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Homemade Ice Cream

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:35
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Static Electricity - Part 1

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video4:53
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Dancing Raisins

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video3:53
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Static Electricity – Part 2

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video8:48
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The Rubber Egg Experiment and Osmosis

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video5:38
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Cohesion - The Running Water Experiment

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video8:10
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Edible Water Slime

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video4:55
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Edible Marshmallow Slime

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video5:02
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Edible Gummy Worm Slime

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video4:59
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2

3rd - 12th
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!
Instructional Video5:38
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How To Make A Paper Airplane - Part 2

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video4:25
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 1

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video4:13
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 2

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video2:15
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Color Changing Flowers Experiment - Part 3

3rd - 12th
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
Instructional Video3:44
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Solar Eclipse 2023 and 2024

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video3:16
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DIY Solar Eclipse Viewers

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video3:16
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Double Yolk Eggs - Part 2

3rd - 12th
Dr. Boyd gives his trick for finding double yolk eggs.
Instructional Video4:42
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Turmeric Acid Base Indicator Experiment

3rd - 12th
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 –...
Instructional Video5:48
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DIY Water Filter

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video5:11
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What Solar Eclipse Totality Looks Like

3rd - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:32
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch - December 2, 2023

3rd - 12th
Watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Notice how bright the night sky gets.
Instructional Video1:14
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Professor Paula T. Hammond - Women in STEM

3rd - 12th
Recognizing Professor Paula T. Hammond as a part of Women's History Month!
Instructional Video1:17
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Dr Marian Rogers Croak - Women in STEM

3rd - 12th
Recognizing Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as a part of Women's History Month!
Instructional Video1:42
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Dr. Sharon Haynie - Women in STEM

3rd - 12th
Recognizing Dr. Sharon Haynie as a part of Women's History Month!