This video shows how to use flex sensor, a type of variable resistor that changes resistance when it bends, with an Arduino's analog input.
See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm
Visit the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=_tXWoplbqWo&ytsrc=description
Tinkercad circuit with code:…
Explore paper helicopters with this fun STEM activity and find out what design changes are needed to fly a helicopter on Mars. Written instructions are available on the Science Buddies website:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/paper-helicopter?ytid=gMVVWLgIZDQ&ytsrc=description
For free paper helicopter templates, click https://www.sciencebuddies.org/Files/15316/3/paper-helicopter-template?ytid=gMVVWLgIZDQ&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions…
The 'CloudFisher' system is made up of fog catching nets that converts moisture into water. It's able to collect up to 1,600 gallons of fresh, clean water per day that nearby villages can utilize.
READ MORE: http://mashable.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mashable/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mashable
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mashable/
Can you build a water system that efficiently moves beads from one terrace to another? How many terraces can you create without getting the beads stuck? Try this challenge to find out! Written instructions for this challenge and all the annual Science Buddies Engineering Challenges can be found at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/engineering-challenge?ytid=6WOrwA32LQc&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of free instructions for over 1500 science projects, STEM activities, and…
This career video provides day in the life information about the following jobs and occupations.
19-4092.00 - Forensic Science Technicians
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics,…
Build a free-flying mini popsicle stick drone in this fun STEM activity! You'll build a controller with two joysticks to steer your drone.
A kit is available (Arduino must be purchased separately, see written instructions for details): https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/science-buddies/diy-mini-drone-kit/?aff=SB1
Written instructions, including a parts list, circuit diagram, and example code, are available on the Science Buddies website:…
Video from Science Buddies' project idea: "The Frightened Grasshopper: Explore Electronics and Solar Energy with a Solar-Powered Robot Bug" https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Elec_p061.shtml?ytid=eVeCfxq-wk4&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,500 other hands-on science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for K-12 parents, students, and teachers! Visit us at…
To see more great projects you can do with Google's Science Journal, visit Science Buddies at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-journal-app?ytid=Sfu1UUmF2jA&ytsrc=description
You can do the experiments in this video, plus dozens of others, using a cell phone and a free sensor app. For step-by-step instructions see: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-journal-app?ytid=4i6GSUWjnIU&ytsrc=description
Note: Google's Science Journal app has been discontinued, but all of these projects have been reconfigured on the Science Buddies website to use other sensor apps.