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May 3, 2018 10:00 AM

This simple STEM activity turns capillary action and "siphoning" into an exciting rainbow-colored demonstration! Try this colorful "Walking Water" science activity How can you move water from one cup to another without pouring it? A simple hands-on experiment with a series of clear cups and paper towels lets students explore this question. When they see water move up and then down the paper towels, there will be plenty of opportunity for… Read more

Is the Spoon Black or Silver?

February 2, 2018 1:30 PM

You will need light-bending science to explain what is going on with this fun visual illusion! Fun with Science: Why does this blackened spoon look silver in water? www.sciencebuddies.org Kids love science that appears to be somehow "like magic" in the way something tricks our mind or eyes into believing something different than what is really happening. When kids are given the opportunity to explore the science behind an illusion firsthand and learn how… 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

Stained Laundry Science and Bleach

April 28, 2017 8:00 AM

With a guided science activity, students can get a firsthand look at how bleach helps remove colored stains from laundry. Are some colors harder to remove than others? Put it to the test! Grass, mud, spaghetti sauce, grape jelly, mustard... all of these can leave stains on your white clothes that can be difficult to get out, and there are all kinds of other stains you might end up with in the course of a regular day. Whether you spill something, drop something, fall in something, or… Read more

The Physics of Falling Toast

March 3, 2017 10:30 AM

Will a piece of buttered toast land buttered side up or down if it falls to the floor? Students can find out with a hands-on science activity. The Physics of Falling If a piece of buttered toast is dropped from the height of a table, will it land buttered side up or down? If it falls the same way from a higher vantage, will the end result be different? Does the result change if you cover the toast with peanut butter instead? How about jelly? What happens if the piece of buttered toast… Read more

Make Your Own Sorting Machine

February 6, 2017 9:00 AM

Creative DIY STEM projects like making a sorting machine help students understand steps of the engineering design process. Plus, hands-on science activities like this are lots of fun in the classroom and give kids a practical challenge to solve. Have you ever used a machine that you put a handful of coins into, and the coins fall into collectors based on the type of coin? This kind of machine is fun to use and makes it easy to sort your money. The… Read more

Enzymes, Foam, and Hydrogen Peroxide

January 20, 2017 10:51 AM

A hands-on science activity helps students observe the role of the catalase enzyme in breaking down hydrogen peroxide in the body. Enzymes in the Body Enzymes are molecules in the human body that help speed up chemical reactions. Some enzymes help with the digestion of food in the body, but there are thousands of different kinds of enzymes, each designed to help with a specific reaction. For example, while you might use hydrogen peroxide externally, when hydrogen peroxide forms inside… Read more

Mechanical Science Scissor Lift

January 18, 2017 1:26 PM

Kids can experiment with physics and mechanical engineering at home or in the classroom by making a fun cardboard scissor lift. Explore Mechanical Science Simple devices and machines can be used to help solve everyday problems. A scissor lift is a device that can fold up compactly but can extend to a great length. This kind of device uses a system of mechanical linkages and can stretch out or contract with an accordion-like motion. In the Build a… Read more

Finger Paint Fractals

January 5, 2017 11:56 AM

Kids can explore fractals and search for similar and repeating patterns with a family-friendly science activity at home. Beautiful Math Fractals refer to specific kinds of patterns that repeat, often at smaller and smaller sizes. This characteristic of patterns that repeat at different scales is referred to as self-similarity. Fractals can be found in nature as well as in digital art. While the study of fractals is something mathematicians do, kids of… Read more

Pumpkin Power Project

October 26, 2016 6:00 AM

Many students doing a Veggie Power experiment use potatoes or lemons, but students can experiment with pumpkins, squash, and more! Pumpkin Power! Explore alternative energy and electronics with the Veggie Power kit -- and a pumpkin (or other fruits and vegetables). Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. Pumpkin Patch Science With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkin-based science can be a fun way to get hands-on during science class or at home. With… Read more

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