VanCleave's Science Fun

Your Guide to Science Projects, Fun Experiments, and Science Research

ABOUT THE SOUND PICTURE

With mouth wide open, vibrating air coming up the throat from the vocal chords leaving the open mouth and spreading in all directions. Hi, I am Janice VanCleave, author of 50+ best-selling science experiment books for children ages 4 through high school. I taught science for 27 years and now am creating this science website.   My scream was not staged. The picture was to be of two adult cats, which I was holding. A microsecond before the camera snapped, the two cats dug their claws into my skin as they prepared to leap out of my arms. A picture like this is great for making inferences. Kids could make "guesses" as to why I am screaming. They would be drawing on facts from the photo, such as I look like I am in pain or maybe I am just pretending.

Sound Supplies and Sound Investigations

Educational Innovation Sound Supplies A black and yellow logo for Educational Innovations. A place to find fun science supplies.

Collection of 203 Science Investigations

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This collection of science experiments gives you a taste of all the different science disciplines: Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and Physics. Why are Popsicles softer than ice? What makes bananas turn brown? How do whales use sound to “see”? Why does the Moon seem to change shape?   Figure out the answers for yourself […]

Collection of 204 Science Investigations

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This collection of science experiments gives you a taste of all the different science disciplines: Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and Physics. Do bigger ears hear better?How do rocks change shape?How do tigers talk with their tails?Why does Venus rotate “backwards”? Discover the answers to these and many other weird and wild mysteries in astronomy, […]

Collection of 201 Science Investigations

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This collection of science experiments gives you a taste of all the different science disciplines: Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and Physics. Why is Venus so hot?What makes a sound loud or soft?How do honeybees find their way home?How can you measure the speed of the wind? Discover the awesome answers to these and other […]

Earth Science Projects

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How hot is the Sun? Why do planets spin? What’s a black hole in space? What are Saturn’s rings made of? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about basic astronomy. In Astronomy for Every Kid you’ll learn about the constellations […]

Enriched Earth Science Projects

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The A+ in the title of this book lets you know that the content is enriched. The Experiments are easy and require  materials you can purchase at a local store. If I’ve asked for something that may no longer be available, let me know and I will give you the next best substitute. Contact me […]

Earth Science Investigations

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What are the oldest stars? Where can you find Leo the lion? How did the Milky Way Galaxy get its name? How can you bring a constellation into your room? Now you can explore the answers to these and other questions in Janice VanCleave’s Constellations for Every Kid. Find the constellations Draco, Libra, Hydra, Hercules, […]

Book: A+ Chemistry Projects

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The A+ in the title of this book lets you know that the content is enriched. The Experiments are easy and require  materials you can purchase at a local store. If I’ve asked for something that may no longer be available, let me know and I will give you the next best substitute. Contact me […]

DNA: Project Variables

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Step 3: Variables (things that can change) Variable is the name given for any part of an experiment that changes. For example, the following question identifies what is happening as well several variables which are identified. Note: The Question is an example for identifying variables–but is in the form of writing a science fair project […]

DNA: Project Questions

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Step 4: Project Questions A science fair project question should identify two variables: the independent variable the dependent variable. Example Questions for the DNA Discovery Investigation 1. The dependent variables are in red type. This variable can usually be identified from the purpose of the research Discovery Investigation. For the DNA Discovery Investigation, the purpose […]