Science Buddies Blog (4 results)

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to talk about habitats, ecosystems, food webs, and more as you explore biodiversity with K-12 students. Biodiversity, the "biological diversity" of our planet, is key to human survival. There are an estimated 8.7 million species of plants and animals on Earth, but biodiversity is more than just a count of how many different types of plants and animals (species) exist in an area or on the planet.… Read more

The 9th annual challenge sparked interest in engineering in thousands of students around the world. Winners have been announced. Record Participation in the 2023 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge More than 13,000 K-12 students were inspired to explore engineering with the 2023 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge. Students working in teams of 1-4, from 33 countries around the world took the Ping Pong Pickup Challenge to design a device that can… Read more

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to explore weather science and climate with K-12 students. Weather science appears at various points in the K-12 science curriculum. Many elements of weather are easily observable by students of all ages, which makes teaching introductory weather concepts accessible to even the youngest of students. Evidence of "weather" can be felt in the air (do you need a jacket today?), observed in how a kite flies or how… Read more

With Earth Day and discussion of sustainability in mind, introduce students to the principles of green chemistry. With these new science projects, students can explore sunscreens, detergents, biofabrics and more with green chemistry principles in mind. From making kombucha leather seaweed fabric to using enzyme-based detergents, see how green chemistry can make a difference! Science Projects that Use Green Chemistry Talking with students about… Read more