Psssst! Always ask an adult about mixing chemicals. Some things are not safe to mix. Chemistry facts can be used as science fair project topics. Even though the chemistry facts you find in texts may be true, you are to treat them as if they are not true. Following is an example of how to [...]
Science Project: Fireflies
July 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The National Children’s Museum in Washington, DC in collaboration with the Museum of Science in Boston invite kids of all ages to participate in a special science project. Kids are to collect specific data about the fireflies in their their own backyard.The project launched June 29, 2009 and you may join in anytime. For specifics [...]
Shell Removal
May 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
How To Remove An Egg’s Shell Without Breaking the Egg The shell surrounding a chicken egg is composed of a chemical called calcium carbonate, which will react with acids. Vinegar is an acid called acetic acid. The chemical reaction that occurs when calcium carbonate and vinegar combine is called a chemical decomposition reaction. The word [...]
Transpiration
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Janice VanCleave describes a fun transpiration investigation with ideas for further investigations. Good ideas for science fair projects.
Sound Projects Using Wind Chimes
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wind chimes are made of objects that make interesting sounds when the wind causes them to they bump into each other. Make your own wind chimes by following these steps. Tie one 12-in (30-cm) piece of piece to each of 4 or more metal objects, such as spoons. Tie the free end of the strings [...]
Engineering Fair Projects vs. Science Fair Projects
February 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Engineering Fair Projects are developed using the Engineering Method. Science Fair Projects are developed using the Scientific Method, also called the Inquiry Cycle.
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