Science Buddies Blog (Page 40)

September 6, 2017 2:00 PM

The new Teacher Dashboard gives teachers a one-stop spot to manage Science Buddies assignments for Google Classroom! A cropped screenshot of a teacher dashboard for Google Classroom is built into the ScienceBuddies.org website. The teacher dashboard shows assignments and a student list to track submissions and grades. The Teacher Dashboard is now available! The Teacher Dashboard provides a centralized place for Google Classroom teachers to view their… Read more

New NGSS Lesson Plans

August 31, 2017 7:30 AM

Science Buddies is excited to announce the immediate availability of twenty NGSS-aligned lesson plans for K-12 STEM educators. A collage of screenshots show a materials page for a balloon car project on the website ScienceBuddies.org. Other screenshots show links to class materials such as videos and worksheets as well as a lesson flow plan with links and a list of NGSS alignments. As the 2017-2018 school year gets underway, Science Buddies has… Read more

Your Digital Classroom: Try the Create Assignment Button at Science Buddies

August 15, 2017 9:45 AM

Are you a veteran Google Classroom user? Is your school using Google Classroom for the first time with the coming school year? Science Buddies' Google Classroom integration is a powerful tool for science teachers and your science class! Plus, it's completely free! Give the "Create Assignment" button a try this summer while you plan for back to school. Use the "Create Assignment" button to add Scence Buddies' free projects and resources to your Google… Read more

Gear Up for the August 2017 Solar Eclipse

August 11, 2017 6:00 AM

Is watching the solar eclipse on your calendar? If you haven't already picked up special glasses for the solar eclipse, make sure you plan ahead to ensure safe viewing! Photo: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, 2015 Solar Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse Visible in the United States The solar eclipse that will occur on August 21, 2017 is the first total solar eclipse that will be visible in the U.S. since 1979. In a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks our… Read more

Checking Out Cybersecurity: Summer Science at the Library

July 27, 2017 6:00 AM

Libraries are not only for borrowing books! Many libraries offer free educational programs that let patrons "check out" a wealth of information, including STEM! Student patrons at a Pennsylvania public library recently got an inside look at the ins and outs of denial of service attacks, thanks to a free summer STEM workshop. Above: Meagan, a 10-year-old student, had the role of "server" during a Denial of Service cybersecurity workshop at the Manheim Township library. Libraries… Read more

Fourteen Food Science Projects

July 10, 2017 8:30 AM

Kids experiment with food science projects to investigate the science behind the process of making certain foods and recipes. From cheesecake and dough to marinades and gelatin-based desserts, there are plenty of taste-test opportunities for K-12 food science exploration at home! 14 K-12 Food Science Projects and Activities For kids interested in chemistry or in cooking and food science, kitchen science projects are a great way to experiment with… Read more

Fourth of July Science for Family Fun

June 29, 2017 1:00 PM

Take advantage of summer traditions to do hands-on with science with your kids! Celebrate with Family Science! Fireworks, ice cream, soft circuits, paper rockets, and other family-friendly, hands-on summer science ideas to celebrate the 4th of July. www.sciencebuddies.org Nighttime fireworks displays are common in the U.S. as part of Fourth of July celebrations. Popular for people of all ages, these dazzling light shows are stunning displays of science.… Read more

Be Cool this Summer with Hot Ice Cream

June 28, 2017 10:30 AM

Just the name of this sweet dessert is mind-boggling! A new kitchen chemistry project at Science Buddies guides students in an exploration of this puzzling kitchen treat that melts as it cools. Ice cream may be just the thing in summer months, cold, creamy, and sweet. But you need to eat it fast before it melts! The challenge of eating a scoop of ice cream on a cone before it drips off the sides is part of the fun of the popular frozen treat. The hotter it is outside, the more fitting… Read more

11 Launch and Catapult Science Projects

June 27, 2017 7:39 AM

Put physics in motion! Experiment with the science of launching and catapulting with fun hands-on science and engineering projects. How can science explain trajectory, flight path, and aim? Launch and Catapult Science. Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org K-12 Science Projects and Activities The following Science Buddies projects explore the science of launching and catapulting with trebuchets, rockets, catapults, or similar… Read more

Crowdfunding: Fundraising Ideas and Tips for Teachers

June 21, 2017 5:00 AM

What if there was a way to purchase materials for your classroom without having to spend your own money? Crowdfunding may be the answer! Find out tips and tricks other teachers use to successfully crowdfund for their classrooms. By Lily Arendt and Tina Lanese With classroom budgets dwindling, teachers face an uphill battle to find funding for classroom supplies. Common bake sales, penny wars, and hat days may work for some, but other teachers find these stressful and not worth the… Read more

Science Buddies Blog (1,178 results)

Explore Our Science Videos