Science Buddies Blog (Page 16)

July 26, 2023 8:00 AM

Take a closer look at the benefits of independent science projects, from skills development to standards fulfillment. This is Part 2 of our STEM education series exploring the combined value of students doing science projects and showcasing them at science fairs. As summarized in the first post in this STEM education series, independent science projects are part of a powerful combination of "science project + science fair" that fuels an… Read more

Why Do Science Projects and Science Fairs?

July 12, 2023 8:00 AM

In this four-part STEM education series, we take a closer look at the unparalleled educational value of student science projects and science fair participation. Follow along for tips, tools, and best practices for managing STEM projects and science fairs with K-12 students. A Powerful Learning Sequence Do you assign student science projects? Do you connect science projects to a school or local science fair as an end goal? Are you talking to… Read more

Inclusive STEM Career Discovery–Best Practices

June 29, 2023 8:00 AM

Empower all students to envision a future in STEM! These best practices help educators do successful, personalized, career discovery exploration with students with disabilities. STEM Careers Are for Everyone The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued growth in STEM jobs. Filling those jobs means reaching students at pivotal ages and empowering them to see themselves with a future in STEM. With career exploration tools and activities like the… Read more

Encouraging Students to Learn Basic Coding for a Science Fair Project—Broadcom Coding with Commitment®

June 22, 2023 8:00 AM

The Broadcom Coding with Commitment® award celebrates students in grades 5-8 who use basic coding to solve a community problem that they care about that aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. Learn more about several of the student projects recognized at Broadcom Foundation-sponsored science fairs this year to get inspired by the potential of student coding or be empowered to solve real-world problems! Broadcom Coding with… Read more

14 Science Projects and Lessons About the Solar System

June 16, 2023 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM projects, lessons, and activities to help students get hands-on exploring and learning about solar system science. The Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and space are concepts students identify early on. The names of the planets quickly follow, along with stars and the reality that the Sun, too, is a star and is the closest star to Earth. Students learn that the Earth is one of eight planets in our solar system, a group of planets that… Read more

12 Science Kits for Summer Science Experiments and Discovery

June 6, 2023 8:00 AM

Bring home hands-on science exploration with convenient STEM kits from Science Buddies! Set kids up to explore robotics, computer programming, chemistry, physics, and more! As you plan for summer break, consider the value of hands-on science and engineering kits for keeping kids occupied, engaged, and learning! Camps and summer programs are great, but hands-on science and engineering kits can create powerful, flexible, self-paced learning opportunities… Read more

Rev Up STEM Learning with Car Science Projects

June 5, 2023 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM lessons, experiments, and activities to teach science and engineering related to cars and to explore core science concepts with homemade cars. Rev Up STEM Learning — Car Science Experiments for Science Class and Science Fair Educators can use DIY cars made from simple materials to teach students about science and engineering related to the design, building, testing, and safety of cars and to demonstrate and explore general… Read more

Ready, Set, Go! (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

June 1, 2023 12:00 PM

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: Ready, Set, Go! STEM — awesome summer science experiments that take off, roll, fly, spin, and more! From the Vault!: This post was part of our… Read more

Awesome Summer Science Experiments

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

Popsicle Stick STEM Projects

May 15, 2023 6:00 AM

Use wooden craft sticks or popsicle sticks for hands-on STEM activities! STEM Projects with Simple Materials Doing hands-on science doesn't have to involve expensive or specialty materials. The projects highlighted below all feature wooden craft or popsicle sticks! Hands-on STEM Activities Using Popsicle Sticks Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction: Interweave wooden craft sticks in an exploration of potential and kinetic… Read more

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