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Have you ever eaten half an apple and saved the other half for later, only to find that, by time you were ready to eat it, the apple did not look as tasty anymore? It may have turned brown and shriveled, and, if left out long enough, it may have spoiled. Do you think you could have prevented the other half from spoiling, or made it spoil less, if you had stored it differently, such as in the refrigerator in a food wrapping? In this cooking and food science project, you will investigate which…
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Have you ever wondered how X-rays affect living organisms? You have probably had X-rays taken at the dentist's or
doctor's office. These X-rays are considered to be relatively safe, but every X-ray exposes a person to some radiation,
specifically electromagnetic radiation. Radiation is energy that travels through space as either waves or high speed
particles. Watch this video to learn more about electromagnetic radiation.
When the energy in X-rays encounters an object, it can…
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Don't let winter weather put the freeze on your science class! Try one of these wintry science projects or activities with your students for exciting snow, ice, and cold weather-themed science.
Ten Winter Science Activities!
Note: For an updated collection of winter-themed science and engineering activities and lessons, see Winter Science Projects, Lessons, and STEM Activities.
Foaming Fake Snow: mix up fake snow and make snow people or other small…
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Use these free STEM lesson plans and activities to explore science related to viruses, pandemics, and COVID-19 with K-12 students.
Science teachers have always taught health, human biology, and microbiology to K-12 students. This year, however, these topics have new urgency and real-world impact. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are aware of viruses in new ways. But what makes COVID-19 different than the flu? How does social distancing make a…
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In celebration of Valentine's Day, take a look at 10+ exciting hands-on chemistry, food science, physics, and math projects that involve candy.
Bend or Break? Candy Science
M&M Geometry
Candy Waterfalls: Can Candy Flow Like Water?
Candy Camouflage
Candy Snap
M&M Math
Candy Geodesic Dome
Dancing Candy Hearts
Making A Candy Waterfall: Can Solids Flow Like Liquids?
Candy Color…
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Take time this Engineers Week to encourage a girl to try an engineering project or activity! Our list of 12+ ideas will help get you started!
Today is Girl Day, an exciting part of Engineers Week! Girl Day is a wonderful reminder to educators and parents around the world that talking with girls about engineering careers, introducing them to engineering role models, and engaging them with creative and hands-on engineering activities can help them see…
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Experiment with kitchen science with a great hands-on science project idea from Science Buddies. From molecular gastronomy to making the best grilled cheese and marshmallows, we've got suggestions for fifteen tasty kitchen-based STEM explorations for students.
Hands-on Science in the Kitchen. Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. www.sciencebuddies.org
K-12 Science Projects and Activities in the Kitchen
For kids interested in chemistry or in cooking and…
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Put Valentine's Day-themed candies to use in science class with one of these fun hands-on STEM activities.
Conversation hearts, candies, and a robot that delivers!
It is easy to give a Valentine's Day spin to hands-on science and engineering activities with students. Candies in Valentine's Day colors work well for a range of science projects, and many engineering projects can be recast for Valentine's Day by making colored papers, tape, and craft…
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These science activities are great choices for parents doing science at home with their kids during the pandemic and for teachers planning online learning activities.
Free STEM Activities!
With many kids at home due to COVID-19 school closures, we know parents are looking for engaging activities to do with kids and to…
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Set up a DIY weather station in the classroom for fun, hands-on learning about weather science! New standards-aligned STEM lessons help teachers plan an innovative weather science unit.
Educators! For resources to teach weather science, view the 17 Weather Science Projects and Lessons collection, part of our Teaching Science Units resources.
Weather science appears at various points in the elementary and middle school science curriculum. Luckily,…
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