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Calculate the horsepower of a toy car using nothing but a ramp and a stopwatch in this fun experiment. Written instructions for a science project are available on the Science Buddies website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Phys_p124/physics/toy-car-horsepower?ytid=ZbdS3nATiiE&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…
What plant parts are flowers made of? In this botanical science activity, you will dissect flowering plants and explore their parts and functions. https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/flower-dissection?ytid=T8tmVMyzu18&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,000 other hands-on science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for K-12 parents, students, and teachers! Visit us at…
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This video has instructions for a DIY paper speaker. Written instructions are available on the Science Buddies website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/make-a-paper-speaker?ytid=liSEwqdq7aA&ytsrc=description To use a paper speaker in a science project, see:…
Want to view a solar eclipse but don’t have eclipse glasses? No problem! An easy way to safely view a solar eclipse is with a box pinhole projector. With a few simple supplies, you can create a safe and fun way to experience the magic of an eclipse from anywhere. Watch this how-to video to see just how easy it is!
Except during the brief phase of totality during a total solar eclipse, you should never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection specially designed for solar viewing.…
Magnetic slime recipe (no borax powder required). Make your own magnetic slime with glue, water, baking soda, contact lens solution, and iron filings. Written instructions are available on the Science Buddies website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/magnetic-slime-recipe?ytid=bIfo0anMI98&ytsrc=description
See this page for suggestions about how to make your own magnetic slime "robot":…
Experiment with your own homemade slime recipe in this fun science activity! Written instructions are available on the Science Buddies website for both a "just for fun" activity and a science fair version of this project:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/how-to-make-slime?ytid=bcfzUOdM8lg&ytsrc=description
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Chem_p012/chemistry/make-slime?ytid=bcfzUOdM8lg&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of…
This video will show you how to embed seeds in agar plates so you can conduct seed germination experiments. This process is easy and the clear agar and petri dishes allow you to easily observe the seeds as they germinate. For a science project using the agar plates, see the Grow Plants in Microgravity experiment on the Science Buddies website:…
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This video will show you how to use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. This is a beginner's guide aimed at students and electronics hobbyists who need to make basic measurements using an entry-level multimeter. For additional details, see the written tutorial on our website:…
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Learning how to use an Arduino is a great way to get started with electronics and programming. This video series will guide you through setting up an Arduino, programming it, and building circuits so you have all the knowledge you need to do your own cool programming projects. See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here:…
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