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How to write a Science Project Question First, Make a List of Dependent Variables 1. Decide on the topic you want to investigate.This will be the project’s dependent variable. Example: The germination of chia seeds. 2. The topic, germination of chia seeds, is very broad. What about the germination process will be observed and measured? [...]
When a branch or even a stem is cut from a deciduous tree, why do the leaves stay attached to stems? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscission Special cells attach deciduous leaves to stems. In autumn, decreased sunlight triggers the production of chemicals that breakdown the walls of the attaching cells. This results in the leaves falling off of the [...]
The diagram shows the average length and width of black chia seeds to be respectively 2.1 mm and 1.3 mm. Are white and black chia seeds the same size? Discover for Yourself Using a magnifying lens and a metric ruler, measure the millimeter length and width of at least 10 white chia seeds. Record each [...]
The diagram shows green and red arrows stuck into a target. The archers each shot five arrows. Which archer, red or green, demonstrated more accuracy? Think: 1. The objective is to hit the bull’s eye of the target, which is the center black circle. 2. The archer with the best accuracy hits the bull’s eye [...]
Activity 1: Physical Properties of Dry Chia Seeds Objective: Describe visual and touch physical properties of DRY chia seeds. Note: FAX Seeds may be used instead of Chia Seeds. Procedure: 1. Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon of dry chia seeds on a dry surface, such as a Styrofoam or plastic saucer (any small water resistant dish [...]
Winter is the season of the year between autumn and spring. For many regions on Earth, winter is a time of cold temperatures and in some places ice and snow. Besides observing the shapes of snow crystals, winter is a great time to study the celestial bodies because the sky is generally clearer. Look for [...]
Question: Why does “snow” in snow globes fall slowly? Answer: The “snow” can be plastic glitter or some even use finely ground egg shells. What ever is used for snow, it must be able to fall through the fluid that fills the jar (the globe). Fluid is a term used for a gas or a [...]
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