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Stroop Effect Science: Weekly Science Activity

December 11, 2014 8:45 AM

What color is that word? Explore the Stroop effect! In this week's spotlight: a human behavior-themed science activity that puts families to a fun brain-twister test. How quickly can you say the name of the color in which a word is printed? Does your speed (or accuracy) change if the color of the word and the word itself don't match? This science activity makes for an engaging exploration of the Stroop effect. After learning more about (and trying) the… Read more

Ebola Fighters Receive TIME Recognition

December 10, 2014 9:00 PM

TIME tweeted the announcement with a snapshot of all the cover photos. Today, TIME announced this year's Person of the Year—the Ebola Fighters. This general "grouping" of people is represented with cover photos paying tribute to five people who have played a notable humanitarian role in the Ebloa epidemic. Each person has a different story and a different experience with Ebola. Taken together, the group is an inspiring set of people making a global impact in the midst of what… Read more

Beyond the School Science Fair: Advanced Science Competitions

December 9, 2014 1:00 PM

A science project, especially an advanced one, may have a longer shelf life than just a single fair or a linear competition circuit. Top science students may find many events and venues in which to enter and showcase their research and findings. Science Buddies' Advanced Project Guide helps students follow a roadmap to advanced project success. Many students come to Science Buddies looking for an entry-level (or grade-level) science exploration to meet the requirements of a school… Read more

Superbugs and Antibiotics: Explore with a Dice Game

December 8, 2014 9:00 AM

Stopping the course of an antibiotic early is one way that bacteria develop greater resistance to available medicines. A new classroom activity, sponsored by Cubist Pharmaceuticals, helps students see how populations of bacteria respond to antibiotics. Using a colorful dice game, students roll the dice to see how many bacteria respond to treatment each day. How much harder is it to kill off a superbug? At the end of the game, the students can tell by looking at the dice that… Read more

Singing Science: Weekly Science Activity

December 4, 2014 11:00 AM

Photo: Children's choir. In this week's spotlight: a music-themed science activity that guides families in an exploration of vocal ranges. What determines how high or how low you can sing? What does the length of your vocal chords have to do with your vocal range? Does age or gender have anything to do with the highest note you can hit? Put these questions to a singing test with a science experiment. Comparing Vocal Ranges: How High and Low Can You Go? (full Science Buddies… Read more

GivingTuesday - Support Science Education

December 2, 2014 10:54 AM

Squash Power

December 1, 2014 4:00 PM

How do your favorite veggies compare when it comes to generating power? Find out with a hands-on veggie power electronics project! Veggie Power isn't just for potatoes! How do other veggies (and fruits) compare? The Veggie Power Battery Kit is popularly used to explore the way simple potatoes can be used to generate a small amount of power and light up an LED light or activate a little buzzer. But potatoes are not the only veggies that can be used… Read more

Globs of Gluten: Weekly Science Activity

December 1, 2014 8:30 AM

In this week's spotlight: a food-themed science activity that helps families explore the role of gluten in baking—and the different levels of gluten content in different types of flour. Many favorite holiday foods contain gluten, from stuffing and rolls to pies and pastries. But their different textures may have something to do with gluten. Extracting gluten from wheat flour can be sticky business, but in this science activity, families can get hands-on with their own gluten balls and… Read more

A Bus Powered by Human Waste

November 21, 2014 1:30 PM

A bus that runs on a gas powered by human waste goes for a test run in England. Students can explore alternative and renewable energy sources and proce/sses with biofuel and microbial fuel science projects. Learn more about the Bio-Bus from the Bath Bus Company. Did you catch wind of the new Bio-Bus (dubbed the "poo bus") that hit the roads this week in England for a 4-week trial? The bus, operated by the Bath Bus Company, is powered by bio-gas. An… Read more

Build Your Own Website: A Comic Guide to HTML, CSS, and WordPress

November 20, 2014 1:45 PM

A lighthearted how-to guide puts students on a yellow brick road to setting up a website using basic HTML and CSS or a content system like WordPress. Learn the Basics of Web Publishing by Following the Comic Adventures of Kim Build Your Own Website: A Comic Guide to HTML, CSS, and WordPress helps teach new web coders the basics of HTML, CSS, and WordPress by following the story of Kim and her little dog Tofu as Kim creates her first website. From Weebly to Wix, students (and… Read more

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