Instructional Video32:11
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How to Make an Ultrasonic Levitator

K - 5th
It's not magic; it's science! Build your own acoustic levitator to make objects float in midair using invisible sound waves.<br/>
Instructional Video23:56
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Feel Sound With Your Fingertips: Ultrasonic Haptics

K - 5th
How to build a simple Arduino circuit to demonstrate ultrasonic haptics.
Instructional Video12:56
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Bristlebot Motion Tracking

K - 5th
Bristlebots are tiny little robots with no "brain." They are powered by vibrations and move around randomly. Even if there is no brain, can you still influence how they move by changing their design? Find out in this fun robotics project!
Instructional Video13:18
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DIY Schlieren Imaging and Shadowgraphy

K - 5th
Learn how to see invisible air currents with this amazing optical setup!
Instructional Video9:45
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How to Make Soft Robotic Skin

K - 5th
When you think about robots, do you think of something made from metal? What if robots could have stretchy, flexible skin just like humans? How would they detect when someone tapped them on the shoulder or something rubbed against their...
Instructional Video11:58
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How to Use a Breadboard

K - 5th
This tutorial shows you how to use a solderless breadboard to build an electronic circuit, including the basics of how a breadboard works and some common mistakes that beginners make.
Instructional Video10:53
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Predict Wildfires with Machine Learning: Python Tutorial

K - 5th
This video shows you how to create a Prophet model to predict where and how intense wildfires will be.
Instructional Video4:38
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Which Way is Drag? Aerodynamic Forces on Airplanes, Parachutes, and Rockets

K - 5th
Understand the forces of lift and drag (also called air resistance) and which way they point on different objects as they move through the air.
Instructional Video1:34
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Modeling Your Local Watershed and Nutrient Pollution

K - 5th
Looking for instructions on how to make a meaningful science project from this tool?
Instructional Video13:26
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Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

K - 5th
This video shows you how to create a Random Forest model to determine the factors that have the strongest impact on youth mental health scores. <br/>
Instructional Video3:09
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Hydroponics: Gardening Without Soil & Activity

K - 5th
What do plants need to grow? Most of us would answer that they need light, air, water, and soil. But by using a process called hydroponics, you can grow plants without soil! How does it work? Try this project and see for yourself!
Instructional Video8:11
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How to Connect Artificial Robotic Skin to an Arduino

K - 5th
When you think about robots, do you think of something made from metal? What if robots could have stretchy, flexible skin just like humans? How would they detect when someone tapped them on the shoulder or something rubbed against their...
Instructional Video5:15
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Embedded LEDs for Soft Robots

K - 5th
When you think about robots, do you think of something made from metal? What if robots could have stretchy, flexible skin just like humans? How would they detect when someone tapped them on the shoulder or something rubbed against their...
Instructional Video2:18
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Macroinvertebrates as Indicators of Pollution

K - 5th
In this science project, you will collect macroinvertebrate samples from multiple points along a body of water, ideally a small creek or stream, and test the pollution burden and biodiversity of small organisms or insects to see if...
Instructional Video0:53
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Modeling Biologics Manufacturing | Science Activity

K - 5th
In this science activity, students will learn the steps used to create biologics by modeling the manufacturing process.
Instructional Video1:16
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Astronaut Biometrics and Geofencing Safety Device

K - 5th
Build a model device to keep astronauts safe on Mars! Include sensors to measure heart rate, temperature, detect toxic gases, and monitor position, and outputs like buzzers, LEDs, and an OLED display for warnings about dangerous...
Instructional Video15:44
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Classify Spam Emails with Natural Language Processing (NLP): A Python Coding Tutorial

K - 5th
Build your own spam detector using NLP techniques to identify common words in spam emails.
Instructional Video4:00
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Comparing Different Types of Irrigation Systems | Science Project

K - 5th
Interested in learning about passive irrigation systems and how they compare to common surface watering done with a watering can? Test it out for yourself with our new science
Instructional Video12:52
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Cable-Driven Arduino Spacecraft Motion Simulator | Science Project

K - 5th
Build a cable-driven motion simulator to make a model satellite move around in three dimensional space to simulate docking and landing maneuvers.
Instructional Video10:13
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Classify Celestial Objects with Machine Learning: A Python Coding Tutorial

K - 5th
Create a boosted tree model to classify stars based on important characteristics.
Instructional Video2:00
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Motor Imagery Visualization's Impact on Fine Motor Skills for Space Flight | Science Project

K - 5th
Astronaut training for space missions: improve motor skills with visualization techniques for better performance.
Instructional Video6:11
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Rocket Catcher | 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

K - 5th
Design a device to catch a falling paper rocket in this fun engineering challenge!
Instructional Video8:39
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Understand the Emotions Behind Any Text with Sentiment Analysis: A Python Coding Tutorial

K - 5th
Explore sentiment analysis using VADER to analyze emotions in text from social media, reviews, and more.
Instructional Video5:09
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Protect Spacecraft from Space Debris: Make a Model Whipple Shield

K - 5th
Make a model whipple shield and test its ability to absorb debris impacts in this space science project