Our version of MythBusters

MythBusters is the name of a show on the Discovery Channel.  The cast members use elements of the scientific method to test myths, rumors, etc that are presented to them, usually by fans of the show.  It's a really neat show to watch.

Labor Day I decided we were going to do school even though Daddy was off.  Well, kinda do school.  We did a science experiment day.  I had a list of about 8-10 very easy experiments that I had found on-line.  They required very few supplies and were easy to understand.  After I ran to WalMart in the morning (to get more supplies and our weekly food trip), we began.

We put Mentos in diet coke and carbonated water.  We melted ice with salt.  We oxidized pennies with vinegar and salt.  We made slime.  We watched yeast expand a balloon.

We made a huge mess on the back patio.  Even a mess on the table.  We learned a little-very little.  But it was more fun than anything.  It was a great time to spend together doing something a little unusual.  And it didn't really cost us all that much money.  And he learned enough that it can be counted as a day of school.  Sweet!