Designing a Winning Science Fair Project by
Learn how to design, carry out, and present the results of a science project. Students will use relevant prior knowledge of scientific experiments to present their ideas in a new way. The domain-specific vocabulary helps students grow deeper in their understanding of how to carry out experiments effectively.
Science Fair Success! by
Science fairs can be a timely assignment, but they can also be fun, rewarding, and sometimes help you to earn scholarships and prizes, too! The recipe for a great science fair or engineering project has just a couple of simple ingredients: a topic you care about and a question you can test. Learn every step of how to make your next science fair or engineering project a winner by following the detailed instructions, helpful hints, and design information in this title. So, don't be scared, be prepared, and you are sure to have science fair success! This book allows students to understand how knowledge of relevant scientific concepts and research findings is important in engineering.
Weather Projects for Young Scientists by
From the everyday phenomena of wind and clouds to the awesome, destructive power of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes, children can explore weather in detail with this fascinating science activity book. Throughout the text instructions for building weather-measuring tools--barometers, psychrometers, anemometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, and thermometers--allow the reader to assemble them into a working weather station. More than 40 weather projects are included, such as building a model of the water cycle, creating a tornado in a bottle, calculating dew point, and reading a weather map. Most of the experiments also include ideas for expanding them into full-fledged science fair projects. Weather-related environmental issues are also addressed, such as global climate change, ozone depletion, and acid rain, as well as profiles of scientists working in the field of meteorology.
Science Fair Winners: Experiments to Do on Your Family by
Young investigators discover for themselves how humans learn, as they delve into the mysteries of their shared DNA. Figure out a little brother or sister by analyzing what a very young child can see...learn about relationships through activities that analyze birth order and how siblings resolve conflict. As with all the books in our Science Fair Winners series, this refreshing volume promises creative and irresistible experiments that will awaken the scientist in every student.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Science Fair Winners: Junkyard Science by
Pull on your gloves and experience the science of trashology! It's all about the stuff that's thrown away: analyzing the waste produced by your school's cafeteria, understanding the decomposition rates of garbage bags, comparing the cost effectiveness of one-use batteries versus rechargeables. This book is peppered with enlightening extras and humorous asides, such as background stories from expert "trashologists." Plus, kids get tips on how to rock the science fair.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Science Fair Winners: Crime Scene Science by
Crime Scene Science that puts you inside the head--and the toolbox--of modern-day experts in crime solving. Slip under the yellow crime-scene tape to conduct your own experiments: you'll soon be detecting, inspecting, and connecting the dots of forensic science. Investigate rates of human decomposition; find out what makes fingerprints unique; identify handwriting traits; and discover the secrets of paper fiber analysis.Each workshop includes suggestions on effective presentation at science fairs, taking experiments one step further, and using science vocabulary correctly. Talk the talk, and walk the walk, your crime scene is this way, Detective.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Science Fair Winners: Bug Science by
It might be creepy, but entomology is one cool branch of science for kids! Bug Science is a funny, educational book filled with cool workshops that are ideal for science fairs. Sometimes it's all about the bugs, like an experiment to reroute ants. Sometimes it's about how we interact with bugs, like the workshop on spider phobias. You can even turn your friends into bug bait to see who has the sweetest skin.Bug Science is peppered with sidebars from entomologists and is sure to inspire a new appreciation for the buggy world we live in.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book by
Science has never been so easy--or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons from biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering--to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: --Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? --What is inside coins? --Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? --Do toilets always flush in the same direction? --Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Whether you've always been interested in STEM or you're looking for a cool science fair project, you'll want to test these fun and educational experiments for yourself!
Bicycle Science Fair Projects by
From demonstrating gravitational pull to measuring speed and efficiency, your bicycle is a great tool to use when planning your next science fair project. Diagrams, detailed instructions, and photographs make these projects easy to do, earning you that prize at the science fair!
Cell and Microbe Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
Cells and microbes are found everywhere, from inside your mouth to the puddle in your backyard. The simple experiments in this book will help readers begin to understand this important topic. If they are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Chemistry Experiments in Your Own Laboratory by
Does mass change when water freezes? What is the source of the gas in a seltzer tablet? Find out in your own lab! Readers learn how to make their own laboratory with simple materials and household items. Then it's time to start experimenting! Step-by-step directions help you conduct your own experiments and test hypotheses. Perfect for the science fair!
Chemistry Science Fair Projects Using Inorganic Stuff, Using the Scientific Method by
Are some pennies denser than others? Does heat have weight? How can we calculate the energy released when steam condenses? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Electricity and Magnetism Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
Unlock the secrets of circuits, batteries, and magnets. Readers will learn all about current, static charges, motors, and more. All they need are some common household materials. If readers are interested in competing in a science fair, they can get many great ideas that will help them create a unique, award-winning science project.
Experiments for Future Astronomers by
What do physics, math, space, and the night sky have in common? They are all topics that interest astronomers. This book introduces budding scientists to hands-on experiments that may spark their interest in a career in astronomy. Descriptions of each scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information are abundantly supplied. Color drawings illustrate experimental setups and scientific ideas. Great ideas for science fair projects that incorporate math and science are included throughout the book.
Experiments for Future Biologists by
Is your reader a future biologist? Robert Gardner's latest experiments book may be just the inspiration for a young scientist considering a career in life science. The many experiments in this title cover the different areas of math and science that biologists use. Ideas for science fair projects are suggested throughout the book, along with clear illustrations, explanations of the scientific method, career information, and guidelines for safe experimenting.
Experiments for Future Chemists by
The world is full of chemists, from flavor scientists in the food industry to researchers formulating new building materials. After reading about the types of jobs chemists have, students begin experimenting with hands-on activities from award-winning author Robert Gardner. Scientific drawings illustrate experimental setups, safety guidelines keep kids safe, and great ideas for science fair projects after many experiments encourage original scientific thinking.
Experiments for Future Engineers by
Award-winning author Robert Gardner continues to create hands-on ways to engage young scientists and teach them the basic engineering, math, and science skills involved in engineering. From simple machines to Newton's laws of motion, the concepts in these science projects for future engineers will provide a rich foundation for science fairs, experiments, or classroom activities. All books contain detailed illustrations of the experimental designs, descriptions of the scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information.
Experiments for Future Forensic Scientists by
It has been said that every criminal leaves a trace. Forensic scientists have the exciting chance to find these traces, analyze them, and help solve crimes. The experiments in this book analyze evidence such as fingerprints and handwriting samples. After reading about the types of jobs forensic scientists have, students begin experimenting with hands-on activities. Scientific drawings illustrate experimental setups, safety guidelines keep kids safe, and great ideas for science fair projects after many experiments encourage original scientific thinking.
Experiments for Future Meteorologists by
Award-winning author Robert Gardner continues to create hands-on ways to engage young scientists and teach them the basic math and science skills involved in meteorology and weather. Readers can build their own weather station and study rain, clouds, wind, and temperature. The concepts in these science projects may inspire future meteorologists and will provide a rich foundation for science fairs, experiments, or classroom activities. Also included are detailed illustrations of the experimental designs, descriptions of the scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information.
Experiments for Future Physicists by
What do electricity, magnetism, space, energy, and matter have in common? They are all topics that interest physicists. If you have a budding professional scientist, then this book will introduce them to hands-on experiments that teach physics concept they will never forget. All books contain descriptions of the scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information. Detailed scientific drawings illustrate experimental setups and scientific ideas. Great ideas for science fair projects, which incorporate math and science, are included throughout the book.
Experiments with Chemistry by
These easy and fun chemistry experiments use easy-to-obtain household materials and are excellent starting points for students to devise their own science fair projects. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to conduct experiments, such as examining Brownian motion of smoke particles, building an electric cell, and separating substances in a solution. Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students will gain a better understanding of the basic concepts demonstrated by each experiment. This book also contains safety tips to educate students on the code of conduct expected when conducting experiments, an appendix listing science supply companies, a glossary, further reading with books and websites, and an index.
Genetics and Evolution Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
Why do some humans have curved thumbs while others have straight thumbs? What is DNA? What happens during cell division? Using easy-to-find materials, young scientists will explore genetics, evolution, and classification, and more, all with the help of the scientific method. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Organic Chemistry Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
Do all onions cause your eyes to tear when you cut them? What happens if you heat a carbohydrate? How is an electric cell made? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Plant and Animal Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
How do land and aquatic plants differ? How do birds mark their territories and attract mates? How are seeds protected from being eaten by animals? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more. If readers are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Science Fair Projects about the Properties of Matter, Using the Scientific Method by
Do the properties of metal change when heated? Why do some objects float in water while others sink? Can you measure the density of a gas? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more. If readers are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
Step-by-Step Science Experiments in Astronomy by
Astronomy enthusiasts, science gurus, and all curious minds, are provided nearly two dozen experiments that will certainly garner multiple science-fair awards. Each experiment exhibits clear, safe instructions with descriptive text and detailed photography. They will see why light bends in a medium, how to determine the size of the sun, and how gravity works, as they practice the experiments. As hands-on learning tools, experiments are not only educational, they're fun, too.
Step-by-Step Science Experiments in Chemistry by
Students, parents, and teachers will enjoy the science concepts, ideas, theories, and activities provided in this guide to science experiments. Budding chemists and chemistry enthusiasts alike will find a science fair worthy project in this exciting volume. With easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photographs, readers are just a few steps away from science fair success.
Step-by-Step Science Experiments in Earth Science by
Students, parents, and teachers will enjoy the earth science concepts, ideas, theories, and activities provided in this guide to science experiments. Budding scientists and earth science enthusiasts alike will find a science fair worthy project in this exciting volume. With easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photographs, readers are just a few steps away from science fair success.
Weather Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method by
How is a cloud formed? What is thunder and lightning, really? Why is summer hot and winter cold? There are so many things to discover about the weather. This book will give young scientists a great start in meteorology. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.