Mary Bagley

In this experiment, you will build a simple barometer and measure changes in atmospheric pressure.

By Mary Bagley Published 23 October 13

In this experiment, you will see some of the other factors that cause clouds and precipitation.

By Mary Bagley Published 23 October 13

James Watson was a pioneer molecular biologist who, along with two other scientists, was awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering the double helix structure of the DNA molecule.

By Mary Bagley Published 11 October 13

Francis Crick's work unlocked the secret to how genetic material gets passed from parent to child.

By Mary Bagley Published 1 October 13

Rosalind Franklin was a scientist whose contributions to the discovery of the shape of the DNA molecule went uncredited for many years.

By Mary Bagley Published 19 September 13

These science experiments on the properties of soil are appropriate for 6th, 7th or 8th grades.

By Mary Bagley Published 22 July 13

Here are a few science fair project ideas for high school students.

By Mary Bagley Published 12 July 13

There are several types of science fair projects. Make sure you understand the rules and procedures when selecting a topic.

By Mary Bagley Published 12 July 13

In this easy experiment, students can extract a bit of their own DNA.

By Mary Bagley Published 6 June 13

These fun science experiments for kids are perfect to do outside where spills don’t matter, and a plastic wading pool makes a perfect laboratory.

By Mary Bagley Published 22 May 13

Children are natural scientists. Here are some easy science experiments for kids. These teach them about the world around them.

By Mary Bagley Published 8 May 13

The current period of geologic time is the Holocene Epoch, also known as the Anthropocene Epoch.

By Mary Bagley Published 27 March 13

Genetics is the study of how heritable traits are transmitted from parents to offspring.

By Mary Bagley Published 21 February 13