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Science Project Index

By Janice VanCleave

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 will enjoy it as well as find science fair project information.

Second: Read over the following questions. If you need the answers, click on the question and it will take you to a descriptive answer.

For Educators

Benefits  of science projects

Bird’s Eye View of an Experimental Science Fair Project

Organizing a Science Fair

Parents: Tips for Helping

Parents/Students  Information Sheet

Rules for Science Fair Projects

Types of Science Fair Projects


Project Topic Ideas

Ideas for Starting The Topics Listed.

Biology

  1. DNA Extraction Index
  2. Osmosis-Moving of water through an egg membrane.

Chemistry

Alum Crystals:Growing a Single Large Crystal

Halite Crystals

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Crystals: Borax

Hygroscopic

Rock Candy: Sugar Crystals

Slime Project Index: Step by Step Procedure

Slime: Polymer Flow Rate

Earth Science

Icebergs: Does melting ice raise water level?

Physics

Energy Transfer: Spinning Button

Surface Tension

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