This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is: #5 Mad Scientist: Become a scientist. Conduct a silly experiment.
When I was teaching, it never failed that the kids showed excessive amounts of enthusiasm and interest on the days we were conducting science experiments. There’s something about tapping into that natural childlike curiosity that ignites whole new levels of childlike passion.
It’s so much fun to see the same reactions in grown-ups. The ever so childlike Ellen DeGeneres has found a way to keep her curiosity hopping with her regular guest, Steve Spangler. Steve is all about making learning fun and he shares simple (and outrageous!) experiments that are sure to bring out the kid in all of us. His website is a great resource for maintaining that spirit of inquiry that we had so easily when we were five.
Have a blast getting some inspiration from the science master of fun. You’re sure to get some ideas for this week’s tip.
Share with us in the comments of the Escape Plan blog what silly experiment you had fun with this week.
In the meantime, enjoy this hilarious video of Ellen and Steve. I especially loved the last minute or so when a bunch of the grown-ups were experiencing major childlike giddiness with the climax of his final experiment…
If yuo can only do one Steve Spngler experiment – make Boo Bubbles. It used dry ice and a special jar (that you can make yourself or buy one from Steve). They are the best!
Oh, we are HUGE Steve Spangler fans here! My kids had a Mentos Geyser party/bonfire just last weekend! Steve’s enthusiasm just draws people right in, doesn’t it!!
We signed up for his Experiment of the Week (http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week.html?source=blog) and haven’t had a dull day yet this summer!
That’s a lot of exclamation points, but I just get SO EXCITED AND HAPPY when I think about what Steve Spangler has done for science education!
How lovely to discover others who also appreciate Steve Spangler Science. Thank you!!!!
They should have played with that peroxide stuff!! I wanted to reach right out and see what it felt like!
Hi Kim –
Thanks so much for the kind words… it was great hearing from you again on Facebook.
Steve