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Society of Physics Students Congress 2022 Workshop

Iron Chef Science Science is something that anyone can cook-up! Science is something anyone can do, with anything, anytime. One of the missions of Little Shop of Physics is teach science through hands-on exploration. Data shows that experiencing science through hands-on learning is more effective and reaches a larger audience. This workshop will give you [...]

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What I Did Last Summer

Many of my elementary school years began with a “what I did over summer vacation” essay. This was not my favorite task, but this summer was different (in a good way)! Let’s start with a photo. In Soccer Without Borders, the high school students mentor the middle school students. The high school mentors in this [...]

Boys and Girls Club – Spring 2021

This semester we continued our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club (BGC)! One Little Shop of Physics (LSOP) intern is at the BGC with the materials. The other LSOP folks join remotely on Zoom. The LSOP crew on the virtual side lead the activity. Our activities have materials which one BGC kid uses. Most [...]

Boys and Girls Club and CNS Science Outreach Scholars

The partnership with the Fort Collins Boys and Girls Club (BGC) and College of Natural Sciences Learning Community Science Outreach Scholars was planned before the pandemic. Our goals were to: connect first year college students to K-8th grade students. learn science through hands-on exploration. have the all students learn about different ways to look at the [...]

Little Shop of Physics Care Package

Rams take care of Rams! At the Little Shop of Physics, we believe you learn science by doing science. Science is something that can be done with everyday materials. In your Little Shop of Physics Care Package you received rainbow glasses, refrigerator magnets, and a bracelet. Below are some suggestions on things to try with [...]

Ask A Scientist a Question: Senses in the 4th Dimension

This week Heather talks with Brian Jones to answer questions from an 8th grade student at Lesher Middle School in Fort Collins, CO about sense in the 4th dimension! Senses in the 4th Dimension

Science Art Connection

What is the Science Art Connection? We were inspired by the Art of Science entries. The contest winners particularly demonstrated creativity in connecting art to science. We would like you to share a fun science concept or phenomenon using art. Each week on Monday we will post a science theme and some art examples. Your original [...]

CNS Little Shop of Physics with B2Gold in Namibia, January 2020

In January, 2020, the CNS Little Shop of Physics team—funded by, and in partnership with B2Gold Namibia—took 1000 pounds of equipment to the south of Namibia for an 8-day workshop with 35 teachers. It was great to work with fellow educators on such fun activities! We will be back. CNS Little Shop of Physics with [...]

Lakota Summer Science Virtual Institute 2020

Welcome students in the Lakota Summer Science Virtual Institute 2020 presented by Generations Indigenous Ways! Little Shop of Physics will be hosting a few sessions, where we share and learn about science. We have a wide variety of hands-on materials to explore our world. This page is a place where you can learn more about the [...]

Flash Science: Colorful Concoctions

Here’s a fun one to try at home: Brightly colored teas and juices often undergo cool color changes when you add vinegar or baking soda. It’s some fun, colorful, kitchen chemistry that anyone can try! Colorful Concoctions