Monthly Archives: August 2013
Since Saturday, egg shells have been sitting in my fridge. Growing crystals. Using science to create egg geodes! Geodes are crystals that form in the cavities of sedimentary rocks and in the gas bubbles of igneous rocks. These porous rocks have enough empty volume that water is able to seep through the spaces, carrying dissolved minerals. These minerals are deposited in the holes in the rocks, slowly over time growing as more… Read More
Water gun. Water cannon. Water blaster. Whatever you want to call it, one of my all-time favorite projects is the Water Cannon 1.0! The most simple waterguns contain a reservoir to hold a volume of water, and use a pump connected to a trigger to shoot water out of a nozzle. Over the years, water guns have become increasingly more complex in order to increase performance i.e. power and water output for… Read More
As part of CBC News Community site, CBC profiled 12 young leaders changing Canada. It is an impressive list of young women and men, making their marks as visionaries, revolutionaries, and leaders for the next generation. Check out the complete list online!
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