Science Buddies Blog (Page 37)

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

Can Aerodynamic Suits Give U.S. Speed Skaters an Edge?

February 15, 2018 1:20 PM

To achieve their best at this year's Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, speed skaters from all over the world have spent countless hours training on the ice and in the gym. American skaters are hoping that specially designed aerodynamic suits will give them an edge over their competition. Students can learn more about aerodynamics with hands-on STEM projects. Above: Instagram post shared by US Speedskating (@usspeedskating) on Jan 27, 2018 during training… Read more

Build a Simple Special Delivery Robot for Valentine's Day

February 12, 2018 8:00 AM

Get creative and build your own Valentine's Day Special Delivery robot! Special Delivery! Use paper, craft materials, and creative thinking to turn a simple vibrating robot into a Valentine's Day delivery bot! www.sciencebuddies.org From Simple Vibrobot to Special Delivery All you need to make a simple vibrating robot (a vibrobot) is a battery and a motor. With these basic electronics parts, students can experiment create robots that shuffle around.… Read more

Candy Science for Valentine's Day

February 9, 2018 6:00 AM

Valentine's Day may bring with it extra candy. Luckily, you can put some of this candy to scientific use with a fun and eye-pleasing STEM activity and a lesson in molecular diffusion. Just add water! Valentine's STEM: Just Add Water. www.sciencebuddies.org Colorful Candy STEM All you need to do this hands-on science activity is colorful candies, a small bowl, and water. Have students line the candies up in a ring around the edge of the bowl, slowly… Read more

Put a Heart Health Spin on Valentine's Day

February 8, 2018 7:00 AM

February is American Heart Month. While our physical hearts don't look anything like Valentine's Day decorations, February is a great month to explore heart health with students. Two free Science Buddies Lesson Plans help teachers introduce circulatory system concepts to elementary-age kids with hands-on classroom activities. Science Buddies Lesson Plans help teachers and students get hands-on with heart health science in the classroom. www.sciencebuddies.org … Read more

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