Daily Archives: November 28, 2016


Paper Atom Decoration on a Christmas Tree
Making paper snowflakes is a holiday tradition. Why not “science” up your holidays by making atom paper snowflakes? Making atom paper snowflakes requires only a single sheet of paper, scissors, and paper folding skills. Here are instructions for making the atoms and a template you can print, fold, and cut […]

Make Atom Paper Snowflakes


Homemade Cellophane Fortune Teller Fish (Anne Helmenstine)
The fortune teller fish or magic fish is a fish-shaped strip of polymer or plastic that bends and twists when placed onto your hand. The fish is red, but there’s nothing special about its color. The polymer absorbs water from perspiration on your skin, changing it structure and warping the […]

Make Your Own Fortune Teller Fish