SI Units Printable Puzzle (International System of Units)

By on November 12, 2012 in Measurement

SI Units (also known as International System of Units) are important in the world of science. The letter scramble puzzle in this article features 41 words and definitions related to the International System of Units (SI Units).

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All About Stars: Star Related Astronomy Resources for Students and Teachers

By on October 19, 2012 in Astronomy, Everyday Science

There are a number of great resources available on the web for students studying stars and constellations. Teachers can use these astronomy resources to develop interesting and engaging lesson plans for their classes.

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Robot Camouflage: This Robot Can Change Its Color

By on October 17, 2012 in Physical Science

Camouflage is well known in the natural world. Now it is possible in the world of robotics also! Researchers at Harvard have developed a special robot with a “skin” which can change colors to blend in with its surroundings.

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Science Experiment: Spoon as a Heat Sink

By on October 16, 2012 in Everyday Science, Physical Science

Have you ever had a cup of hot cocoa which was too hot to drink? Maybe somebody said “Put a metal spoon in it. It will cool faster.” In this experiment we test this theory.

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Giant Eyeball News – Questions and Curiosity

By on October 12, 2012 in Animals and Habitats

This article from the Orlando Sentinel shows a giant eyeball which was found washed up on a beach. Scientists are trying to determine what type of animal it is from. Because that’s the sort of thing scientists do. If there is something we don’t understand or recognize, we want to know more.

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Can Sound Waves Blow Out a Candle?

By on October 10, 2012 in Everyday Science

You can’t see sound waves, but you can see their effects. In this demonstration, students use sound waves to blow out a candle.

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Fooling the Mind’s Eye: Magic and Our Brains

By on September 27, 2012 in Behavior and Abilities

This article explains how magicians’ illusions give scientists insights into the workings of the human brain: Fooling the Mind’s Eye

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Optical Illusions – Circles from Lines

By on September 12, 2012 in Behavior and Abilities

Simple optical illusions make us think about how our eyes and brains work together. This optical illusion does not require much preparation.

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Pulse Rate Detector – Make Your Own

By on September 5, 2012 in Behavior and Abilities

Many students will find it difficult to detect pulse using the traditional method of holding their fingers to a pulse point. They might find this method easier. It uses a match and a thumbtack to create a visual indicator of the pulse.

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Science Fair Projects – Jumping Cereal

By on August 22, 2012 in Demonstration, Physical Science

Science fair projects should be interesting and engaging as well as educational. A jumping cereal demonstration is a fun science fair project idea or just a good activity for a science class. It is a visible demonstration of the effects of static electricity.

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