We're celebrating the summer solstice in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

This activity is a classic. It looks like toothpaste, but it is not - it's a chemical reaction!Open Activity

Grab a thermometer for this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Believe it or not, mini golf is all about math and physics. Shoot for a hole in one in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

We're saying "Thank You" to a plant in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Play with a non-Newtonian fluid that got it's funny name from a Dr Seuss book!Open Activity

Many patterns can be observed in nature. Symmetry is one of the easiest to find. Check it out in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

By using only our sense of hearing, we may notice things in a new way. Keep your ears open in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Learn about resonant frequency in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Try out some real forestry skills in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

We're playing shadow games in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Seeing is believing in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Have some bubble fun in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

The Moebius Strip is a mathematical phenomenon described by German mathematician August Ferdinand Möbius in 1858. It is a two-dimensional surface with only one side! Check it out in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Go with the flow in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Secret codes have been used for thousands of years to send messages that you didn’t want just anyone reading. Try your hand at cryptography, the study of secret codes, in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Explore how different bird beak adaptations can help birds eat and survive in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

How do you make drinkable water out of saltwater? Try making a solar sill in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Western New York had its very own earthquake yesterday afternoon! Scientists determined that the epicenter of this 2.3 magnitude earthquake was in Wanakah, NY - but what IS an epicenter? Check out this Virtual Science Fair activity to find out!Open Activity

Find out why the Statue of Liberty is that light green color in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Tired of the same old paper airplane? Give this spiffy flyer a try in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

This super satisfying experiment is simple, but chock full of science! Make your own lava lamp in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Make some music in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

There is evidence that mancala was played in Egypt before 1000 B.C. Learn to play in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Reflection is when light bounces off a shiny surface. Make your own teleidoscope in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Can you keep a piece of paper dry if it’s underwater? Try this mind-blowing experiment in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Learn to make mom an eco-friendly and handmade gift in today’s Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Build your own thermometer in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Fossils give us a snapshot of what the world looked like thousands, millions or even billions of years ago! Flex your paleontologist skills in today’s Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Today, May 5, 2020, the world is celebrating #GivingTuesdayNow - a global generosity movement in response to the unprecedented need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how you can support the Buffalo Society of Naturals Sciences by participating in and sharing our Virtual Science Fair activities, and how donations help us fulfill our mission!Donate Now

Overcome different forces to make a rocket fly in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

How big is our solar system and how close are our planetary neighbors? Find out in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Learn about the three main shapes of clouds: cirrus, cumulus and stratus in this Virtual Science Fair activityOpen Activity

Illusions help scientists to explore the powers of our human senses. Learn more in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Build your very own Barometer in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Seeds contain baby plants, but these plants won’t grow unless its environment tells it to! Learn more in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Binary code is a way to represent words and letters in a way computers can understand—just like a language! Design your own coded bracelet in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Different birds have differently shaped wings. Discover the differences by creating your own glider in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Harness the power of the sun by creating your own solar oven in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Discover centripetal force in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Animals like bats, whales and dolphins use echolocation in order to “see” in the dark or underwater. Explore sonar technology in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

This experiment uses chromatography—a process scientists use to separate components from a mixture. Today we are separating the different pigments in plants in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Light waves are all around us and when light hits one surface and bounces off it’s called reflection. Explore the law of reflection in this Virtual Science Fair activity! Open Activity

Grab your shovel for this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Build your very own Wind Vane in this Virtual Science Fair activity!Open Activity

Ready, Set, Go! Explore the concept of viscosity (a liquid’s resistance to flow), in this Virtual Science Fair activity.Open Activity

How do you know spring is here? For some, it is the flowers and leaves that appear on trees and plants! But where do the leaves and flowers come from? Let’s take a closer look in this Virtual Science Fair activity.Open Activity

You don’t need expensive equipment to simulate some really cool experiments that are typically performed in a lab! Explore the process of chromatography and the separation of molecules in this Virtual Science Fair activity.Open Activity

Learn about where acids and bases rank on the pH scale in this Virtual Science Fair activity! Open Activity

Get ready to shake, rattle and roll in this Virtual Science Fair activity! Open Activity

Engineers apply science and math to solve problems and change our world. But how do engineers solve problems? It all starts with a question. Open Activity

We are as sad about canceling Tifft's Spring Egg-stravaganza as you are, so we decided to share some of our natural dye secrets with you to do at home!Open Activity

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. So how much rain exactly does the 3rd cloudiest city in the United States get? Find out by building your very own rain gauge in our next Virtual Science Fair activity.Open Activity

Everything has a center of gravity—a point where the weight is evenly distributed. Find a good balance in this Virtual Science Fair activity. Open Activity

This experiment is all about two science concepts- buoyancy and density. Open Activity

Animal ears have an inner part and an outer (pinna) part. The pinnae act as a funnel to collect and amplify sound and increase hearing abilities. Animals move their pinnae to help them locate sounds around them, especially to warn them of danger. Open Activity

What is soap made of and why does it work so well to keep our hands clean? Open Activity

A penny saved is a penny earned, even a tarnished penny! So how do we put a little shine back into coins that have lost their luster?Open Activity

Discover the shapes that make up our favorite constellations in our next Virtual Science Fair activity! Bring the cosmos to the comfort of your living room with this DIY project.Open Activity

We use our hands to grasp things, give fist bumps and communicate, but why are we able to use our hands in so many ways? See how our hands work on the inside with this easy prototype you can make at home.Open Activity

Illustrate density by making a Density Rainbow. Density is a comparison between an object’s mass and its volume. Open Activity