Family Science | Science Buddies Blog (Page 8)

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

11 Launch and Catapult Science Projects

June 27, 2017 7:39 AM

Put physics in motion! Experiment with the science of launching and catapulting with fun hands-on science and engineering projects. How can science explain trajectory, flight path, and aim? Launch and Catapult Science. Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org K-12 Science Projects and Activities The following Science Buddies projects explore the science of launching and catapulting with trebuchets, rockets, catapults, or similar… Read more

Get Ready for Summer Science

June 7, 2017 8:00 AM

Summer break is a great time for kids to explore hands-on science just for the fun of it! We have recommendations for creative summer science projects they will enjoy. Put Science on the Summer Calendar After the first week or so, many kids realize that summer break leaves a lot of time to fill. Creative, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities can help keep kids engaged and challenged all summer long. Hands-on science… Read more

15 Kitchen Science Projects Roundup!

June 5, 2017 9:30 AM

Experiment with kitchen science with a great hands-on science project idea from Science Buddies. From molecular gastronomy to making the best grilled cheese and marshmallows, we've got suggestions for fifteen tasty kitchen-based STEM explorations for students. Hands-on Science in the Kitchen. Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org K-12 Science Projects and Activities in the Kitchen For kids interested in chemistry or in cooking and… Read more

14 Balloon Science Activities

June 1, 2017 7:00 AM

Engaging student science doesn't always require specialty materials. These hands-on STEM projects all use balloons! Hands-on Science with Ballons. Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org K-12 Science Projects and Activities Balloons can be used in a wide range of student hands-on science projects. From powering a car or propelling a hovercraft to enabling exploration of rocket science, kids can experiment with physics, aerodynamics,… Read more

Science with Fidget Spinners

May 26, 2017 11:55 AM

Fidget spinners are incredibly popular right now with kids. There is some argument about whether or not there is "science" behind the claims that the toy helps some kids focus, and some schools have gone so far as to ban the toys. At Science Buddies, we are more interested in the fun science kids can DO with these toys. From 3D printing and design to data analysis and even physics, with fidget spinners on hand, kids can tap into engaging science explorations this summer and turn the "spin" into… Read more

STEM at Home for Winter Break

December 6, 2016 9:45 AM

School may be out for Winter Break, but Science Buddies has plenty of awesome science, technology, engineering, and math activities to keep kids inspired and excited at home! Give your kids great "to do" options for a fun and engaging Winter Break. Set Them Up with Engaging Science Activities at Home The winter break from school is a great time for hands-on activities with the kids. Spend family time exploring something scientifically cool, or set your kids up with a few materials and… Read more

Halloween Robots

October 21, 2016 1:30 PM

Build your own Halloween-inspired robots as a class, after-school, or family robotics activity! Halloween Robots! Use craft materials and creativity to build simple vibrating robots. Fun introductory robotics activity! Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org Simple Robots Offer Multi-level Exploration Robots can be incredibly complex and sophisticated in both design and function. But all you need to make a simple vibrating robot (a… Read more

Popcorn Popping Science

August 19, 2016 7:30 AM

In this family STEM activity, students experiment to find out the science secrets behind popcorn. What Makes Popcorn Pop? Have you ever wondered what makes popcorn pop? Not all varieties of corn pop. Popcorn has a specific structure and a specific composition that allows us to turn the hard kernels into a tasty snack. In this week's family science activity, families head to the kitchen for a firsthand look at popcorn popping science. Part of what makes popcorn pop is the water that is… Read more

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