Author: Geeks out of the Box

This is a blog about Simon, a young mathematician and programmer, and his little sister Neva. We write this blog together, share their projects and thoughts on their journey towards self-dicovery. They’re growing up in a supportive non-coercive learning environment. We deeply believe in interest-based, self-paced education and have had to move countries to make this possible as a family. Visit Simon’s website at https://simontiger.com/ We are a family from Amsterdam who moved to Antwerp because homeschooling is illegal in The Netherlands. This blog started as https://antwerpenhomeschooling.wordpress.com in March 2016. Over the years, most of our entries have gravitated towards exploring together with Simon as he has developed an insatiable passion for programming, math and science. His sister Neva is treading on his heals. We changed or name to Geeks of the Box in May 2021.
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Physics Experiments: Light and trapped inside the water stream

Another take at our light trapping experiment, this time using a red laser pointer. We punched a hole in the plastic bottle and filled the bottle with water. As the … Continue reading Physics Experiments: Light and trapped inside the water stream

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Physics Experiments: The Color Wheel and Mind Blending

Inspired by Physics Girl, here come a couple crafty color wheel experiments involving what Physics Girl calls “mind blending” (it may not be the real name) – mixing color wave … Continue reading Physics Experiments: The Color Wheel and Mind Blending

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Physics Experiments: Levitating small spherical objects and air pressure

This is Simon’s favourite self-made toy at the moment: a straw and a ball made of foam clay. He is continuously experimenting with trying to levitate the ball with rising … Continue reading Physics Experiments: Levitating small spherical objects and air pressure

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MEL Chemistry Box number 3: Artificial Snow and growing crystals on a Xmas tree

Our third MEL Science box arrived back in August, when we were on vacation. We have already tried two experiments from the box, both perhaps more suitable for winter. Instant … Continue reading MEL Chemistry Box number 3: Artificial Snow and growing crystals on a Xmas tree