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December 4, 2017 12:00 PM

Computer Science Education Week is this week, December 4-10, 2017 — In addition to hands-on projects and career profiles to help students learn more about computer science and coding, Science Buddies has suggestions for teachers to build on the momentum and integrate computer science projects with other classroom subjects. Subjects like environmental science, history, and health offer exciting opportunities to have students create innovative apps, games, and educational tools. Presented… Read more

Student Biomedical Engineering Projects with Real-world Connections

November 10, 2017 10:00 AM

November 14 is World Diabetes Day and a great time to have conversations with students about diabetes, a disease which affects more than 400 million people around the world. Talking about biomedical engineering and the development of tools to improve diabetes management is a great way to explore the engineering design process with students and to talk about related STEM careers. Explore Diabetes Science and Biomedical Engineering with Hands-On Student STEM.… Read more

An App for Science Class

November 7, 2017 10:00 AM

Google's Science Journal app, now available for both iOS and Android, gives students and STEM teachers a powerful toolbox of science equipment—on devices they already use. Bring student STEM to life with a Science Buddies project designed to use Google's Science Journal App! www.sciencebuddies.org Note: The Google Science Journal app is no longer available. Projects and Lesson Plans at Science Buddies that used the app have been revised to… Read more

Colorful Candy Science

November 3, 2017 9:00 AM

Too much candy after Halloween? Put some of your trick-or-treat candy to scientific use with a hands-on project. This crowd-pleasing STEM activity turns colorful candies into a visual treat for students and a lesson in molecular diffusion. Candy Science: Just Add Water! Hands-on K-12 STEM. www.sciencebuddies.org Simple Candy STEM All you need to do this science activity is colorful candies, a small bowl (or plate), and water. Line the candies up in a… Read more

New Cybersecurity Projects for Students

October 3, 2017 10:20 AM

Safeguarding personal information in our digital age requires being smart about online safety, privacy, and cybersecurity risks. Thanks to support from Symantec, students can learn more about cybersecurity with three new hands-on science projects developed by Science Buddies' scientists especially for K-12 students. From investigating the availability of personal data online to learning more about encryption and exploring air-gapped computer hacking, these new projects tackle a diverse set of… Read more

Hands-on with Healthy Choices and Healthier Living

September 25, 2017 10:30 AM

Help students better understand the importance of making healthy choices with science projects and activities that let kids get hands-on with the science behind nutrition, heart health, and healthy living. A Growing Problem According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 children in the U.S., meets guidelines for obesity. This statistic translates to 17% of children in the U.S. being at increased risk for health… Read more

Gear Up for the August 2017 Solar Eclipse

August 11, 2017 6:00 AM

Is watching the solar eclipse on your calendar? If you haven't already picked up special glasses for the solar eclipse, make sure you plan ahead to ensure safe viewing! Photo: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, 2015 Solar Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse Visible in the United States The solar eclipse that will occur on August 21, 2017 is the first total solar eclipse that will be visible in the U.S. since 1979. In a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks our… Read more

Fourteen Food Science Projects

July 10, 2017 8:30 AM

Kids experiment with food science projects to investigate the science behind the process of making certain foods and recipes. From cheesecake and dough to marinades and gelatin-based desserts, there are plenty of taste-test opportunities for K-12 food science exploration at home! 14 K-12 Food Science Projects and Activities For kids interested in chemistry or in cooking and food science, kitchen science projects are a great way to experiment with… Read more

Fourth of July Science for Family Fun

June 29, 2017 1:00 PM

Take advantage of summer traditions to do hands-on with science with your kids! Celebrate with Family Science! Fireworks, ice cream, soft circuits, paper rockets, and other family-friendly, hands-on summer science ideas to celebrate the 4th of July. www.sciencebuddies.org Nighttime fireworks displays are common in the U.S. as part of Fourth of July celebrations. Popular for people of all ages, these dazzling light shows are stunning displays of science.… Read more

Be Cool this Summer with Hot Ice Cream

June 28, 2017 10:30 AM

Just the name of this sweet dessert is mind-boggling! A new kitchen chemistry project at Science Buddies guides students in an exploration of this puzzling kitchen treat that melts as it cools. Ice cream may be just the thing in summer months, cold, creamy, and sweet. But you need to eat it fast before it melts! The challenge of eating a scoop of ice cream on a cone before it drips off the sides is part of the fun of the popular frozen treat. The hotter it is outside, the more fitting… Read more

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