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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
Exploring Sound Intensity with a Sensor App
March 28, 2018 6:00 AM
The third in our "how-to" series for using Google's Science Journal app for science class focuses on using the sound intensity sensor to record data. Experiment with the sound intensity 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 have similar… Read more
Explore STEM at USASEF this April
March 23, 2018 6:00 AM
The 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival may be the largest national STEM event ever. Register to attend the free event and be a part of the STEM celebration! Festival Expo: April 7 & 8, 2018. Presented by Lockheed Martin. See Where STEM Can Take You. April 5-8, 2018: Washington, DC. Where Can STEM Take You The USA Science and Engineering Festival (USASEF) is happening soon! The 2018 USASEF will take place in Washington, D.C., April 5-8. The… Read more
Get Started with a Sensor App
March 13, 2018 12:00 PM
Google's free Science Journal app brings a powerful set of science measuring tools to student devices. Get to know the app and start using it today for STEM experiments. Get Started using Google's Science Journal app for K-12 STEM! 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… Read more
Sensor Savvy with a Mobile Phone App
March 13, 2018 12:00 PM
The second installment in our "how-to" series for using Google's Science Journal app for science class focuses on using sensors to monitor and record data. Use sensors and record data 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 have similar functionality.… Read more
Summer Science Camps = Fun and Exploration
March 12, 2018 12:08 AM
The summer months will be here before you know it! Shake up your student's summer routine by adding a science camp to the mix. From zoology to computer game design, there's a STEM camp for all interests and ages. What will your students discover at a summer STEM camp? No Textbooks Required Childhood summers should be times of relaxation, fun, creativity, and exploration, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) camp fits perfectly into… Read more
Lesson Plans for Real-world Environmental Science
February 27, 2018 6:00 AM
New Lesson Plans from Science Buddies enable middle and high school classroom discussions of environmental impact and hands-on exploration of sensor-based technologies that might make a difference. These STEM activities are perfect for schools with a Maker space! When it comes to protecting the environment and reducing our impact, sensor-based technologies may be part of the solution. With sensors providing real-time monitoring, individuals, agencies,… Read more
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