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Your Digital Classroom: Assigning Science Reading with Science Buddies' Google Classroom Integration

August 29, 2016 1:50 PM

Making science reading assignments using our Google Classroom Integration is a great way to streamline the management of reading exercises in a paperless classroom. Use the Science Buddies news feed to locate science news articles and easily add them to your Google Classroom. The Value of Assigning Science Reading As kids file back to school in coming weeks, group or individual science reading assignments can be a great way to encourage discussion as… Read more

Diaper Duty Science

August 25, 2016 1:22 PM

In this family STEM activity, students take an inside look at the polymer in diapers that makes them absorbent. Just Add Water What do astronauts and babies have in common? They both rely, at times, on diaper-like solutions to keep them dry. When it comes to how a diaper absorbs liquid and keeps moisture away from the body, there is serious science at work. With a family-friendly science activity, kids can take a closer look at what happens inside a diaper when the diaper gets… Read more

White-hat Hackers: Cybersecurity Specialists

August 22, 2016 10:00 AM

Hackers who use their computer programming, technology, and cyber skills to help companies protect against cyber attacks are in great demand! To address the growing need for cybersecurity specialists, Symantec and Science Buddies are helping students learn more about careers in cybersecurity. There are thousands of openings around the world for individuals who can think like a hacker to help beat hackers at their own game. An infographic on data breaches and stolen… Read more

Popcorn Popping Science

August 19, 2016 7:30 AM

In this family STEM activity, students experiment to find out the science secrets behind popcorn. What Makes Popcorn Pop? Have you ever wondered what makes popcorn pop? Not all varieties of corn pop. Popcorn has a specific structure and a specific composition that allows us to turn the hard kernels into a tasty snack. In this week's family science activity, families head to the kitchen for a firsthand look at popcorn popping science. Part of what makes popcorn pop is the water that is… Read more

Growing Science: Agriculture and Plant Projects

August 16, 2016 7:30 AM

Projects that involve growing plants may involve extra time and planning. We have strategies to help students keep agriculture and plant science projects on track! Plant-based Projects Take Time! There are many exciting project ideas at Science Buddies for students interested in agriculture, plant, and food science. Whether students want to explore questions related to plant growth or strategies for crops and farmland, these hands-on science projects… Read more

Center of a Shape Science

August 12, 2016 8:52 AM

In this family STEM activity, students experiment with a simple technique that can help them determine the center of a shape. Grab some paperclips and string to explore! In this week's family science activity, students learn how to find the "middle" or "center" of a two-dimensional shape. It can be easy to locate the center of a symmetrical shape like a circle or a square, but finding the middle of an irregular shape can seem tricky. With a bit of science, kids can pinpoint the center of any… Read more

Stay Up for the Perseid Meteor Shower

August 11, 2016 1:13 PM

This year's Perseid Meteor Shower is predicted to be the especially bright! Pair skygazing this week with hands-on student science experiments that help bring the night sky into focus. Photo: NASA/JPL Looking Up People with clear skies overhead may see up to 200 meteors an hour during the peak of this year's Perseid Meteor Shower. That's nearly double the average rate of meteors per hour during the annual meteor shower, making this year's nighttime show especially worth staying up to… Read more

Back to School with Science Buddies' Google Classroom Integration

August 9, 2016 7:55 AM

New Science Buddies' support for Google Classroom allows teachers to more easily manage STEM assignments. With new quizzes, project submission forms, and hundreds of assignable projects and STEM reading materials available, teachers can create science assignments with the click of a button. Science Buddies is excited to announce immediate availability of its new Google Classroom Integration, a robust set of free tools on the Science Buddies… Read more

Smart Plant Watering Science

August 4, 2016 11:00 AM

In this family STEM activity, students experiment to find out how the structure of soil determines how much water the soil holds. Can you use simple home science to better water your plants and gardens and reduce water waste? Find out with a hands-on water smart science activity at home! Plants Need WaterMost plants and gardens depend on regular watering to grow, but how often do they really need to be watered? With drought an issue in many areas, excessive watering of plants, lawns, and… Read more

Color Mixing and Family Physics

August 2, 2016 8:00 AM

Put on a colorful nighttime light show with this family STEM experiment! With inexpensive flashlights and colored cellophane papers, kids can experiment with additive color mixing. The results might surprise you! Mixing Colors From the time they are little, most kids learn about color mixing. In craft and art projects using colorful crayons, markers, and paint, kids are encouraged to explore how primary colors can be combined to make secondary and tertiary colors. In this week's… Read more

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