Cat's Science Club

08/23/2026

Kroger Saw your s'mores display. This video would go with it perfectly. So would a few of our others! You really need to check them out and see s'mores in action without a fire.

Can you really turn a pizza box into a working solar oven in under ...

08/22/2026

Ever wonder how hot a homemade solar oven can actually get?

We put a simple solar oven to the test — and watched the temperature climb using nothing but energy from the Sun!

It’s a fun, easy way to see reflection, absorption, and thermal energy in action.

Watch the new Cat’s Science Club Short:
https://youtube.com/shorts/_K20p-0F3Dc

What would YOU try cooking in a solar oven?

More hands-on science experiments and STEM activities at Cat’s Science Club!

Can you really turn a pizza box into a working solar oven in under ...

08/19/2026

Can you make a tornado with just TWO bottles and DUCT TAPE?

You sure can — and there’s some pretty cool science happening inside those bottles!

In our newest Cat’s Science Club Short, we’ll show you how to make your own tornado tube without buying a special connector. Then watch what happens when we give the bottles a spin and create an awesome water vortex!

Why does the water suddenly move so much faster when it starts spinning? Watch closely and you’ll find out!

This is a fun, simple science activity to try at home or in the classroom.

If you make one, post a picture or let us know how your tornado turned out!

Make your own tornado in a bottle using just two plastic bottles, w...

08/17/2026

These are so much fun!

A classroom rocket that goes from sitting still to GONE in a split ...

08/11/2026

Did you know we are getting a partial solar eclipse tomorrow? View it safely by making one of these solar viewers!

08/10/2026

With the eclipse coming up, we wanted to share a really simple way for kids and families to safely watch what happens to the Sun!

We just made a short video showing how to build an easy pinhole Sun viewer using a cardboard tube and a few things you probably already have around the house.

The really cool part is that you are NOT looking at the Sun through the viewer. The tiny pinhole actually projects an image of the Sun inside the tube. During the eclipse, you'll be able to watch that little circle change shape as the Moon moves across the Sun.

It's a quick project and a great one to make with kids before the eclipse.

I put the full 1-minute build on my Cat's Science Club YouTube channel here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/-ErIEVZIPrc

Please feel free to share it with other parents, teachers, or families who might want to make one!

And most importantly — never look directly at the Sun.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-ErIEVZIPrc

The solar eclipse is almost here! You can make this simple pinhole ...

08/09/2026

Ever wonder how penguins stay dry? What's your guess?

How do penguins stay dry after swimming in freezing water?In this...

08/07/2026

You remember making these in your science class? What did you cook? How hot did yours get? Who was your teacher?

Our students designed and built solar ovens using cardboard, alumin...

08/06/2026

Have you ever wondered **how a compass always knows which way is north?** 🧭

It's not magic—it's science!

In this quick video, you'll discover why a compass needle moves and how Earth's magnetic field guides it. It's a simple experiment that reveals an amazing force you can't even see.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/7ZVESlsU7mk

**Question:** Before watching, can you explain *why* a compass points north? I'd love to hear your answer in the comments!

https://youtu.be/7ZVESlsU7mk

Ever wondered how a compass always knows which way is north?In th...

08/05/2026

Today would be a great day to try this activity.

Can you pop a balloon inside another balloon using nothing but the ...