Have you ever wondered what DNA looks like up close? DNA contains the genetic instructions for how an organism develops and functions. It stores all this information in its unique double helix structure.This video will show how you can make a DNA model out of candy to see this special structure up close! Written instructions are available on our website at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/candy-DNA-model?ytid=dC9uuHoIgXk&ytsrc=description
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Learn how to make a simple, homemade fly trap in this fun activity. You can easily turn this into a science project by testing what foods and liquids (vinegar, honey, rotting fruit, etc.) will attract the most flies. You can find written instructions on our website here: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/make-homemade-fly-trap?ytid=XjR85yEGZQw&ytsrc=description
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Make a simple motor using a battery, magnets, wire, and screwdriver! Instructions and a materials list for this science project are available on our website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Elec_p065/electricity-electronics/use-super-strong-magnets-to-make-a-simple-motor?ytid=SpP5A1OxZnQ&ytsrc=description
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STEM activity in which you make a hygrometer with a strand of hair. Detailed instructions and the science behind the activity can be found in
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Make a lemon volcano in this fun science activity! You just need a few simple kitchen ingredients for this colorful eruption. Visit our website for written instructions: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/make-lemon-volcano?ytid=CPOKDru-2ug&ytsrc=description
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Convert a stuffed animal into a light-up activity timer using an Arduino in this fun project! A parts list, circuit diagram, and example code are all available on the Science Buddies website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Elec_p100/electricity-electronics/light-up-activity-timer?ytid=M8e6T-Hc9wE&ytsrc=description
Tinkercad circuit with example code: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/iHErTg4blOk
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STEM activity in which you build and use a simple lung model to explore how you breathe. Detailed instructions and the science behind the activity can be found in https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/lung-model?ytid=WJ06mrNliC0&ytsrc=description
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Model the water cycle in a bag by following this fun science activity. Follow the instructions and With a few simple materials you can experiment and discover where rain comes from and what clouds are made of.
Use strings to make a scale model of the distances from the planets to the Sun and gain a better understanding of the vastness of the Solar System. Written instructions are available on our website at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/teacher-resources/lesson-plans/solar-system-model?ytid=flk0PX3WJe0&ytsrc=description
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Follow the tips in this video to turn paper lantern making into a fun engineering activity! Start with our basic paper lantern instructions, or dive into designing, building, and testing your dream paper lantern. You can light your lantern with battery-operated tea lights or follow our written instructions to build an automatic circuit for your lantern. Written instructions are can be found at…