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October 3, 2017 10:20 AM

Safeguarding personal information in our digital age requires being smart about online safety, privacy, and cybersecurity risks. Thanks to support from Symantec, students can learn more about cybersecurity with three new hands-on science projects developed by Science Buddies' scientists especially for K-12 students. From investigating the availability of personal data online to learning more about encryption and exploring air-gapped computer hacking, these new projects tackle a diverse set of… Read more

Hands-on with Healthy Choices and Healthier Living

September 25, 2017 10:30 AM

Help students better understand the importance of making healthy choices with science projects and activities that let kids get hands-on with the science behind nutrition, heart health, and healthy living. A Growing Problem According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 children in the U.S., meets guidelines for obesity. This statistic translates to 17% of children in the U.S. being at increased risk for health… Read more

Digital Classroom: Making the (Login) Connection

September 7, 2017 5:30 PM

Using Science Buddies with Google Classroom makes it easy for teachers to add science assignments to Google Classroom. Don't let login issues slow you and your students down! Here's what you need to know about logging in at Science Buddies to make or turn in assignments. A cropped screenshot of a Google Classroom account log in shows two log in options: one for a student account and another for a teacher account. Our "Create Assignment" button and… Read more

Science Buddies Teacher Dashboard

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

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