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K-5 Teachers Science Survey and Chance to Win!

April 1, 2013 12:06 PM

Science night? Science fair? Science lab? Family science event? We want to learn more about science education at your school. All K-5 teachers who complete our teacher survey will be automatically entered for a chance to win a great prize pack from Elmer's (pictured above). Read more

April 1 Science: April Fools' Day Inspiration

April 1, 2013 10:31 AM

Finding the fun in April Fools' Day gags and pranks—and the science connections to capitalize on the fun! Photo: Screenshot from Google Nose video. It is April 1, and April 1 means April Fools' Day jokes and pranks from trickster friends and even companies. YouTube is coming to an end (and all the videos being deleted)? Did you hear about Google Nose Beta ("the new scentsation in search")? Twitter is apparently doing away with vowels, unless you pay for them. Maybe you spotted… Read more

A Close-up Look at Egg Shells: One Family's Science Experience

April 1, 2013 6:00 AM

Before settling down to serious Easter egg-dyeing with her family, this cool science mom did the "How Does a Chick Breathe Inside Its Shell?" activity with her daughter (age 9) and her nephew (age 3). Eggs and three-year-olds can sometimes lead to a scrambled science experience, but with a few extra eggs on hand, the experiment was a success! "Believe me, a three-year-old will introduce some experimental variation into the procedure," admits the mom. "It is tough to do before and after… Read more

Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight: Soft-boiling Eggs

March 28, 2013 6:58 AM

Explore the science of soft-boiling eggs for Easter-themed hands-on science at home! Science Buddies Projects for school and for home Are you looking for a school science project topic or a hands-on science activity to do on the weekend or with your family? Science Buddies' science projects come in all sizes! In this week's spotlight: a pair of eggy projects that are just in time for more Easter-inspired science with your family! Explore the soft… Read more

Egghead Science: The Strong and the Weak of It

March 26, 2013 3:29 PM

When it comes to structural engineering, there is a lot to be learned from the shape of the mighty egg. At the same time, sitting on an egg doesn't always work out so well. From eggs to domes to bridges, there is family science at hand perfect for spring break exploration for young builders and engineers! Be prepared to be slimed by some breakages and dazzled by some shows of surprising strength! Egg and Engineering: Over-easy Science Eggs break easily when force is applied from a… Read more

Spring Break Science: A Hands-on Project Survival Guide

March 26, 2013 7:00 AM

Great science activities and explorations for the kids to do at home can make surviving spring break a piece of cake!Follow along all week as we highlight great picks for keeping the kids busy with hands-on science during spring break. Carefully-selected projects and science activities can be fun and engrossing, and we have plenty of ideas for cool science explorations that take minimal preparation, use easy-to-find materials, and are engaging for a range of ages. (See our initial "Finding… Read more

Finding the Science in Spring Break

March 25, 2013 11:30 AM

If spring break is on the calendar, take advantage of the week to tackle some hands-on family science or set the kids up with STEM projects that offer a fun challenge and some focused exploration. Great science activities and explorations for the kids to do at home can make surviving spring break a piece of cake!This week is spring break in my house. Maybe it is in your house as well, or will be in a few weeks. The kids may be psyched to be home, but spring break often requires a bit of… Read more

A Family Science Hop Along: Egg-centric Science Exploration

March 24, 2013 9:00 AM

Egg science is fun at any time, but if you and your kids are planning to boil and dye eggs this week, don't miss out on the great opportunities for fun, colorful, and possibly smelly, family science! Above: the results of our first attempt at using natural dyes for our eggs. In the years that I have worked at Science Buddies, the tradition of dyeing Easter eggs has taken on new meaning and significance. Instead of simply being a requisite family craft… Read more

Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight: Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

March 21, 2013 9:30 AM

Are you looking for a school science project topic or a hands-on science activity to do on the weekend or with your family? Science Buddies' science projects come in all sizes! In this week's spotlight: a pair of art-meets-chemistry projects perfect for Easter-inspired science with your family! Explore the process of using silk ties to dye eggs in our updated chemistry project and in the family-friendly activity at Scientific American's Bring Science Home. Dye Eggs Using… Read more

Weekly Science Project Idea/Home Science Activity Spotlight: Cabbage Clones

March 14, 2013 12:01 PM

Are you looking for a school science project topic or a hands-on science activity to do on the weekend or with your family? Science Buddies' science projects come in all sizes! In this week's spotlight: a pair of green-thumb projects straight from the pages of science fiction! Growing a cabbage plant from a piece of cabbage is a great way to explore one kind of plant reproduction and the process of plant cloning. But what piece of the plant do you use? Explore plant cloning in our… Read more

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