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Cool science: These experiments feel more at home in the back yard than the ...

Perhaps our brains are getting feverish from the heat, but some kitchen science experiments sounded like a cool way for kids and parents to survive the dog days of August.

We contacted a few experts, including Amy Senato, elementary science coordinator for the Mansfield, Texas, school district, and Phil Parratore, science writer and retired eighth-grade science teacher.

"I would usually start my class with an 'explosion of the day,'" recalls Parratore.

Now that's what we call a cool teacher.

Give us your coolest ideas for homegrown experiments, we begged these experts, ideas that will send shivers of excitement down our spines and teach us something about what "cold" really means. And make them fun, we added. Sure, we want the cold, hard facts, but we're looking to have a good time, too.

Our experts did their jobs well.

Enjoy.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTHS

Materials: 16-ounce plastic soda bottle with a screw top; a large nail; a hammer; silicone sealant or caulk; a bucket; a straw.

Procedure: Have an adult use the nail and hammer to make a hole in the bottle cap that's big enough to fit the straw through. Place the straw through the hole so that it will extend about 6 inches into the bottle and fix it in place with the sealant or caulk. Let dry.

Fill the bucket with very hot water from the tap or have an adult heat water in a pot on the stove. Fill the bottle about three-quarters full with icy cold water. Quickly put the cap on the bottle, screw the cap on tightly and place one finger on the top of the straw to trap the air.

Then place the bottle into the bucket of water, pause for a few seconds to allow the pressure to build and then release your finger from the straw.

Results: Water will shoot out the straw.

The cold, hard facts: The hot water from the bucket heats the water in the bottle, which heats the air in the bottle. Hot air takes up more room than cool air. The expanding air pushes on the water and it squirts out the straw.

BALLOON DEEP FREEZE

Materials: One helium-filled balloon; a freezer.

Procedure: Place the balloon in the freezer. Look at it 30 minutes later. Take the balloon out and let it return to room temperature. Observe again.

Results: The balloon deflates in the freezer. It fills up again when it returns to room temp.

The cold, hard facts: Molecules that are cold move around less than molecules that are warm, and therefore cold gases take up less space than warm gases.

Dust Free Wire Storage Cubes for your College Bound Kids | Omega ...

 Perfect, Dust-Free Storage for College

So the kids have finally made it.  They are grown and ready to leave the nest; and keep their rooms tidy and study often.  While they venture off in their new found freedom there are some things that will make college life a little easier and that is organization.  18-24 year olds are not typically known for their… overall organizational skills so we thought we would highlight some of our products that can help aid them in their adjustment into living on their own and cleaning up after themselves.  Dorm rooms and college apartments are often small and your college bound student probably has lots of stuff to cram into a small space.  Storage cubes are the perfect solution for organization.  Although you can typically find plastic storage cubes at many of your local stores, these are not meant to last for very long and collect dust for as long as they do last.  Our recommendation for college living storage would be Omega wire storage cubes.  These storage cubes are perfect, durable, and dust-free.  So if you 18 year old doesn’t remember to dust the bookshelves because there is just too much studying to do – well no problem at all here.  Each dust-free wire storage cube provides 50 pounds of storage.  The kits consists of 14” square interlocking grids and heavy duty plastic connectors and quick assembly with no tools required.  A four cube set provides 17 grids and 20 connectors.  You can also combine multiple sets for additional storage.  These storage cubes are available in black, white, and even pink.    Now that it’s time for college and the kids are off to school order today!  These cubes are also perfect for children’s rooms, garages, play rooms, laundry rooms, and utility rooms.

One last note, no tools are required to put these storage cubes together.  Dust-free, maintenance free, durable and assembled without tools, there is no better combination for your undergrad.  Mom and dad can rest easy knowing they will now have more time to study.

Omega warrants that products supplied and manufactured by OMEGA will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the point they leave our facilities. After inspection, we guarantee to replace any wire shelf / wire shelving component that is deemed defective for up to a minimum of 3 years, provided it meets the stated warranty criteria.  Dust-free, wire storage cubes with a warranty!

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