conduct a simulated pollen count. Then, examine different types of pollen under a microscope and learn some tips for controlling allergies.

2010-07-17T00:00:00Why do different animals have different types of skin? Compare your skin to a snake and a bird using a microscope. You will even get to meet some live animals and compare them with a thermal imager!

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2010-08-06T00:00:00Do you listen to music too loudly? Test different headphones with a decibel meter and find out what volume can damage your ears. Then measure the loudness of your own scream and whisper.