Question: How do I start a science fair project? Answer: Since getting started on any thing, whether it is writing a book or designing a science fair project, I have decided to try something new. My idea is to create “starter science fair projects.” These projects will be focused on “kicking off” or starting a […]

Question: What is a blue moon? Answer: A blue moon does not refer to the Moon’s color. Instead, it is a term used for the second full moon within the same month. Most years have twelve  full moons-one each month. A lunar month is about 29.5 days –from one full moon to the next. A […]

Conclusion is the seventh step of the scientific method. This is the finale –if you know how to use a computer, you might type this part. The conclusion doesn’t have to be long, but it does need to address your hypothesis. In other words, did your experimental results support your hypothesis or not?  As a […]

Today, I’ll introduce the 6th  step of the scientific method–the Results, which is the analysis of the experimental data. As a reminder, the symbol in the upper left corner of this page links to each step of the scientific method as it relates to an investigation about mixing blue and yellow paint. While each step […]

Today, I’ll introduce the fifth step of the scientific method–the DATA. As a reminder, the symbol in the upper left corner of this page links to each step of the scientific method as it relates to an investigation about mixing  yellow and blue paint pigments (chemicals that give a substance color). Now about Data—Data is […]

STEP FOUR of the scientific method is the topic for today. After completing the first three steps you are now ready to get to the business of experimenting. YEA! This is the real fun part. While experimenting is fun, it does have a purpose, which is to determine if your hypothesis is valid. You must […]

Today, I’ll introduce the THIRD STEP of the scientific method–the Hypothesis.This always seems to be a problem when it is really the easiest part–it is your personal prediction of the result of the experiment that you will do to answer the question you expressed in STEP TWO. If you are just now tuning in to […]

Today, I’ll introduce the second step of the scientific method–the Question. As a reminder, the symbol in the upper left corner of this page links to each step of the scientific method as it relates to an investigation about mixing two pigments (chemicals that give a substance color). The Investiggation Symbol is linked to the […]