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October 1, 2025 8:00 AM

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

Hispanic Scientists and Engineers

September 2, 2025 8:34 AM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning more about some of the many Hispanic and Latinx scientists and engineers who have made important contributions to science history. Hispanic Heritage Month: Scientists to learn more about! Update! This post has been updated for 2025! Learn More about these Hispanic and Latinx Scientists and Engineers In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15), we highlight a few of the Hispanic and Latinx… Read more

Pocket-Sized Physical Computing Projects with micro:bit

August 1, 2025 8:00 AM

With support for block-based programming and an array of on-board input/output features, pocket-sized micro:bit makes it easy for students to jump in with physical computing projects that enable them to design and code real-world solutions. Making Coding Accessible At Science Buddies, we have a wide range of resources to support students interested in exploring coding, electronics, and circuit building with hands-on science and engineering projects.… Read more

13 Boat and Submarine Science Projects and Experiments

June 24, 2025 8:00 AM

Investigate the physics of boat design, floating, sinking, and more with boat and boat design science and engineering projects, including DIY sailboats, submarines, and underwater ROVs. Boat and Submarine Science Experiments For students fascinated with boats, submarines, and other water vehicles, science projects can make great hands-on explorations. These projects can be fun in summer months or for a school science project or the science fair.… Read more

Sew Red, White, and Blue with Wearables and Soft Circuits

June 20, 2025 11:00 AM

When you combine circuit building, conductive thread, LEDs, and fabric, you can, literally, wear your electronics on your sleeve! Above: Made with conductive thread, this little monster is a fun and kid-friendly electronic textile patch that lights up red, white, and blue! There may be plenty of loud, booming, and colorful nighttime celebrations for local 4th of July celebrations. Even before the sun goes down, the sounds of fireworks begin,… Read more

Heading Back to Earth—An Astronaut's Perspective

May 27, 2025 8:00 AM

Science Buddies' founder, Kenneth Hess, was an astronaut on Blue Origin's NS-25 suborbital spaceflight. Follow along as he recounts the minutes of descent and rapid changes in g-force before touching back down on Earth—and explore science projects students can do to experiment with the physics of spacecraft design and landing. Above: Blue Origin NS-25 booster coming in for a vertical landing at Launch Site One spaceport in the West Texas desert, May 19,… Read more

Inspiring AAPI Scientists and Engineers - Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 2, 2025 6:00 AM

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Learn more about inspiring AANHPI scientists and engineers! May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. As part of our ongoing work to introduce students to a wide range of scientists and engineers and to continue to represent diversity in STEM, our list of AANHPI individuals joins our other lists dedicated to Black History Month, Women's… Read more

Reusable Energy Projects for Earth Day

April 15, 2025 8:00 AM

Get hands-on exploring alternative and reusable energy with one of these student projects, just in time for Earth Day. Exploring Reusable and Clean Energy The theme of Earth Day 2025 is Our Power, Our Planet, with a focus on the importance of clean and reusable energy. Students can explore strategies for obtaining energy from wind, the Sun, the ocean, and more with projects like the ones highlighted below. Sustainability and Reusable Energy… Read more

March Madness Basketball Science Projects

March 18, 2025 8:00 AM

As college basketball prepares for the March Madness spring championship, students can investigate basketball science and the math and physics behind hoops success. March Madness Sports Science Great hands-on sports science projects help students explore science, physics, and math principles at work in the sports they love to play and watch. When it comes to basketball and March Madness, students can bounce through physics experiments related to… Read more

Light Up Your Creativity with Electric Play Dough

December 20, 2024 9:00 AM

Kids can add a kick of STEM to the equation when they integrate LEDs and circuits to their play dough creations! Light Up the Holidays with Electric Play Dough. Make creative light-up projects and learn about circuits and electricity at the same time! Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org Hands-on Creative Science Rolling a ball or making a snake from dough can be fun for all ages. With simple electronics concepts and two different… Read more

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