Big Hero 6 Science Fun Inspired by Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago Do you love Disney’s Big Hero 6 as much as I do? It’s exciting, adventurous, and features two super smart and highly capable STEM girls. That’s why I’m shining this week’s STEM Girl Friday spotlight on the movie’s Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago. … Read more
I received the Circuit Stickers starter pack for review and liked it enough to include the recently released product in my top STEM toys guide. I’m a fan of teaching kids basic electronics. I’ve written raved about products like Snap Circuits and littleBits that help kids, and adults, learn circuitry basics. Circuit Stickers are a fun, … Read more
When he was in elementary school, The Young Maker Teen, was a big fan of Hexbug Nano, those tiny robotic bugs that are essentially gussied up bristlebots. I recall looking at him one day surrounded by various “habitats” spread out in our basement with lots of the critters buzzing around thinking, “Wow, he’s spent a … Read more
It sounds like the set-up for a joke: two moms walked into a bar. Only it wasn’t a bar it was their kids’ school. And they weren’t just moms, they were scientists, too. In the name of viral blog posts, you won’t believe what happened next. Okay. You’ll believe it. Here’s the scoop on the … Read more