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Free science project support in the Ask an Expert forums

February 20, 2024 6:00 AM

Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, students working on science and engineering projects can get extra one-on-one assistance in the Ask an Expert forums at Science Buddies. Learn more about using the free Ask an Expert forums. Students need a little extra help? Try the Ask an Expert forums! Ask an Expert is an online bulletin board system where students (and parents and teachers) can ask questions about their K-12 science and engineering projects.… Read more

Ahead of the Curve: A Science Teacher's Guide to Proactive Science Project Planning

February 16, 2024 8:00 AM

In part two of this three-part "Why Do Science Projects" series, we explore how a bit of pre-planning in the spring can pave the way for successful projects in the coming school year. Introduction Are you a middle school or early high school science teacher looking to enhance independent science learning experiences in your courses? Perhaps you've glanced at the local science fair flier, telling yourself 'next year,' only to find yourself stuck in… Read more

2024 Rubber Band Car Engineering Challenge—10 Steps to Success

February 13, 2024 8:00 AM

Follow the 10 steps below to do the 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with your students! This year's challenge is the Rubber Band Car Challenge. Getting a high score requires creative thinking and engineering to make a car that can go as far as possible. How far will your students' cars travel? The 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge is an exciting way to have students try engineering. As they design, build, test, and improve their cars,… Read more

Why Integrate Science Projects in the Classroom—A Teacher's Perspective

February 12, 2024 8:00 AM

Why should teachers have students do independent science projects? In part one of a three-part series, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies offers a teacher's perspective. Note: In this week's blog, we introduce Janna Privette, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies. With seven years of experience teaching middle and high school science, Janna has effectively integrated independent science projects into a variety of… Read more

Mini Trebuchets and a NM MESA Challenge

February 9, 2024 8:00 AM

The Mini Trebuchet STEM activity helped introduce students to science and engineering concepts needed for building larger trebuchets for the 2023 MESA Day competition. Using Short STEM Activities to Kickstart Engineering Students participating in the 2023 MESA Day challenge worked in teams to build trebuchets. In preparation for that challenge, educators used the Mini Trebuchet STEM activity to introduce the physics behind how a trebuchet works. … Read more

10 Reasons to Do the Rubber Band Car Challenge

January 30, 2024 8:08 AM

Thinking about the 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge? Here are 10 reasons this is a great STEM challenge for your students. The annual Science Buddies Engineering Challenge makes it fun for students to try engineering. Each year, the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge presents an innovative and engaging engineering task and asks students in grades K-12 around the world to use the engineering design process to brainstorm, design, build, and test a… Read more

Tenth Annual Science Buddies Engineering Challenge Revealed

January 11, 2024 8:00 AM

K-12 students worldwide are invited to explore engineering with the 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge—The Rubber Band Car Challenge The Science Buddies Engineering Challenge Every year, from February to March, teams of students around the world work to solve a fun engineering challenge that lets them "try" engineering and builds confidence in using the engineering design process. 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge The 2024… Read more

49 New Science Projects in 2023!

December 27, 2023 12:00 AM

A summary look at the exciting range of hands-on science and engineering projects and STEM lessons added to our STEM project library in 2023! Our team of staff scientists and engineers worked hard all year long to create engaging new materials to support hands-on K-12 STEM exploration. The projects below highlight additions to our library of student science and engineering projects in 2023 in the following areas: Aeronautics Agricultural… Read more

Diabetes Science Projects - Fostering Diabetes Awareness

November 8, 2023 8:00 AM

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Science Buddies has a robust collection of K-12 science projects that encourage students to explore questions about diabetes and the science behind it. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, a condition in which the body either no longer produces insulin or does not… Read more

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Science Projects

October 11, 2023 8:00 AM

Mapping of projects at Science Buddies that connect with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals helps students discover projects and experiments with real-world impact. Connecting Student Science Projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives surrounding social, economic, and environmental challenges. With goals ranging from ending hunger to ensuring… Read more

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