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One of my favorite science experiments is the DNA extraction lab where kids learn how to extract DNA from strawberries or another fruit. NGSS has it as a high school activity, but I routinely do it as part of middle school STEM activities and even with elementary kids. I think it’s really fun for kids …

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Contact solution is often used as an activator for slime. But if you don’t have any, you can still make fluffy slime! Here is how to make fluffy slime without contact solution. While you are here, check out our other slime recipes! How to Make Fluffy Slime without Contact Solution Contact solution wasn’t actually used …

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When it comes to slime recipes, we have over 100 to choose from, but sometimes, you just really want a non-sticky slime recipe. It may be hard to learn how to make slime in other ways, but this non-sticky slime is easy and also super satisfying to touch! Lucky for you, this non-sticky recipe for …

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We recently made an iodine clock in the Jarring Science Club (which you can check out here), and we found that although that project is pretty complicated, there was a fun reaction that occurred along the way. This reaction occurred when vitamin C reacted with iodine. We later found out that the iodine and vitamin …

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