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Homemade Ice Cream
Along with guest co-host Sarita, Dr. Boyd shows you how to make homemade ice cream while explaining endothermic processes. 0:00 – Introduction 0:22 – What you’ll need 0:47 – Explanation of endothermic & exothermic processes 1:45 – Safety...
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Static Electricity - Part 1
In part 1 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you how you can build up static electricity, and how you can make a soda can move with a balloon. Minute 0:00 – Introduction Minute 0:17 – What you’ll need Minute 0:30 –...
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Dancing Raisins
Did you know raisins can ‘dance?’ Find out how with these scientific demonstrations. 0:00 – Introduction 0:17 – What you’ll need 0:36 – The science behind soda pop 1:26 – Experimental explanation 2:09 – Safety discussion 2:56 –...
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Static Electricity – Part 2
In Part 2 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you the effect static electricity has on water. 0:00 – Introduction 0:07 – Explanation of Static Electricity 0:50 – What you’ll need 1:28 – Polarity of Water 2:10 – Brief...
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The Rubber Egg Experiment and Osmosis
Learn about “osmosis” by making a rubber egg! Then stick around for the 2 bonus experiments. And you won’t want to miss the surprise ending!!! 0:00 – Introduction of the lesson 0:23 – What you need 0:44 – Explanation of Osmosis 2:38 –...
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Cohesion - The Running Water Experiment
Using “cohesion,” Dr. Boyd shows you how you can make water run along a piece of string. 0:00 – Introduction 0:24 – What you need 0:45 – Explanation of cohesion 1:09 – Safety 1:25 – Cohesion Experiment 1 3:35 – Experiment 2 Explanation...
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Edible Water Slime
In this fun and educational video, Dr. Boyd gives a simple definition and explanation of what polymers are. Then he makes a very cool type of polymer slime. But not just any type of slime: clear, edible, Water Slime... ...and then he...
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Edible Marshmallow Slime
Join the delicious fun as Dr. Boyd makes Edible Marshmallow Slime! 0:00 – Introduction 0:42 – What you need 1:00 – Safety 1:23 – Making Edible Marshmallow Slime 4:35 – Dr. Boyd eats the Marshmallow Slime
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Edible Gummy Worm Slime
Gummy Worms make great slime. Follow along with Dr. Boyd so you can make some of your own!!! 0:00 – Introduction 0:42 – What you need 1:07 – Safety 1:36 – Making Gummy Worm Slime 4:59 – Dr. Boyd eats the Gummy Worm Slime
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!
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How To Make A Paper Airplane - Part 2
Dr. Boyd gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a cool Paper Airplane Glider! 0:00 – Introduction 0:36 – What you need 0:41 – Safety 0:54 – Step-by-step instructions 4:59 – Test flying the paper airplane
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 1
Watch as Dr. Boyd changes the color of White Carnation Flowers. 0:00 – Introduction 0:28 – What you need 0:53 – Explanation 2:21 – Safety 2:39 – White Carnation Experiment 3:40 – Time-elapsed results
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 2
Watch Part 2 of this 3-part series of experiments with White Carnation Flowers. 0:00 – Introduction 0:25 – What you need 0:50 – Explanation 1:39 – Safety 2:15 – White Carnation Experiment 3:18 – Time-elapsed results
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 3
Follow along as Dr. Boyd performs the 3rd experiment focused on changing the color of carnation flower petals. 0:00 – Introduction 0:07 – What you need 0:31 – Explanation 1:34 – Safety 1:46 – White Carnation Experiment
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Solar Eclipse 2023 and 2024
Learn all about the upcoming 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 Explanation 1:49 – Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Explanation 2:11 – Best Viewing Locations 2:46 –...
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DIY Solar Eclipse Viewers
Learn how to safely view a Solar Eclipse without Solar Eclipse Glasses using simple household items! 0:00 – Introduction 0:25 – What you need for Method 1 0:42 – What you need for Method 2 0:50 – Safety Discussion 1:05 – Method 1 2:38 –...
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Turmeric Acid Base Indicator Experiment
Check out this cool experiment in which Dr. Boyd uses the seasoning Turmeric as an indicator for acids and bases. 0:00 – Introduction 0:21 – What you need 0:53 – Brief explanation of acids and bases 2:15 – Safety Discussion 2:36 –...
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DIY Water Filter
Follow along as Dr. Boyd describes how to make your very own DIY Water Filter, and learn about groundwater in the process. **NOTE: DO NOT DRINK THE WATER THAT YOU PURIFIED USING THIS SYSTEM** 0:00 – Introduction 0:27 – What you need 0:51...
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What Solar Eclipse Totality Looks Like
Witnessing the moment totality hits during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse! Watch in entirety to see the eclipse and the surrounding sky. Then watch how quickly the sky brightens as soon as it ends. 0:00 - Sky darkens into Solar Eclipse...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch - December 2, 2023
Watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Notice how bright the night sky gets.
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Professor Paula T. Hammond - Women in STEM
Recognizing Professor Paula T. Hammond as a part of Women's History Month!
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Dr Marian Rogers Croak - Women in STEM
Recognizing Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as a part of Women's History Month!
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Dr. Sharon Haynie - Women in STEM
Recognizing Dr. Sharon Haynie as a part of Women's History Month!