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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Popping an Ollie: Skateboards and Physics

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science fair project, investigate the effect of speed on the distance and height of the skateboard trick the "ollie". The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Under Pressure: Ball Bouncing Dynamics

For Students 6th - 8th
Many sports use a ball in some way or another. We throw them, dribble them, hit them, kick them, and they always bounce back. What makes a ball so bouncy? In this experiment you can investigate the effect of air pressure on ball bouncing.
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Science Fun for Everyone

Science Fun: Egg Drop

For Students 4th - 6th
Learn about inertia with this egg drop science experiment. Try not to crack too many eggs!
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Barometer in a Bottle

For Students 3rd - 8th
This tutorial by Bill Nye explains how to make a simple barometer using a jar and a balloon. The barometer is an old and accurate first look at predicting the weather by examining the pressure of the atmosphere. Discover how atmospheric...
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Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Twistin' Tornado

For Students 1st - 5th
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to make a tornado in a bottle.