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February 16, 2024 8:00 AM
In part two of this three-part "Why Do Science Projects" series, we explore how a bit of pre-planning in the spring can pave the way for successful projects in the coming school year.
Introduction
Are you a middle school or early high school science teacher looking to enhance independent science learning experiences in your courses? Perhaps you've glanced at the local science fair flier, telling yourself 'next year,' only to find yourself stuck in…
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February 13, 2024 8:00 AM
Follow the 10 steps below to do the 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with your students! This year's challenge is the Rubber Band Car Challenge. Getting a high score requires creative thinking and engineering to make a car that can go as far as possible. How far will your students' cars travel?
The 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge is an exciting way to have students try engineering. As they design, build, test, and improve their cars, students…
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February 12, 2024 8:00 AM
Why should teachers have students do independent science projects? In part one of a three-part series, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies offers a teacher's perspective.
Note: In this week's blog, we introduce Janna Privette, the new STEM Content Managing Editor at Science Buddies. With seven years of experience teaching middle and high school science, Janna has effectively integrated independent science projects into a variety of…
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February 9, 2024 8:00 AM
The Mini Trebuchet STEM activity helped introduce students to science and engineering concepts needed for building larger trebuchets for the 2023 MESA Day competition.
Using Short STEM Activities to Kickstart Engineering
Students participating in the 2023 MESA Day challenge worked in teams to build trebuchets. In preparation for that challenge, educators used the Mini Trebuchet STEM activity to introduce the physics behind how a trebuchet works.
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February 2, 2024 6:00 AM
Give student science and engineering activities a creative Valentine's Day twist with these 12 free STEM projects, from paper circuit Valentines to invisible ink messages and dancing candy hearts!
Be My STEM Valentine
With a bit of creative thinking, it's easy to give favorite STEM activities a new spin and irresistible Valentine's Day flair. See our suggestions below for an assortment of science and engineering activities that can be done with…
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January 30, 2024 8:08 AM
Thinking about the 2024 Rubber Band Car Challenge? Here are 10 reasons this is a great STEM challenge for your students.
The annual Science Buddies Engineering Challenge makes it fun for students to try engineering. Each year, the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge presents an innovative and engaging engineering task and asks students in grades K-12 around the world to use the engineering design process to brainstorm, design, build, and test a…
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January 25, 2024 8:00 AM
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon with these free science and engineering activities for enriching hands-on STEM.
What is Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is February 10, 2024. Lunar New Year starts with the new moon that happens in late January or February. Celebrations continue for 15 days and culminate with a Lantern Festival. In Chinese culture, 2024 will mark the year of the dragon. There are many…
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January 23, 2024 8:00 AM
February is Black History Month. Learn more about some of the many African American scientists and engineers who have made important contributions to science history.
Black History Month: 35 Scientists to learn more about!
Update! This post has been updated for 2024 to include additional African American scientists and engineers.
In honor of Black History Month, we highlight 38 African American scientists and engineers who made important contributions…
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January 18, 2024 8:00 AM
Teaching students about the engineering design process helps prepare them to do engineering projects and think like engineers when it comes to problem solving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming solutions and inventions. With a combination of free videos, lessons, and learning materials, you can choose the tools that best suit the needs of your classroom.
Teaching Steps of the Engineering Design Process
If you teach the scientific method to students,…
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January 15, 2024 8:00 AM
Warm up with hands-on science and engineering! Match winter's cold weather, snow, and ice with these free lessons and activities for engaging hands-on STEM.
STEM Activities to Bring Winter Themes to Science Class
1. Make Foamy Snow
In the Foaming Fake Snow activity, students use baking soda and water to make fake snow they can then use to make snow people or other small sculptures. Like real snow, the fake snow won't last. What happens when…
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