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December 29, 2014 11:00 AM
Book 3 in the Nick and Tesla series offers great gadget-oriented science and engineering fun from the twins as they stay with their eccentric scientist uncle for the summer. This installment in the series is full of "spies like us" intrigue kids will love!
Science Twins Bring STEM to Life
The Nick and Tesla series is a wonderful and engaging STEM-based series for middle readers (and their parents!). The team of Science Bob Pflugfelder and Steve Hockensmith have kept the energy level high…
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December 26, 2014 8:00 AM
In this week's spotlight: a food science activity that may fit right in with any baking you have planned for the season. Are pies on your family's list of favorites or traditions this time of year? How do you like your crust? Does your mouth water for a flaky crust on a homemade pie? In this kitchen science experiment, families can explore the role of fats—and the temperature of the fat—on the texture of a pie crust. When you get ready to mix up a crust, do you take the…
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December 22, 2014 9:00 AM
With drag-and-drop computer programming, kids can explore fun activities that add lights and sounds to the season. We got in the holiday spirit with Scratch and Raspberry Pi to light up a simple light-activated star!
Whether your winter break features hot chocolate and snowball fights or not, the extended school break often includes a lot of time cooped up indoors. With or without any seasonal festivities, there may be a good bit of downtime to fill.…
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December 17, 2014 6:00 AM
Grow bacteria colonies, create yogurt ravioli, even make your own top-secret recipe for delicious homemade yogurt. Head into the kitchen for some tasty food science fun!
By Kim Mullin
With the Spherification Kit, students can turn yogurt into self-contained yogurt ravioli. Experiment with the variables involved, or just make some to eat for a fun kitchen chemistry treat!
Step into my kitchen on a hot summer afternoon, and you are likely to…
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December 12, 2014 9:30 AM
Hands-on medical biotechnology projects guide students in scientifically evaluating how common moisturizer ingredients work.
As winter weather starts creeping in, you may find yourself reaching for a grab bag of lotions and moisturizers to deal with dry and chapped hands, skin, or lips.
Store shelves are often loaded with products that claim to be the best, the most moisturizing, or the most long-acting, but all lotions are not equal when it comes to how well they moisturize…
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December 11, 2014 8:45 AM
What color is that word? Explore the Stroop effect!
In this week's spotlight: a human behavior-themed science activity that puts families to a fun brain-twister test. How quickly can you say the name of the color in which a word is printed? Does your speed (or accuracy) change if the color of the word and the word itself don't match? This science activity makes for an engaging exploration of the Stroop effect. After learning more about (and trying) the…
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December 10, 2014 9:00 PM
TIME tweeted the announcement with a snapshot of all the cover photos.
Today, TIME announced this year's Person of the Year—the Ebola Fighters. This general "grouping" of people is represented with cover photos paying tribute to five people who have played a notable humanitarian role in the Ebloa epidemic. Each person has a different story and a different experience with Ebola. Taken together, the group is an inspiring set of people making a global impact in the midst of what…
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December 9, 2014 1:00 PM
A science project, especially an advanced one, may have a longer shelf life than just a single fair or a linear competition circuit. Top science students may find many events and venues in which to enter and showcase their research and findings. Science Buddies' Advanced Project Guide helps students follow a roadmap to advanced project success.
Many students come to Science Buddies looking for an entry-level (or grade-level) science exploration to meet the requirements of a school…
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December 8, 2014 9:00 AM
Stopping the course of an antibiotic early is one way that bacteria develop greater resistance to available medicines. A new classroom activity, sponsored by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, helps students see how populations of bacteria respond to antibiotics. Using a colorful dice game, students roll the dice to see how many bacteria respond to treatment each day. How much harder is it to kill off a superbug? At the end of the game, the students can tell by looking at the dice that…
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December 4, 2014 11:00 AM
Photo: Children's choir.
In this week's spotlight: a music-themed science activity that guides families in an exploration of vocal ranges. What determines how high or how low you can sing? What does the length of your vocal chords have to do with your vocal range? Does age or gender have anything to do with the highest note you can hit? Put these questions to a singing test with a science experiment.
Comparing Vocal Ranges: How High and Low Can You Go? (full Science Buddies…
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