Science Buddies: Catch the Wave!

Which travels faster, light or sound? Scholars work in groups to simulate the ability for waves to travel through solids, liquids, gases, and through a vacuum. Then, they learn about the properties of a mystery wave and must determine...

A multi-part lesson opens with a review of p waves and s waves. Then scholars use a simple s wave simulator to view the way the wave travels. Next, pupils use cups and various fluids to simulate p waves moving through different...

Ride the wave to an understanding of refraction! The first in a series of two inquiry-based lessons challenges learners to create transverse waves with two different types of springs. As their wave hits an object, they observe the change...

During a lesson on wave motion, physical science participants basically act out the waves as a group. Through their movements, the amplitude, speed, frequency, and wavelength are all identified. Ideas for modeling the reflection and...

Why did the waves get into a fight? They were tired of each other's interference. Scholars observe the wave patterns from dripping water, sound waves, and light waves. They vary the spacing, build barriers, and increase the number...

In this cooking and food science fair project, determine which common crops are found most often in processed foods. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...

In this cooking and food science fair project, determine if you really need 6 quarts of water to cook a pound of pasta. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...

In this cooking and food science fair project, the student will determine how light and air can oxidize fat in potato chips and cause the chips to go rancid. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...

In this cooking and food science fair project the student will investigate the effect that fat and its temperature have on the taste and texture of pastry shells. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with...

In this food science fair project, the student will determine if thermotherapy can inhibit strawberries from becoming moldy and decaying. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective,...