Science Buddies Blog (3 results)

For their middle school STEM project, these students built a model motion simulator to explore the physics of landing a spacecraft. A Space Science Simulation Brenton and Ethan, middle school students at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Milpitas, CA, are both thinking about a future in STEM, but neither was actively interested in space science or engineering before their 7th-grade STEM project. For last year's annual STEM fair, they… Read more

Follow the steps below to run the 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with students. The Ball Run Challenge is a fun and accessible activity for students in grades K-12. The 2026 Ball Run Challenge is an engaging, low-cost way for students to try engineering. As they design, build, test, and improve their ball runs to slow a ping pong ball from start to finish, students use the engineering design process, explore core physics concepts, and build… Read more

Give student science and engineering activities a creative Valentine's Day twist with these 12 free STEM projects, from paper circuit Valentines to invisible ink messages and dancing candy hearts! Be My STEM Valentine With a bit of creative thinking, it's easy to give favorite STEM activities a new spin and irresistible Valentine's Day flair. See our suggestions below for an assortment of science and engineering activities that can be done with… Read more