Oh, It's An Exothermic Reaction



Even though part of learning 24/7 is free from actual "subject" headings (for us), I do try to schedule time for specific activities like science experiments and outside activities (aka "field trips").

And I have to tell you, I never liked science when I was in school. (I think it had something to do with the awkward health units in 5th and 7th grades. But that's another story.)

BUT . . . science ROCKS!

Here's our hands-on-activity for yesterday's science lesson on EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS (Sometimes called "Elephant's Toothpaste.")

It was so awesome, we did it again when Dave came home!


Jr wears safety goggles (okay, Speedo swimming goggles) to add some of the materials.



We usually take turns reading the experiment/running the experiment--and I supervise.
(Like when we are pouring peroxide in the "lab.")

Isn't that the way it goes: everyone else has their goggles in place, but you get the goggles that are busted? Ugh.
(I promise you, Papaya, that was my whole 8th grade year in science.)


You can see why they call it "Elephant's Toothpaste."

(And also why we still have a problem with irony at our home.
Jr: "Really? I mean, who brushes elephant's teeth?")


Jay does our photography and documenation.

And I am always happy to see that he includes himself in the photos--

and his LITERAL reaction to the experiments!


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In other news:

1. I'm in the process of contracting with a web-designer to map out the new website design. I cannot wait! She's incredible.

2. Papaya turns 12 in a little over a week! How can that be? She's only 2?

3. ZuZu is getting baptized in a little over a week. By Jay! (Woo hoo!)

4. I made 2 new kinds of bread this week. One was AWFUL (spinach/feta) and one was WONDERFUL (sundried tomato/parmesean).

One thing baking bread has taught me this year:

"GOOD takes practice" and "GREAT takes a hulleva lot more practice."

5. Dave lost 13 pounds this month. He's my lean-not mean-fighting machine. (I asked him why the weight drop, he said he plans to start running again and thought it made sense to have "a lighter frame." Yes, we're referring to ourselves as bicycles over here on Hysteria Lane. LOL! Love you, Dave. And your cute tiny frame.)

6. Have a beautiful day. If it's a hazy shade of winter where you live, grab some Vitamin D and crank some Bruno Mars.




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