Demonstrations are great for starting a class. The more magical the better. I suggest that you give no clues about what is going to happen. In fact, make it as mystical as possible. Even prepare your materials in advance. Instructions: Students are asked to prepare for the demonstration. Regardless of age, all students are asked […]
Science Fair Projects: Parents Do’s & Don’t
Do’s and Don’ts 1. Do Be Positive. If you hated science when you were in school, now is not the time to discuss it. It takes time to design, develop, and prepare a display for a science fair project. So, it’s important to start on a positive note. 2. Don’t help too much. Remember that […]
How to Write An Experimental Science Project Question
Building an Experimental Science Project Question New Science Terms causeeffectcontrolled variablesdependent variableexperimental questionindependent variablevariables An experimental question is a cause-effect question. Note: Things that can be changed or change on their own are called variables. In an experimental question, the variable that causes another variable to change is called the independent variable. The variable that […]
Einstein’s Messy Office
I enjoyed seeing the office of Albert Einstein as well as the offices of the other brilliant minds shown in the photos below. My first thought was that I must be brilliant because my office is often as messy as these. It just depends on how many projects I am working on. One technique that […]
What Is the Scientific Method?
The Scientific Method is a Problem Solving Process The scientific method is not a set of steps that must be followed in order with fidelity. The scientific method includes Research, Questions, Hypotheses, Experimenting, Collecting Data, Making Conclusions. But, the order is not set in stone nor is there a rule that all the steps are […]
Vortex Bottle
You can create a vortex by stirring a oit of water with a spoon. But a vortex bottle provides the opportunity to investigate different variables. You can construct your own vortex bottle using instructions here: VORTEX BOTTLE 1. Making the vortex bottle is part of your research. Other things to research would be to read […]
Project Research: Primary vs. Secondary
Project research is the process of collecting information. I suggest that you start with fact finding research, which is called secondary research because it is knowledge already discovered by others. These facts are found in books, magazines, software, and from knowledgeable people, such as librarians, teachers, parents, scientists, or other professionals. While it is not […]
Science Project: Paper Towel Water Absorbency Rate
Comparing the Water Absorbency Rate of Different Paper Towel Brands A TV advertisement claims that Brand X paper towels are the best. You could compare the water absorbency rate of Brand X with other paper towel brands. Water absorbency rate is the amount of water absorbed in a certain amount of time. Science projects […]
Andrea Gummi Bears -1
Purpose: To identify the variables that might affect a red candy Gummi Bear. Question: What effect does water have on the size of red candy Gummi Bears?Hypothesis: This is an educated prediction. The objective is to encourage kids to analyze the question and no matter the age or science background, good reasonable “guesses” can be […]
Science Fair Video by Kevin Temmer
This Science Fair Video was created Kevin Temmer. Who Is Kevin Temmer Kevin Temmer is an independent artist, animator, composer, singer, and songwriter. As a young child, Kevin enjoyed expressing himself through drawing. He began teaching himself animation and it soon became his passion. Kevin also enjoys composing and performing his own original songs.WOW!! […]
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