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Archives for 2010

Gravity

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  What is Gravity? How is Gravity Measured? Gravity is the force of attraction between two bodies due to their mass and distance from each other. The magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects can be determined using the following equation: Newton’s Equation for the Force of Gravity F = G x m1 x […]

Science Project Index

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If you are starting a science project, I have a few suggestions as well as ideas for developing specific topics. First: Check out the Meet Me @ the Corner Science Fair Video. This is a video that I made with the director of Meet Me At the Corner–It was fun and I know that you […]

Circuit: Bulbs in a Series

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Question: What affect does the number of bulbs in a series have on the brightness of each bulb? Discover the Answer for Yourself The materials needed for this investigation can be purchased at an electronics store, such as Radio Shack. Materials size C battery, 2 flashlight lamps with screw base, “C” battery holder with color-coded […]

Experimental Science Fair Project Overview

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Bird’s Eye View: Experimental Science Fair Project Science Fair Projects are entries in a contest. Contests have rules. If your want to get a good grade on your entry, you must follow the rules. A summary of the requirements for an experimental science fair project is : The project must present a hypothesis for a […]

Werewolves

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Question: Are there really people who change into wolves–werewolves? Answer: My answer is no. Werewolves are myths, which are stories that are passed on from generation to generation and are of unknown authorship. This myth dates back to the Ancient Romans and maybe even earlier. While the myth is not true, there are some science […]

Thomas Edison Index

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Biography Information 1. As a boy, why did Edison sit on goose eggs? 2. Thomas Edison’s Childhood 3. Thomas Edison’s Family 4. Thomas Edison’s Electric Lamp 5. Thomas Edison’s Inventions Investigations 1. How does the shape of an egg affect its strength? 2. Eggshell Shape: Strength Activity 3. Series Circuit: Open vs. Closed 4. Bulbs […]

Thomas Edison’s Childhood

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Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was born in Milan, Ohio. He was the seventh and last child of Samuel Edison, Jr. and Nancy Elliot Edison. His mother was a former schoolteacher; his father had no specific training and was considered a jack-of-all-trades, meaning he could do many different kinds of jobs. When Thomas was seven, his […]

Edison’s Light Bulb

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Thomas Edison had seen great changes in the world in his lifetime, and he was responsible for many of them. When he was born in 1847 there was no electricity in homes. In 1878 he formed the Edison Light Company, with the financial support of some of New York’s richest businessmen, to research the electric […]

Wolves vs. Dogs

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Question: What is the difference between wolves and dogs? Answer: Canines have dog-like appearances and both wolves and dogs are canines. Foxes and coyotes are also canines. A very important difference is that dogs are domesticated and wolves are wild animals. This means that dogs make good pets and wolves are wild and not suited […]