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Scientist's Pick: The Physics of an Ollie

October 19, 2009 11:12 AM

Note: A core team of scientists at Science Buddies work on an ongoing basis on the development of science fair project ideas that are grounded in real-world science and current events and are engaging. Working to excite a wide range of students, our scientists often work on projects that uncover and highlight the science that underwrites even everyday activities. Each month, we'll be asking one of our scientists "What's your favorite project idea from the ones you've recently authored and why?"… Read more

Everyday Tasks, Simple Machines, and Engineering Projects

October 15, 2009 8:22 AM

In his second "Road to the Science Fair" blog entry, Chicago-based guest teacher-blogger Brian shared questions raised as he met with staff and colleagues to talk about their upcoming science fair. Brian was prepared with an impressive set of well-considered and solid answers. He and his school are well on their way to organizing their first fair! One of the things Brian mentioned is that he and his colleagues have decided to allow students to enter Rube Goldberg Machines in the school… Read more

Getting Teachers On Board for Our First Science Fair

October 12, 2009 12:58 PM

Hi. This is Brian again... a science teacher in Chicago and guest blogger at Science Buddies this fall as I work to help organize our school's first science fair. What I'm discovering is that when you decide to run a science fair, you have to have some clear goals and objectives. According to Science Buddies' "Guide to Planning a Science Fair," the first two steps in planning a science fair are to set the date and set the goals. The goals for my school's first science fair are pretty… Read more

LCROSS Hits

October 9, 2009 7:31 AM

The above video is from NASA's coverage of the LCROSS impact the morning of October 9, 2009. Read more

Earth Science Week: Climate

October 7, 2009 11:31 AM

This week, we'll be looking skyward as we await the impact of the LCROSS satellite and hope for sight of the plume on the morning of October 9. But next week, our attentions will spiral back to Earth for "Earth Science Week 2009," October 11-17. Organized by the American Geological Institute and sponsored by a range of geoscience organizations, including the U.S. Geological Survey, NASA, the National Park Service, and the AAPG Foundation, the annual "Earth Science Week" aims to promote… Read more

Volunteer with Science Buddies!

October 2, 2009 12:14 PM

School is back in session, and that means science projects are underway. Already in my house there has been excitement over the various states of water. And as the information trickles home and what has been learned is demonstrated and relayed and put to use and tested again and again, I can't count how many times I have found a cup of water left in the freezer as an experiment. Similarly, several days in a row, a cup of water was left bedside to see if bubbles formed on the surface overnight.… Read more

Countdown to LCROSS Impact

September 28, 2009 11:21 AM

10 Days and Counting! The countdown is on! LCROSS' projected lunar impact will occur on October 9, 2009 at 11:30 UT (7:30 a.m. EDT, 4:30 a.m. PDT), +/- 30 minutes. If you've been tracking the LCROSS Mission, you know that the craft entered its third and final orbit of the Earth several weeks ago. Despite an unexpected fuel consumption problem in August that resulted in round-the-clock monitoring by the LCROSS Earth-based team, LCROSS has remained on track and… Read more

Near-Space Photos on Shoestring Budget

September 25, 2009 10:58 AM

"Earth" as photographed by Project Icarus' weather-balloon-toted camera at 93000 feet. (Photo used with permission. http://space.1337arts.com/) A recent CNN story highlights the spirit of ingenuity and determination that pushes the envelope of science and, in this case, the financial realities of space photography. Oliver Yeh, an MIT student, has a reputation among friends for being a "free thinker," but as Project Icarus proved, he's also got the science to put… Read more

From Science Teacher to Astronaut

September 21, 2009 9:25 AM

Last spring, Science Buddies announced in a teacher newsletter that applications were being accepted for Northrop Grumman Foundation's Weightless Flights of Discovery Program. Last week, the 30 teachers selected for the "zero-gravity" flight, a flight that normally runs around 5K per person, were announced. We were excited to see Erin Moore among the teachers listed. Erin, an eighth grade teacher at Lincoln Avenue School in Illinois, says she applied after hearing about the program from… Read more

Our First Science Fair

September 16, 2009 9:29 AM

Hi everyone my name is Brian Hayes. I am going to be a guest teacher blogger here at Science Buddies sharing my experiences as I attempt to start up and run a science fair at my school this fall. Here is a little about me so you know who you're dealing with: I teach at a charter school in the Rodgers Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is a school of about 550 and serves kids in grades 6-12. I teach AP Biology for mostly seniors and Earth and Space Science for freshmen. The Earth and… Read more

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