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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Make paper rockets + teach/review the scientific method in middle school. FREE lesson uses paper rockets to introduce and review the steps. www.sciencebuddies.org/teacher-reso... #STEM #scienceteacher #scientificmethod #edusky #middleschool

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

September is #BiodiversityMonth - Free #STEM projects and activities to explore habitats, ecosystems, biomes, and conditions that can threaten #biodiversity, including invasive species, climate change, and human interference. sbgo.org/biodiversity... #scienceprojects #scienceteacher

Images from biodiversity activities, including making a bird feeder and a habitat

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What do rocks tell us about Mars? Student #STEM project: Use image processing and code to analyze large Mars rover datasets to learn about Martian terrain. sbgo.org/marsrocks26-b Project made possible with support from the New York Consortium for Space Technology #spacescience #mars

Image of Martian terrain surface rocks and rovers - student STEM project to explore rocks on Mars based on rover data

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On space stations, recycling water, including urine, is important for astronauts. In this project, students explore distillation & filtration methods. High school #STEM: sbgo.org/recycleurine... Made possible w/ support from the New York Consortium for Space Technology. #space #scienceteacher

Colored and clear water and space image - recycle urine as drinking water STEM project for students

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Watch out for crumbs! Crumbs can be a real problem for astronauts in space. In this #STEM project, students test cookie recipes to see which ingredients contribute to the amount of crumbs. Can you make a space-friendly cookie? sbgo.org/cookies26-b #spacescience #foodscience #scienceproject

Cookies against a starfield - STEM project testing cookie recipes for crumbs

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Always a #STEM favorite! Paper roller coasters are great for the start of the school year, a unit on potential & kinetic energy, or as a fun exploration in or out of the classroom. FREE resources: Middle school lesson: sbgo.org/rollerlp26-b Activity: sbgo.org/roller26-b #RollerCoasterDay

Paper roller coaster - FREE stem activity or lesson plan uses simple materials - For K-12 students

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Eclipse science! With a pinhole projector made from ordinary cardboard, students can see the shadow of an eclipse cast on paper. The pinhole projector can also be used for this #STEM project: sbgo.org/pinholeproje... #eclipse #scienceteacher #solareclipse

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Removing dyes from water can help protect human and animal health. In this project, students experiment to see if yeast can break down various dyes in contaminated water. sbgo.org/bioremediati... #scienceproject #scienceteacher #bioremediation #STEM

Can yeast help clean dyes from water? Glasses with colored water as part of STEM project

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What strategies help limit the spread of wildfires? In this project, students use a computer simulation to model what happens when buffer zones are increased or decreased. sbgo.org/wildfirespre... #edusky #wildfires #scienceteacher #STEM

Image from computer simulation of wildfire spread model

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Fun in the sun? Explore all things solar, including the solar system, solar power and renewable energy, solar panels, and more with student #STEM www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/sun-sol... Ideas for home or the classroom. #scienceteacher #edusky #summerscience

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Foaming science fun! What colors will you use to customize your elephant toothpaste? How much will it foam? sbgo.org/elephant26-b #stem #summerscience #stemactivity #scienceteacher #chemicalreactions

Elephant toothpaste in red, white, and blue

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Will it float? Build and test sailboats, submarines, and other underwater vehicles for summer #STEM. With these activities, kids can explore the physics behind how boats sail, float, and sink. sbgo.org/boats26-b #scienceteacher #edusky #STEMactivity #summerscience

Cork boat, submarine, and underwater ROV

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

How does dust impact the power output of a solar panel? How does the problem change on the Moon or on Mars? Student #STEM project directions: sbgo.org/solarpaneldu... This #spacescience project made possible with support from the New York Consortium for Space Technology #solarpower #edusky

Image of solar panel with a covering of dust or something similar

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Summer #AI for students: experiment with prompt engineering & agentic AI while exploring real-world applications with recipes, custom study aids, & money tracking. For younger students: tasty summer #STEM activities w/ AI brainstorming extensions. sbgo.org/ai-recipes26-b #summerSTEM #AIprojects

Summer dessert concoction - STEM AI projects for students related to recipes, flashcards, and more

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Student #STEM: Use games and puzzles to explore how AI systems generate ideas, make decisions, and improve through feedback. Experiment with Tic Tac Toe, Connect 4, Minesweeper, & more. sbgo.org/ai-games26-b #summerSTEM #AIproject #STEMactivities

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What's the best way to land a model rocket? Make rockets from paper towel tubes and drop them to test recovery methods like parachutes and streamers. sbgo.org/rocketrecove... — Student #STEM project made possible with support from The Aerospace Corporation #rocketscience #scienceteacher

Sample homemade rocket for rocket recovery project

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Model bioremediation using yeast as a flocculant to remove microplastics in water. Project directions: sbgo.org/bioremediati... Thank you, Millipore Sigma, for supporting #sustainability projects & student #STEM. Reply or DM to share your #scienceproject #scienceteacher #worldoceans #oceansday

Image of glitter on a spoon as part of a bioremediation project

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Looking for low-prep #STEM activities for the end of the school year or summer learning? Build paddle boats, bridges, catapults, trebuchets, and more with simple popsicle sticks and other easy-to-find materials. sbgo.org/popsiclestic... #summerSTEM #STEMactivity #summercamp

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Popsicle Stick STEM Projects | Science Buddies Blog

Science projects and STEM activities that use wooden craft or popsicle sticks

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Pollination relies on millions of bees and other pollinators to pollinate many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat. Explore pollinators for World Bee Day with this lesson plan from @calacademy.bsky.social for grades 3-7: sbgo.org/pollinators2... #edusky #STEM #WorldBeeDay

Flowers seeking pollination lesson plan / Bee on flower photo by John Severns

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

What happens when seeds meet 3D printing? Student #STEM: Test sodium alginate concentrations to bioprint a gel that supports seed germination. No 3D printer needed. sbgo.org/bioprinting2... #scienceteacher #3Dprinting #STEMeducation #edusky

3D printing with plant seeds student STEM project

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Student project - use free SimPandemic to explore factors that affect the spread of #measles and analyze outcomes. Project directions: sbgo.org/measles26-b Reply or DM to let us know about your #scienceproject!

Graph from student project simulating spread of Measles during an outbreak

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

These free #STEM projects, experiments, lessons & activities help educators teach K-12 students about the physics of light, specifically, visible light, with hands-on exploration & active learning. www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/teach-v... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #SciEd #education #SciChat

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16 Science Projects and Lessons About Visible Light | Science Buddies Blog

Teach K-12 students about visible light science with free hands-on STEM lessons and activities!

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What can we learn from rocks on Mars? In this #STEM project, students use image processing and coding to analyze large Mars rover datasets. sbgo.org/marsrocks26-b Project made possible w/ support from the New York Consortium for Space Technology. Reply to tell us about your project! #spacescience

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Maythe4thBeWithYou Intergalactic #STEM for #StarWarsDay and beyond - DIY mini drone. sbgo.org/starwars26-b #STEMactivity

DIY popsicle stick mini drone for Star Wars Day

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Maythe4thBeWithYou Explore simple circuits with mini lightsabers for hands-on #StarWarsDay #STEM. sbgo.org/starwars26-b #scienceteacher #STEMactivity #edusky

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Lightsabers made from straws and a simple circuit for #StarWarsDay. This #STEM activity is part of more than forty ideas for #Maythe4thBeWithYou! #EduSky #StarWars youtube.com/shorts/wLTKR...

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DIY Mini LED Lightsaber

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Two weeks left for students to build and test their solutions for the #BallRunChallenge. There is still time to do this #engineering activity with students in or out of the classroom! sbgo.org/ec26-b Entries accepted through March 31, 2026 #STEMeducation #afterschool #STEM

Ball run for the 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Help students discover the secret of #Pi by exploring the relationship between the circumference and diameter of assorted circular objects. Video and activity: sbgo.org/piday26-b #scienceteacher #STEM #piday

Using ribbon to measure the circumference of an object in Pi Day activity

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The #BallRunChallenge is a paper-and-tape challenge! Simple materials put the focus on trying engineering, not expensive supplies. sbgo.org/ec26simplema... #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge #STEM #EWeek #tryengineering

Image of ball runs for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Inspire students to make connections between science history, STEM careers, and #scienceprojects as part of #BlackHistoryMonth sbgo.org/blackhistory... #scienceteacher

Four scientists from history as part of Black History Month STEM collection of profiles and project connections

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The #BallRunChallenge is great for afterschool and out-of-school groups, clubs, and programs! Simple materials make the #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge easy to prepare and flexible to manage across ages. sbgo.org/ec26groups-b #STEM #tryengineering #STEMactivity #afterschool

Image of ball run for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What happens when solar panels get covered with snow? Use a small solar panel and a multimeter to find out! sbgo.org/solarsnow26-b #scienceproject #scienceteacher #electronics

Solar panel and multimeter in snow - student STEM electronics project

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Special delivery! This cute #robot is a #ValentinesDay STEM favorite! Check out this and other creative science and engineering projects and activities for Valentine's Day: sbgo.org/deliverybot2... #robotics #stem #scienceteacher

Robot made from paper and simple electronics parts that is carrying candy hearts for a Valentine's Day STEM project

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Gary McFarlane @garym6942.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with these free science and engineering activities for enriching hands-on STEM. www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/lunar-n... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #STEM #SciEd #ScienceProjects #SciChat

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12 STEM Activities for Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse Science | Science Buddies Blog

12 free science and engineering activities to celebrate Lunar New Year with STEM!

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The 2026 #BallRunChallenge is a free, classroom-ready #engineering challenge that works across grade levels using simple materials like paper and tape. See our list of 10 key reasons teachers are making time for it this year... sbgo.org/ec26tenreaso... #scienceteacher #STEM

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10 Reasons to Do the Ball Run Engineering Challenge | Science Buddies Blog

Ten reasons to do the 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge with students!

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge has been revealed! Put the #BallRunChallenge on your #STEM calendar for students to try engineering with a fun paper and tape activity! sbgo.org/ec26-b #ScienceBuddiesEngineeringChallenge #edusky

Example of ball run device for 2026 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Making something new for Thanksgiving? Updating a classic? Students can learn about #ai prompt engineering by transforming cooking videos into text recipes. Small wording changes can make a big difference! Student project directions: sbgo.org/promptfood25-b #STEM #edtech #promptengineering

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Generate Recipes from YouTube Videos with AI | Science Project

Generate Recipes from YouTube Videos using AI | Large language models create recipes from video transcripts

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

@teisha42.bsky.social is adding exciting #astrobiology content to the library at Science Buddies for #k12 students. #edusky #STEM

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

What microbes that exist today could have survived the pH conditions of early Earth? Investigate with microorganisms from a local water source in this student #microbiology #astrobiology project. Student project and video: sbgo.org/modernmicrob... #STEM #scienceproject #edusky #scienceteacher

Petri dishes from microbiology science experiment

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Design your own robots! These creative vibrobots are a fun and creative way to explore #robotics using a few electronics parts and craft and recycled materials. Project directions: sbgo.org/vibrobots25-b (Lesson plan also available) #Halloween #eduSky #HalloweenSTEM #STEM

Sample vibrobot robots, including one that looks like a spider and has pipe cleaner legs

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Did you read about Sam Shoemaker and his 26-mile mushroom boat voyage? Maybe not a boat, but students can experiment with mycelium as a building material in this #STEM project. sbgo.org/micelium25-b #scienceproject #sciencefair #scienceteacher #edusky

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Science Buddies @sciencebuddies.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming up! Make fun #STEM connections with pirate-themed #science and #engineering activities, from a spyglass to the science of monocular vision. sbgo.org/piratestem25-b #scienceteacher #TalkLikeAPirateDay #edusky

Student wearing eyepatch for STEM exploration of monocular vision and depth perception.

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