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Video Game Design Summer Program: Week 1

July 17, 2012 9:23 AM

Rising sixth-grade student weighs in on the first week of Gamestar Mechanic's summer video game design camp. The first week was all about platformers. Do you know what it takes to make a top-notch platformer like Super Mario or Donkey Kong? Unit 1 of the Gamestar Mechanic Summer Program focused on platformer games. Students were presented with an engaging set of challenges and materials within a special section of the Gamestar Mechanic environment (screenshot above shows a portion of… Read more

Snap Photos from Science Camp

July 12, 2012 12:22 PM

A new app and site from Elmer's® Products can help you capture and organize all the sticky, amazing, robotic, solar-powered, glue-filled, and otherwise amazing and inspired moments of summer science camp. Help your kids preserve the excitement of summer science by snapping photos that record their hands-on camp experiences! What did your student make at science camp today? We'd love to see! Try the 1st Day app, and share a photo with us. Elmer's Products is making a product… Read more

Tower Talk: Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

July 9, 2012 3:00 PM

Families and young engineers can get hands on exploring the ins and outs of tower building using LEGO®, spaghetti, or even newspaper. Have fun seeing who can build the tallest tower, but be prepared for some structural collapses along the way as they explore what works—and what doesn't. The Skytree Tower in Japan, shown above, is currently the tallest tower in the world and ranks third on the list of tallest structures in the world. Exploring tower construction with everyday… Read more

Creative Summer Science: A Science Collection

July 6, 2012 9:00 AM

Creating a display of a science collection can be a wonderful exercise in observation and classification. Plus, your student will end up with a tactile visual reminder and keepsake. Creating a foam board display of a science collection can be a fun summer science activity that ties together science and art. Searching for new and unusual samples can be turned into an exciting summer quest, and mounting and displaying samples (or photos of samples) gives the project lasting… Read more

Making Room for Math

July 5, 2012 11:16 AM

Multiplication tables? Fibonacci sequence? First 23 numbers of Pi? Algebra problems? Solid shapes? Bucky balls? Zany stories about rabbits that multiply exponentially? School may be out for the summer, but studies suggest that sending math skills on vacation might be a bad idea! When it comes to math, summer counts! Look for simple ways to increase number-based activities and discussions as part of your everyday summer plans. When it comes to math, the adage, "you snooze you lose"… Read more

Hovercraft: A Multi-Terrain Vehicle

June 28, 2012 10:55 AM

Planes, trains, and automobiles... all great ways to get around. But when it comes to exploring cool travel, the hovercraft shines with its ability to effortlessly glide across land or water. Make one at home to explore the aerodynamics at work! DIY hovercraft science is perfect for Star Wars fans or kids who love any kind of vehicle. With some very low-tech materials like paper plates, foam board, or old compact discs, your students can build their own and learn more about how a… Read more

Summer Program Lets Students Get Their Game On

June 27, 2012 8:21 AM

A new online video game design program from the makers of Gamestar Mechanic offers video game enthusiasts the chance to move from player to designer—with the help of industry pros. "Whether you're a beginning game designer or have some prior experience, the key way to 'level up' is to keep making games and getting feedback on your work." ~ Brian Alspach, E-Line Media Virtual "Summer Camp" for Student Video Game Designers A new four-week summer program for students combines… Read more

Blueprints for Family Science Fun

June 26, 2012 10:37 AM

In a series of fun and accessible family science projects, Science Buddies and Scientific American make it easy to add family science to your together-time activities. Each week, Scientific American posts a new family science activity at Bring Science Home. Designed to be engaging for students ages six to twelve, and easy for parents to lead, these science explorations help families explore the science around them. (Image: Bigstock) Through activities posted in Scientific American's… Read more

Success Story: Student Has Science Fair Success All Wrapped Up

June 25, 2012 11:36 AM

Sixth-grader explores the ancient Egyptian science of mummification and learns that history and science make a winning pair! For her sixth grade science project, Emily Aguilar (pictured above) learned more about Egyptian history by mummifying a hot dog. Emily's science fair experience also underscores the value of a well-designed project display board. For more information about creating a winning display board, see "Perfecting the Project Display Board" and "Science Fair Project… Read more

ISEF Competitors Chosen for Science Buddies' 2012 Summer Science Fellows Program

June 21, 2012 3:03 PM

Top science students join the Science Buddies team in year two of the Summer Science Fellows program. Bringing science expertise, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective, these recent graduates will assist Science Buddies in various tasks, including testing K-12 projects and resources. This year's Summer Fellows bring diverse areas of interest and expertise—and plenty of enthusiasm for science. As part of their summer work with Science Buddies, the group will create a series of… Read more

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