COVID-19 Handwashing Demonstration

Why is it important to wash your hands?   Washing your hands with soap is important because it reduces the spread of germs! People touch their eyes, nose, and mouth regularly, and that’s how germs can get into our bodies and make us sick. That’s why washing your hands...

COVID-19 Mask Demonstration

By Maya Xia Wearing a mask is important, not only to protect yourself, but also to protect others! There is a higher probability of getting infected with a disease if either person is not wearing a mask. Masks prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching other...

How do we know what color dinosaurs really were?

By Neeraj Namburu You might be thinking, “Yeah green or maybe some shades of gray and brown, right?” Jurassic park showed off these amazing grayish brown T-rex’s, but has anyone actually seen a dinosaur to confirm that. I sure haven’t, and right now the last dinosaur...

How does sunscreen work?

By Kate Scheetz Many people are surprised to know that not all sunscreen works the same. There are 2 types of sunscreens. The first group is called physical blockers and their name makes sense because this type of sunscreen literally blocks the sun’s ultraviolet...

The Chemistry Behind Baking

By Doah Shin Hello friends! If you have ever watched The Great British Baking Show and wondered how a gooey mess could transform into a beautiful, fluffy delicacy, you have come to the right place– today we will be talking about the chemistry behind baking a...

What causes Lightning?

By Jessica Handwerker Many people have seen flashes of lightning and heard claps of thunder from a thunderstorm, but have you ever thought about what causes lightning and why light can cause the sound of thunder? Lightning is a current of electricity traveling from a...