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June 1, 2023 8:00 AM

From the Vault!: This summer science series is from 2021 and features ten free weeks of Awesome Summer Science projects and experiments for kids to do at home, in a summer program, or in a formal learning environment. Ten Weeks of Awesome Summer Science Experiments! For many families, summer days leave kids with lots of freeform time to fill! Right alongside arts and crafts, it can be easy to explore science and engineering! Hands-on STEM is a great way for kids to unplug and make, build,… Read more

10 STEM Activities with Cardboard Tubes

May 12, 2023 6:00 AM

Don't throw those out! Save all the empty cardboard tubes! These simple materials can be put to use in fun hands-on science and engineering activities. This roundup highlights 10 free STEM activities you can do with empty cardboard tubes from toilet paper or paper towel tubes. Recycled materials are great for many hands-on science and engineering activities. Paired with craft materials and some tape or glue, kids can turn recycled containers and… Read more

Paper Circuits Science Projects

May 8, 2023 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM projects and activities to learn about circuits and make interactive paper circuits with K-12 students. Teach About Circuits! With "paper circuits," students can learn about circuits and design and build their first circuits on a piece of paper. Paper circuits are great for introducing students to circuits because the materials are simple. With copper tape, an LED, and a coin cell battery, students can assemble a circuit, learn… Read more

Optical Illusion Science Projects

January 10, 2023 12:00 AM

Explore optical illusions and trick the eye with these science fair projects, experiments, and STEM activities. How Do Optical Illusions Trick the Eye? Optical illusions (also called visual illusions) can be fun, mind-boggling, mesmerizing, puzzling, and surprising! Our eyes don't always see what they should. An optical or visual illusion occurs when there is a disconnect between our brain and our eyes or when something goes wrong in the visual process. Science related to light, vision, and… Read more

Imagine Your Story - STEM Activities for Storytellers of All Ages!

June 2, 2022 8:00 AM

Are you getting ready for a summer of reading with kids? Make things even more creative and fun this summer with free, hands-on science and engineering activities that help students bring their stories to life. Pair Summer Reading with Storytelling Fun! Library reading programs are a hallmark of summer break! Checking off "books read" on a colorful map, a multi-part bookworm, or some other engaging book log as part of your library's summer reading… Read more

Carnival STEM (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

August 2, 2021 8:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: big-top science with awesome summer science experiments that tap into the spirit of the local fair, amusement park, or carnival. Awesome Carnival… Read more

Wacky Water Science (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

July 26, 2021 8:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: make a splash with awesome summer science experiments that involve water! Awesome Wacky Water Experiments The activities in Week 8 of our Awesome Summer… Read more

Radiant Rainbows (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

July 19, 2021 10:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: awesome summer science experiments with colorful rainbow flair. Awesome Radiant Rainbow Science The activities in Week 7 of our Awesome Summer… Read more

Clever Contraptions (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

July 12, 2021 8:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: awesome summer science experiments for crazy, clever contraptions kids can build and put to use. Awesome Clever Contraptions The activities in Week… Read more

Amazing Art Science (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

July 5, 2021 10:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: amazing art science experiments and creative activities for artists, makers, storytellers, and innovators! Awesome Science Experiments for Artists Are… Read more

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