Science Buddies Blog (3 results)

From icky slime to candy coatings, fake blood, wearable LEDs, a fire snake, and things that foam, light up, or glow in the dark, we have STEM suggestions for spooky, Halloween-themed science and engineering to explore with students! Halloween Science and Engineering Projects! Trick or treat! It's Halloween season! With its emphasis on the ghostly, the ghoulish, the gruesome, the spooky, the icky, and, of course, the sweet (to eat), Halloween brings an assortment of exciting themes to… Read more

Use these free chemistry lesson plans, experiments, and activities to teach and explore chemical reactions with K-12 students. A chemical reaction occurs when two or more substances (reactants) are mixed together and result in one or more new substances (products). When teaching about chemical reactions, educators show chemical reactions in action and, when possible, let students get hands-on exploring reactions. With classroom science experiments,… Read more

Bring the study of bacteria and microscopic organisms to life with student science projects Taking a Closer Look at Bacteria Whether you are setting up a classroom wish list, bookmarking hands-on science projects to recommend to students, or making suggestions for families to explore STEM at home, the following kits, projects, and science supplies offer hands-on learning opportunities for students across grade levels. The Bacteria Discovery and… Read more