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Learning from Worms

April 9, 2012 11:35 AM

April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. But if you look closely, you'll find that April showers also bring creepers, slimers, wrigglers, and crawlers out in force. Every student's and every parent's tolerance level for organisms like insects, arthropods, annelids, and isopods varies. But the simple fact is "bugs" are everywhere—and some of them, like many kinds of worms, play an important role in habitat webs and biospheres. Students can learn a lot about by observing… Read more

New Resources Guide X-ray Exploration

April 5, 2012 12:17 PM

For some students, the most enticing science project or weekend driveway science experiment is one that explodes or burns—a project with clear wow factor and just enough danger to make it exciting. If you live on the wild side of science and X-ray science hasn't made your radar yet, it's time to take a heavy-atoms look at what's possible and where your curiosity might take you. The electromagnet spectrum contains both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, some of which we are… Read more

Putting Your Eggs All in One (Dye) Basket

April 2, 2012 10:29 AM

A year after an egg-based impromptu family science exploration, this science mom prepares for the next phase of her family's hard-boiled egg and dye bath testing: natural dyes. The process of hard-boiling and dyeing eggs offers a great chance for informal, at-home, science exploration. The eggs shown above were dyed using an assortment of natural ingredients and showcase a range of colors that can be achieved by experimenting with fruits, plants, and spices. Image: Emily Weaver… Read more

Galaxy Games

March 26, 2012 10:18 AM

Astronomers at the University of California, Santa Cruz are part of an international team that captured exciting first photos of a dwarf galaxy absorbing an even smaller galaxy. The photo above, captured by the Suprime-Cam in Hawaii, shows the dwarf galaxy, NGC 4449. In the upper right, a visible stellar stream is all that remains of a smaller galaxy that has been absorbed by NGC 4449. Photo: R. Jay GaBany (Blackbird Observatory), used with permissionWhen it comes to galaxy growth, it's a… Read more

Shhhh...Don't Tell Your Kids Camp is Good for Them!

March 21, 2012 3:46 PM

By Kim Mullin Children may feel like summer vacation is a distant dream, but July will be here before we know it. A summer science program can be the start of a lifelong interest and an enthusiasm about science that can continue into the school year. Science Program Leaders and Directors: The MOST-Science project needs your help! The nationwide research study is taking a comprehensive look at youth science opportunities that take place outside of school. Visit the MOST-Science website… Read more

Science Buddies Volunteer Wins Intel Science Talent Search

March 19, 2012 6:10 AM

Nithin Tumma, a previous student mentor at Science Buddies, wins Intel Science Talent Search for cancer research project. Nithin Tumma, winner of this year's Intel Science Talent Search Each year, thousands of students complete science projects and participate in science fairs around the country—and around the world. With the national spotlight on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education fueled by the Educate to Innovate campaign, Change the Equation, and the… Read more

Gold Star Science: A Student-Run Science Fair

March 12, 2012 3:32 PM

Jackie, a tenth grade student and avid Girl Scout, is on a dual-headed quest to spark excitement about science in middle school students—and to earn the Girl Scouts' highest award. Jackie Rapport (pictured above) presented her plan for a county-wide science fair to her school's advisory board and to the Girl Scout Council. To read about other inspiring student and teacher science project successes, visit the Science Buddies in Action page! When you think of Girl Scouts, you may… Read more

Perfecting the Project Display Board

March 5, 2012 9:39 AM

The project display board for a science project may be the last step before the fair, but don't underestimate its importance. Your display board may be one of hundreds on display. You want to make sure it summarizes your project and invites a viewer to stop and take a minute to learn more about your project, research, and conclusions. Creating a successful project display board takes time, but it's an important step! Our tips, tricks, and techniques help guide you through the process. … Read more

New Paper Plane Record

March 2, 2012 12:52 PM

A plane designed by John Collins set a new world record last week. Thrown by former football quarterback Joe Ayoob, the plane flew 226 feet, 10 inches in an indoor hangar on the McClellan Air Force Base, breaking the previous record by more than 19 feet! Paper Planes Folding paper airplanes is an age-old and ageless pastime. How many planes does the average person fold in a lifetime? How many have you folded? Probably more than you can count! While not everyone can fold or… Read more

The Chemistry Contest Deadline is Approaching!

March 1, 2012 12:05 PM

If you did a chemistry project this year (that includes food sciences and biotech), you can enter your project in the Rosalind Franklin Chemistry Contest for a chance to win a cash award. You've already done the work, now it's time to show it off! Teachers! Please use this handout to distribute to students (or at local fairs) to encourage students to enter. Read more

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