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Elevate Your Science Classroom: Taking Independent Student Science Projects to the Next Level
February 22, 2024 8:00 AM
In part three of the "Why Do Science Projects" series, we review strategies to support advanced science and engineering projects. Science fair projects have been a staple of the American science classroom for decades, but these competitions have come a long way from the volcanoes and potato batteries of the past. National Geographic's new docuseries, Science Fair: The Series, highlights some of the impressive projects being completed by high school… Read more
Free science project support in the Ask an Expert forums
February 20, 2024 6:00 AM
Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, students working on science and engineering projects can get extra one-on-one assistance in the Ask an Expert forums at Science Buddies. Learn more about using the free Ask an Expert forums. Students need a little extra help? Try the Ask an Expert forums! Ask an Expert is an online bulletin board system where students (and parents and teachers) can ask questions about their K-12 science and engineering projects.… Read more
Ahead of the Curve: A Science Teacher's Guide to Proactive Science Project Planning
February 16, 2024 8:00 AM
In part two of this three-part "Why Do Science Projects" series, we explore how a bit of pre-planning in the spring can pave the way for successful projects in the coming school year. Introduction Are you a middle school or early high school science teacher looking to enhance independent science learning experiences in your courses? Perhaps you've glanced at the local science fair flier, telling yourself 'next year,' only to find yourself stuck in… Read more
2024 Rubber Band Car Engineering Challenge—10 Steps to Success
February 13, 2024 8:00 AM
Follow the 10 steps below to do the 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with your students! This year's challenge is the Rubber Band Car Challenge. Getting a high score requires creative thinking and engineering to make a car that can go as far as possible. How far will your students' cars travel? The 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge is an exciting way to have students try engineering. As they design, build, test, and improve their cars,… Read more
Why Integrate Science Projects in the Classroom—A Teacher's Perspective
February 12, 2024 8:00 AM
Why should teachers have students do independent science projects? In part one of a three-part series, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies offers a teacher's perspective. Note: In this week's blog, we introduce Janna Privette, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies. With seven years of experience teaching middle and high school science, Janna has effectively integrated independent science projects into a variety of… Read more
Mini Trebuchets and a NM MESA Challenge
February 9, 2024 8:00 AM
The Mini Trebuchet STEM activity helped introduce students to science and engineering concepts needed for building larger trebuchets for the 2023 MESA Day competition. Using Short STEM Activities to Kickstart Engineering Students participating in the 2023 MESA Day challenge worked in teams to build trebuchets. In preparation for that challenge, educators used the Mini Trebuchet STEM activity to introduce the physics behind how a trebuchet works. … Read more
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