Each year on Mothers’ Day, we take time to show appreciation to the mothers in our lives. If you’re anything like me, you may have a special meal, gift, or shopping excursion planned to celebrate your mom. I’m here to …
We have forces acting on us everyday, though they likely don’t attract our attention. Gravity holds us to the earth and keeps our planet spinning in orbit. Forces within the atoms of our bodies keep the subatomic particles from flying …
This post may contain affiliate links* Although we hear a lot about DNA in the news and on crime TV shows, many are unfamiliar with what DNA is and why it’s so important. I’d like to change that. From the …
We live on an amazing planet. It’s the only planet in our entire galaxy that can support life, and it’s home to an estimated 8.7 million different species. What makes Earth so special? Scientist credit many unique features, including: Our …
This post may contain affiliate links* Unless you live somewhere that’s perpetually sunny and warm (like my home state of Florida), you are likely welcoming the advent of Spring. After months of nothing but a brown, barren landscape, it is …
Does this sound familiar? One day, you’re in high school, eating whatever you want without gaining weight. Your complexion is perfect. Your body keeps up with whatever you ask of it without any aches or pains and you have energy …
Spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods. All at once, leaf and flower buds are forming on trees and plants which have been bare for months. Flowering bulbs are emerging from their underground slumber. And the birds!!! …
The other day, my son began complaining of a sore throat and headache. Not long after, he developed chills and a fever. The quick onset of his sickness combined with the lack of other cold or flu symptoms made me …
I met my husband in college. We lived in Florida, aptly nicknamed “The Sunshine State” due to the abundance of sunny weather. Given that fact, it didn’t take me long to notice that he had a strange reaction when exposed …
This post contains affiliate links** Science doesn’t have to scary or intimidating. The goal at Kristin Moon Science is to provide tools, tips, articles, and resources to help you understand and teach science. In my blog posts and online courses, …
