Science Buddies Blog (Page 36)

June 7, 2018 10:00 AM

Ocean pollution is a growing global environmental problem. For World Oceans Day, talk with students about this problem and ways in which everyone can help reduce the amount of plastic trash flowing into waterways. Photo: By Loranchet, Wikimedia Commons Plastic Filling the Oceans World Oceans Day is June 8, 2018. The theme of this year's global observance is the importance of reducing plastic pollution that is making its way into our oceans. The… Read more

Real-world Blood Typing and the Value of Blood Donation

June 4, 2018 6:00 AM

Thanks to blood donors around the world, lives are saved every day with transfusions. Blood donations also make important treatments possible, like Anti-D injections used during pregnancy. With a hands-on science project, students can learn more about blood typing. Photo: Wikimedia The Gift of Blood Donation Over the last 60 years, James Harrison, age 81, donated blood more than 1,170 times. His donations are estimated to have helped save the lives of… Read more

A Pet Science Project Success

May 24, 2018 6:00 AM

At Science Buddies, we know that students who choose a science project of personal interest often enjoy the experience the most. For this eighth grade student, the key to a positive first science fair experience was a project about his dog. For his 8th grade science fair, this student found science inspiration in the family dog. www.sciencebuddies.org A Perfect Pick for Every Student When assigned to do a science project, many students are unsure at… Read more

Laurel vs. Yanny and Student STEM

May 22, 2018 6:00 AM

A vocabulary site pronunciation clip turned the Internet on its ear last week when people couldn't agree on what they were hearing. Students interested in the Laurel vs. Yanny debate can explore other fascinating hands-on STEM projects related to illusion and human perception. Is the dress blue and black or white and gold? Do you hear "Laurel" or "Yanny"? The Internet loves these kinds of brain teasers, ordinary media moments that unexpectedly divide the… Read more

Science Buddies Teams up with PPG Volunteers to Improve Crime Scene Chemistry Project

May 15, 2018 6:00 AM

With help from a team of PPG volunteers, Science Buddies updated a popular science project to ensure a positive science learning experience for high school students curious about the way luminol is used at a crime scene. The Challenge—A Large Directory of Projects Requires Ongoing Maintenance Science Buddies has more than 1,100 free science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM) project ideas and activities for K-12 students. The depth of the… Read more

Colorful Walking Water Science Activity

May 3, 2018 10:00 AM

This simple STEM activity turns capillary action and "siphoning" into an exciting rainbow-colored demonstration! Try this colorful "Walking Water" science activity How can you move water from one cup to another without pouring it? A simple hands-on experiment with a series of clear cups and paper towels lets students explore this question. When they see water move up and then down the paper towels, there will be plenty of opportunity for… Read more

Free Lesson Plan to Model the Odds of Developing an Autoimmune Disease

April 25, 2018 6:00 AM

A new hands-on NGSS-aligned lesson plan helps student model the probability of getting an autoimmune disease and explore the range of factors that may contribute to these diseases. Free Lesson Plan! Model the odds of getting an autoimmune disease. www.sciencebuddies.org Today is National DNA Day, an annual celebration of the completion of the Human Genome Project. To support educators doing hands-on lessons on genetics, Science Buddies has released a… Read more

Exploring Light with a Sensor App

April 23, 2018 10:00 AM

The fourth in our "how-to" series for using Google's Science Journal app for science class focuses on using the light sensor to record data and perform experiments involving light. Experiment with the light sensor in the Science Journal app. 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… Read more

Inspiring Students about STEM Careers and Robotics

April 10, 2018 6:00 AM

When a senior staff scientist at Science Buddies met online with an elementary school robotics team in Texas, the students got a much bigger dose of STEM inspiration than they expected! Science Buddies robotics expert talks with students about robotics and STEM careers. www.sciencebuddies.org Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers As a small non-profit organization working on STEM education materials to help support more than 18 million students, teachers,… Read more

See Where STEM Can Take You

April 6, 2018 11:00 AM

The 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo is happening this weekend! Register to attend this exciting free event and see where STEM can take you. Plus, Lockheed Martin announced winners today for the 2017 Generation Beyond Video Challenge. Grand prize winners won $10,000 for videos presenting ideas for Mars habitation modules! STEM Can Take You into Outer Space The 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival is underway! Today, April 6, is Sneak… Read more

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