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Backyard Science: Summer of STEM (Week 10)

August 3, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: birds, bugs, flowers, weather, and other backyard science investigations! Backyard Science This week,… Read more

STEM is for Everyone: Richard Mankin, Entomologist

July 31, 2020 8:00 AM

Richard Mankin is an entomologist who studies bugs and insects by "listening" to them. Using acoustic tools, Mankin helps detect, monitor, and solve problems related to pests and invasive species. A Career Studying Bugs and Insects Scientists who study bugs and insects often do fieldwork to track and observe their subjects by looking. Turning over a log, peering closely at a pile of dirt, or investigating tree leaves can reveal a thriving ecosystem… Read more

Mission to Mars: Summer of STEM (Week 9)

July 27, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: go on a Mission to Mars with space-themed science! A Mission to Mars with Space Science On NASA's… Read more

Strange but True: Summer of STEM (Week 8)

July 20, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: 15 interesting and exciting explorations in the category of "strange but true" science. Strange but True… Read more

STEM is for Everyone: Wanda Díaz-Merced, Astrophysicist

July 16, 2020 6:00 AM

Wanda Díaz-Merced was forced to find new ways to continue her work as an astrophysicist after going blind. Today, she uses sonification to approach space data from a different angle — with her ears. A Career Studying Space When we think of astronomers, astrophysicists, and space scientists, we often think about looking at the sky. Many kids grow up learning to identify constellations they can see on a clear night, maybe having… Read more

Superhero Science: Summer of STEM (Week 7)

July 13, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: up, up, and away with superhero science! Superhero STEM Superhero stories appeal to people of all ages.… Read more

Water Play: Summer of STEM (Week 6)

July 6, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: make a splash with water play and water-based science experiments! Water Play Science Week 6 focuses on… Read more

Fireworks and Picnics: Summer of STEM (Week 5)

June 29, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies each week this summer for fun STEM themes for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. We'll keep you inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: fireworks, picnics, and other celebration-themed science activities! Celebrate with STEM! Week 5 puts summer celebrations in the spotlight! They may look different this year,… Read more

Artists and Makers: Summer of STEM (Week 4)

June 22, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll have a fun STEM theme for kids of all ages, suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. With our Summer of STEM, we'll keep you and your kids inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: creative activities for artists, makers, and innovators! Artists & Makers Week 4 is for artists,… Read more

Wizards and Magic: Summer of STEM (Week 3)

June 15, 2020 6:00 AM

Join Science Buddies this summer for virtual summer camp! Each week, we'll highlight fun STEM themes for kids of all ages, including suggestions for simple hands-on activities, book picks, and more. We'll keep you inspired all summer with creative and innovative science and engineering activities — for free. This week: wizard- and magic-themed science! Wizards & Magic STEM Week 3 brings out the wizard in all of us! If your kids are fans of… Read more

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