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| Science Projects |
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| What makes a good science project? Does your investigation have original ideas, questions, and clearly communicated data and results? Solve an old problem in a new way, or explore new areas and techniques. Show that you understand the scientific principles behind your project. Get advice from a science fair judge. Find ideas for wind, solar, and hydro-power energy projects. Harness the energy of a peanut, lemon, or candle. Make a model geo-thermal plant or compressed air vehicle. Experiment with batteries or static electricity. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/index.html |
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| What Makes a Good Science Project? |
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| Some kids get all stressed-out when it is science fair time. First, you have to think of an interesting project or experiment. Next, you have to come up with a scientific question to answer, which becomes your objective. Then, there is all the research involved. Here is a solution to your problem: Energy Quest's Web page. Everything you wanted to know about creating a good science project is contained in this short article. The down-to-earth information is written so elementary and middle school students can understand what to do. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/advice.html |
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| All Science Fair Projects |
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| Whether you are looking for a science project for a general science class, an advanced science class, or a more specialized class, this collection of science fair projects contains ideas that apply to a wide variety of branches. You can find projects for biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science classes. There are even projects designed for more advanced science branches such as microbiology and biochemistry. Projects involving more specialized areas of science such as medicine and health, math and computer sciences, and engineering are included as well. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/category0.html |
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| Science Fair Project Resources |
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| Need an idea for a science fair project? You have come to the right place! Science Buddies is a web site that will help you find a science fair project. Use the topic selection wizard to get help with finding a topic area you might like or to narrow down the topic you have. If you know your exact topic, there is help with doing background research. Once you decide on your topic, there are step by step instructions for setting up your experiment. Read tips for success and find out the value of a science fair project. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ |
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| Science Fair Projects: A Resource for Students and Teachers |
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| Science Fair Projects: A Resource for Students and Teachers has compiled an extensive list of resources for students working on science fair projects. Everything from selecting a topic to research advice is easily found from the home page. This site has included some unique links including the Library of Congress, an online thesaurus, and Material Safety Data Sheets. There is even a personality test to help students focus on their areas of interest. This site takes your science fair project to the next level.
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| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www4.umdnj.edu/camlbweb/scifair.html |
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| Science Fair Project Resource Guide |
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| If you are looking for some help with a science fair project, then you have come to the right place. The IPL will guide you to a variety of web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment. Follow the web pages step-by-step from selecting a topic all they way though the finished project to presenting. It is all right here at your fingertips. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/ |
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| Science Fair Ideas |
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| You have to come up with a science fair project and fast! Help is on the way. This web site has suggestions on choosing a topic that interests you, as well as one that you will have enough time to complete. In, the section "How to Do a Science Fair Project," you will be instructed on how to write a hypothesis, how to conduct an experiment, and how to record your data. Don't be stumped on the bibliography. You can learn how to do that on this site too. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.agclassroom.org/textversion/teen/science/index.htm |
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| California State Science Fair |
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| Come and experience the California State Science Fair, a science fair held for California students in grades six through twelve. Find out the highlights from this event by reading about the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Award winners, looking at photographs taken at the fair, learning about other award recipients, and watching media clips of past fairs. The web site also offers you answers to frequently asked questions about the fair and getting help with your science fair project. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/ |
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| Math Projects for Science Fairs |
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| The Canadian Mathematical Society is a good place to go if you are looking for science fair projects that relate to mathematics. They give you several different ideas that all relate to a mathematical concept. Once you know what concept you would like to experiment with, you can find a page that describes a number of specific experiments that can be done. You can also find other project ideas and listing of additional resources that can be used for more information. |
| Topic: Mathematics; Science projects |
| URL: http://camel.math.ca/Education/mpsf/ |
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| Exploratorium Learning Studio: Science Fairs |
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| At the Exploratorium Learning Studio you will find all the resources you need relating to science fairs and science fair projects. Through a general overview you will learn exactly what a science fair involves and be introduced to the scientific method and how it can be incorporated into your experiment. Those students who are looking for project help can find a number of ideas and sample science fair projects and find out where to get the needed materials. The Exploratorium even has resources and advice for parents and teachers! |
| Topic: Science projects; Science--Experiments |
| URL: http://www.exploratorium.edu/lc/pathfinders/scifairs/ |
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| Ideas for a Weather Science Fair Project |
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| You recently found out that you must do a science fair project. Relax, you have come to the right place. Change your feelings from dreadful to ecstatic. A successful science fair project requires some planning and careful thinking. This website gives you steps to follow to complete your project. You will also find ideas for weather-related science fair projects. Start by following seven helpful steps to process the scientific method. |
| Topic: Science projects; Weather--Study and teaching |
| URL: http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/weather-science-fair |
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| Science Fair History |
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| This colorful site presents much information about science fairs. "The background of Science Fair history really began when E.W. Scripps created Science Services as a nonprofit organization in 1921. The purpose was to bridge the gap between scientific achievement and the public's knowledge of such achievement." The unfolding chronology of the development of science fairs is given in detail. The menu also provides access to all aspects of science fairs, from the steps to participating to receiving a free e-zine newsletter. |
| Topic: Fairs--History; Science projects |
| URL: http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-history.html |
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| Science Explorer: Exploratorium-At-Home Books |
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| The Exploratorium, San Francisco's museum of science, art, and human perception, presents this web site of fascinating experiments and projects designed especially for younger children. Want a camera? You can make a simple one from a potato chip can! Into bubbles for fun? Check out the blowing, bouncing, and bursting bubbles described here! Design an airplane and build a mini-helicopter or a periscope. This is a fun, fascinating site! |
| Topic: Experiments; Science projects |
| URL: http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/ |
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| Dragonfly TV |
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| Browse this site to help you find science fair projects. Watch episodes of Dragon Fly TV, see videos from real scientists, and watch other cool science videos. Visit the Try This tab to find experiments, science fair projects, and timely topics for curious kids. Choose the Play Games tab and find games, riddles and puzzlers. You will be able to share your ideas on the message boards. There is also a parent and teacher section with information to help student explore science. |
| Topic: Science; Science projects |
| URL: http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/index.html |
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| From Windmills to Whirligigs |
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| Looking for a science project about wind machines? "From Windmills to Whirligigs" shows you how to build pinwheels, parachutes, tops, pop bottle or shoebox whirligigs, and model windmills. Observe how friction affects wind power. Create pneumatic (air-powered) machines that spin, move objects, launch an airplane, or even serve food. View designs for wind-up and motion machines and design your own. Visit the "air cluster" link through "pinwheels" to try bubble geometry, make a balloon rocket, or demonstrate that warm air rises. |
| Topic: Science projects; Windmills |
| URL: http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/vollis/ |
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| Coat Hanger Balance |
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| This web site from Funology.com has directions for a science experiment dealing with weight and balance. All you need for this experiment is a coat hanger, string, two identical plastic cups, scissors, and masking tape. If you follow the directions carefully, you'll end up with a homemade scale. You will be able to compare the weights of different objects and learn about balance and measurement at the same time. Go to this site to find out more about this fun project! |
| Topic: Science projects; Weights and measures |
| URL: http://www.funology.com/laboratory/detail.cfm?go=910 |
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| Playfully Inventing and Exploring with Digital and other Stuff |
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| Developed by 6 museums and the MIT Media Lab, PIE seeks to help and inspire people to create using a combination of traditional craft materials and new digital technologies. Learn what "Crickets" are! Crickets will enable you to create amazing inventions! Wondering where to start? Visit the Project Gallery to be inspired. Then try one of the activities in the "Things to Try" area. Next, why not try designing and building your own groundbreaking project. This is a very fascinating and inspiring web site, which is sure to open your mind to thinking--and creating--in an entirely new way! |
| Topic: Electronics; Inventions; Science projects |
| URL: http://www.pienetwork.org/ |
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| Illusion Works |
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| An award-winning collection of both optical and sensory illusions offers the opportunity to challenge your visual skills while learning about visual perception at the same time. You will find interactive demonstrations and puzzles, illusion artwork, scientific explanations, and more. There are even some ideas for cool science projects which deal with the concept of illusion. The most unique feature on this site allows you to choose between the introductory and advanced levels for the explanations and solutions to the illusions. |
| Topic: Optical illusions; Puzzles; Science projects |
| URL: http://psylux.psych.tu-dresden.de/i1/kaw/diverses%20Material/www.illusionworks.com/ |
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| Design and Build Air-Powered Machines |
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| Design a pneumatic, air-powered, machine. Explore what tools you might use as your air source. Conduct tests on your machine to determine how to design it so you can achieve the best results. Analyze the machines other kids have built to develop a plan to improve yours. Build a new and improved version of one of the machines pictured by adding your own research and tests. Read what the inventors have written about how their machines work, as well as troubleshooting problems. |
| Topic: Science projects |
| URL: http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/tf/p/pneumatic/pneumatic.html |
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| Experiments with Friction and Bearings |
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| Using simple, everyday objects like a soup can, lid, pencil, marbles, and clay, you can conduct this experiment about friction and bearings. Investigate other questions about bearings by designing additional experiments with what you made. Read why an artist uses bearings in his kinetic sculptures. Other experiments help you investigate density, mass, volume, air resistance, force, pressure and the effect of heat on a Mylar balloon. Questions after each experiment allow you to observe, explain, or analyze what might happen if variables were changed. |
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| URL: http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/tf/f/friction/friction.html |
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| Worm Experiments |
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| Try your own experiments with worms. Using colorful photos of children in action, this site illustrates two experiments that were done with worms, composting and dissecting. Click on links that answer questions about what worms eat, how they move, and where they go. This site also shares other learning activities: stretching and measuring gummy worms, making chocolate-covered worms in the kitchen, and building a worm viewer. Additional links lead to more experiments you can try online. |
| Topic: Earthworms; Science projects; Worms |
| URL: http://www.smm.org/sln/tf/w/worms/worms/experiments.html |