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Rocket Science Activities

July 3, 2019 6:00 AM

Take science outdoors with four high-flying rocket science projects and activities! 3-2-1 Blast Off with Rocket Science Moon Landing Anniversary This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, which means this is a perfect time to plan hands-on rocket exploration with students! Try one of the four "to the Moon and back" STEM activities listed below to celebrate this important space science milestone. Rocket Science… Read more

Put Global Problem Solvers: The Series in Action with Free Lesson Plans

June 18, 2019 6:00 AM

A new trio of Science Buddies lesson plans help educators create hands-on opportunities for students to use science and engineering to problem solve real-world problems! Problem solved! Three STEM lessons for use with Global Problem Solvers: The Series! The Global Problem Solvers: The Series animated video series features a team of smart, STEM-savvy teenagers who work together to solve real-world problems. These teens are fun, likeable, and… Read more

STEM is for Everyone: Temple Grandin, Animal Scientist with Autism

June 4, 2019 6:00 AM

The unique attributes of her autism helped Dr. Temple Grandin succeed in animal science. Her story highlights the power of personal interest and of mentors and educators who embrace difference and find ways to motivate and empower all students to excel. Temple Grandin is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and is a well-known speaker and author about both animal behavior and autism. Her pragmatic approach to talking about autism… Read more

Team Roles and STEM Inclusion

June 4, 2019 6:00 AM

Science Buddies is committed to encouraging dialogue about inclusion and accessibility in science classrooms and programs. As we work to develop resources to support K-12 educators in engaging all learners with hands-on STEM, we want to share ideas and best-practices that can be implemented now or in the future with your students. Learn more about how using "roles" in group settings can make a difference! Above: participants at a recent conference sponsored by… Read more

Your Science Project Data Wherever You Are

May 28, 2019 6:00 AM

Google's Science Journal app now syncs with Google Drive to make it easier for students to access their science project data from multiple devices. Science Journal now syncs with Google Drive! www.sciencebuddies.org Note: The Google Science Journal app is no longer available. Projects and Lesson Plans at Science Buddies that used the app have been revised to use other sensor apps for mobile devices that have similar functionality. The information below… Read more

School Launches STEM Fair with Science Projects Done at School

May 20, 2019 6:00 AM

Science Buddies projects were a hit among students working on science and engineering projects for this California school's first STEM fair. Above: These students completed a video game design project using Scratch for the STEM Fair. Students in grades K-8 at St. John the Baptist School in Milpitas, California recently showed off their hands-on science and engineering projects at the school's first ever STEM Fair. The school integrated a STEM Lab… Read more

5 Reasons Global Problem Solvers: The Series Will Inspire STEM Interest in Your Students

May 14, 2019 6:00 AM

A free animated series from Cisco emphasizes teamwork, social, and creative skills in solving world challenges. With a team of teens each with a real-world superpower, the GPS series educates kids about STEM-based problem solving and social entrepreneurship and inspires them to find and use their own superpowers. Above: The Global Problem Solvers: The Series trailer. "My name is Putri, and I have assembled a team to take on our world's toughest challenges." Meet the Global Problem Solvers… Read more

5 Fizzing, Foaming, and Bubbling Science Projects!

May 13, 2019 6:00 AM

Get a reaction from students when you add these fizzy, foaming, fun projects to science class! Five Foaming, Fizzing, and Bubbling Science Projects! www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities All five of these hands-on science activities involve a chemical or physical reaction that is simple to trigger and a lot of fun to watch! Try one of these STEM projects to shake things up with projects that fizz, foam, or bubble! Make an Alka-Seltzer Powered Lava… Read more

Simple Science Activities with Cardboard Tubes

May 7, 2019 6:00 AM

Beat Spring Fever in science class with fun hands-on science activities that use cardboard tubes. These activities are simple to plan but offer creative learning opportunities for all ages! Five STEM Activities with Cardboard Tubes: Science Activities at Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities Testing schedules and the approach of the end of the school year can make it hard to keep students engaged. Hands-on activities that reinforce… Read more

Enter the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a chance to win $25,000 & exclusive 3M mentorship

April 18, 2019 10:00 AM

Is your student America's next Top Young Scientist? Encourage your students to showcase their passion for science and innovation and enter this video competition for a chance to win—but don't wait, the deadline is May 7th! #m Young Scientist Challenge: Spark Curiousity in your students and they could win $25,000! Enter today. #YoungScientist The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is looking for America's 2019 Top Young Scientist — could it be one… Read more

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