Severe-weather preparedness can be learned from interactive weather games.lightning image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comYou can find a variety of free interactive weather games online that will allow students to have fun while learning about weather. Educational weather games help...

A leather cord necklace has a simplicity that appeals to both men and women. Whether you create a bold necklace with large and chunky beads or something more delicate with smaller beads strung between knots on the leather cording, the combination of beads on leather cording makes an attractive neckl

Scientists generally use special materials to extract DNA from cells. A DNA extraction normally requires the addition of a protease enzyme, which breaks down other parts of the cell nucleus to free the DNA. However, kiwi fruit naturally contain protease enzymes, according to St. John's School. This

Marshmallow guns, created out of PVC pipe to shoot mini marshmallows, are fun to play with and simple to make. The ammo is also a delicious treat. Children love to help their parents create and decorate these toys. The guns are inexpensive to make, and a quick trip to the hardware store will supply

The bridal belt or sash is a great way to add character to your wedding dress. Bridal belts are often embellished with beads or jewels to draw attention to the waist and to flatter feminine curves. Bridal belts can be a costly investment, but with a little creative flair, you can create your own ori

Animals in temperate zones must have strategies for dealing with winter. Scarce food and cold temperatures are the biggest difficulties they face. Hibernation lets animals sleep through the cold months to survive. Some go into hibernation and fall into a months-long deep sleep called torpor, while o

Since semiconductor company Intel Corp. introduced it in 1995, the Advanced Technology extended motherboard form factor -- most commonly abbreviated as ATX -- has had several variants. Each ATX motherboard contains the key components of a personal computer on a printed circuit board. However, there

A Roman arch is a weight bearing arch built of brick, first used in antiquity, now used in construction everywhere throughout the world. Although the Romans did not invent the technique, they were the first to use it widely, and most famously in the aqueduct system. The Romans used an even number of

A folding carpenter's rule could be found on most workbenches during the 1950s.tool image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.comThe 1950s baby boom followed the scramble of young couples to set up housekeeping in their own homes. Some post war couples turned to building their homes as an...

The field-effect transistor (FET) operates in depletion mode within a circuit. The channel between the source and drain junctions is normally open, with the current meeting no resistance as it travels over the channel. As voltage is applied to the gate junction, it affects the resistance that the cu

Waste gases, or pollutants released by burning fossil fuels, can combine with water to negatively impact the environment. Two possible consequences of these reactions are acid rain and ocean acidification.

Wooden bracelets give natural color to any outfit. Choosing wood with unique and intriguing grain adds to the beauty of the bracelet. Turning the wood on a lathe ensures that the bracelet is a uniform width and shape. Size the bracelet by the circumference of the interior hole, not by the outside ci

The 90-degree "elbow" is one of the most common fittings for PVC projects.coude en pvc de 90?¡ã image by Marie-Th??r?¡§se GUIHAL from Fotolia.comPolyvinyl chloride, commonly referred to as PVC, is a lightweight tubular material well-suited for building a variety of wheeled backyard...

A fake wine spill that fits in your pocket can be tossed anywhere--like a tabletop, a white couch or a rug--to fool your friends. You could even attach a wineglass on its side for a less portable, but more impressive looking spill. It's a classic prank for April Fool's Day or any day you want to pul

Work tables or work benches can be used as surfaces upon which to do any sort of messy job that you don't want to do on your kitchen or dining room table. Work tables keep you from having to bend over and work on the floor or lower outdoor tables. Construct your own work table in just a couple of ho

Sew a ruffled ottoman slipcover to hide an unsightly ottoman or change the look of your room. Ruffled slipcovers have a flowing bottom that you can pull up to access storage in or underneath the ottoman. The project requires moderate sewing skills and takes less than an hour to transform the look of

Using the LEGO building system, you can make anything you can think up, whether it's a house, an animal, or even a vehicle. LEGO fans have been known to share their custom creations, which they call MOC or "My Own Creation." Some builders like to jump right into a project and see where the bricks a

Making a small wooden car is a simple craft project that even kids are capable of accomplishing. You don't need to be a woodworking expert to complete this project and you don't need a lot of expensive power tools either. If you find it difficult to find all of the items you'll need for the project

Working with glass in the home is an activity that often intimidates people. Drilling holes in glass can be especially nerve-wracking. Becoming accomplished in this, however, takes only some patience and practice if you take the proper safety precautions.