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This blog brings you interesting science games, facts, activities, news and fun stuff to check out on the web! It is geared to kids in grades 1-6 but adults and educators will find it interesting too. It is the blog of the award winning website www.sciencebug.org which was honored with a Parents' Choice Silver Award and a Great Website for Kids by the American Library Association. Look for our science series on PBS Rhode Island (WSBE in MA, CT and NH)!

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Catch the Science Bug · 3W ago

Do raindrops get bigger as they fall from the sky?

This excellent question came from a second grader while learning about condensation in The Weather Program taught by Catch the Science Bug. He wanted to know if more and more water vapor molecules stuck to the water drop as it fell and if that is why the amount of rain falling can change from a d

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Catch the Science Bug · 2M ago

The Beginning with Rex Trailer

In honor of the March 12, 1999 anniversary of the idea for Catch the Science Bug, we would like to share with you an interview between Rex Trailer, former host of Boomtown, and Kim Bent that was recorded on the very first day that Catch the Science Bug was broadcasted from PBS Rhode Island on Novemb

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Catch the Science Bug · 3M ago

Designs Inspired by Nature

Engineers and scientist are looking to nature when they need new ideas on how to make something or do something. This is called biomimicry! Biomimicry is the method that seeks a sustainable solutions by utilizing nature’s time tested forms, functions, and strategies. Take the Designs Inspried by Na

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Catch the Science Bug · 3M ago

Environmental Challenge: Take Good CARE of YOUR STUFF!

One of the best environmental tips is to take good care of the things that you own. Bikes, clothing, electronics, sports equipment, and, games,- whatever you may have, all will last longer if you take good care of them. It will also keep your items looking their best, functioning properly, and migh

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Catch the Science Bug · 4M ago

Engineering a Ski Chair at Mt. Wachusett!

At Wachusett Ski Mountain we held an engineering competition. Skiers and boarders in grades K-7 participated! Contestants were asked to design a model of gondola (for a lift) from paper and see how much weigh it could hold. Contestants were then challenged to re-design their gondola in order to have

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Catch the Science Bug · 4M ago

Engineer Your Own Tower Building Competition

First watch our Science Bug Investigators’ Tower Building Competition! Next choose the materials that you would like use to make your tower. If you are doing this with friends and making this into a competition to see who can build the tallest tower, everyone has to have the same exact materials.

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Catch the Science Bug · 5M ago

How do we know about water flow in a river?

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Geological Survey got together to study water movement in the Blackstone River. Watch this video to learn how the team of scientists and engineers collect data on water movement. It’s a more colorful story than you might

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Catch the Science Bug · 5M ago

Dolphins of Tampa Bay

Ever wonder what it would be like to see dolphins in their natural environment? Well, if you head to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida you can sign-up to go on a tour of Tampa Bay and perhaps see the dolphins for yourself. On 95% of the bay tours dolphins are spotted. That is because approxim

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Catch the Science Bug · 6M ago

Scientist Spotlight: Dr. Jesse Liberman M.D.

Dr. Jesse Lieberman had to overcome his physically challenge to complete medical school and become a doctor. Learn more about Dr. Jesse by viewing our interview with him at HERE. He is an inspiration!

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Catch the Science Bug · 7M ago

Winter the Dolphin and Her Friends at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

I was lucky to get a chance to meet Winter, the star of Dolphin Tale, her friends, and Cammie, the Senior Marine Mammal Trainer at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium who takes care of them. Winter uses a prosthetic tail to move since hers was damaged and fell off after being tangled in a rope of a crab

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