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

Chemistry: How to Develop a Topic

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  Chemistry: Project Topics Psssst! You cannot depend on any of the following statements being true. For each ask yourself these inquiry questions. 1. I wonder….Is that really true? 2. I wonder… How can I find out? Now you need to research the topic. Read about it. Ask people in the know, such as your […]

Science Fair Projects: Purpose

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Notes from Janice’s Desk When searching for ideas for your science project, write out a purpose each topic you are considering.The purpose should be a statement comparing an independent variable and a dependent variable. The independent variable is the condition that the experimenter changes. The dependent variable is the condition that the experimenter measures to […]

Science Fair Projects

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Notes from Janice’s Desk It is important to know that students desiring to enter regional or state science fairs must follow specific rules and guidelines set by the International Rules for Precollege Research. The two types of science project investigations most commonly required for middle and high school science fair projects are: Experimental and Comparison. […]

Chemistry: Science Fair Projects

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Psssst! Always ask an adult about mixing chemicals. Some things are not safe to mix. Chemistry facts can be used as science fair project topics. Even though the chemistry facts you find in texts may be true, you are to treat them as if they are not true. Following is an example of how to […]

Science Project: Fireflies

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The National Children’s Museum in Washington, DC in collaboration with the Museum of Science in Boston invite kids of all ages to participate in a special science project. Kids are to collect specific data about the  fireflies in their their own backyard.The project launched June 29, 2009 and you may join in anytime. For specifics […]

Shell Removal

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How To Remove An Egg’s Shell Without Breaking the Egg The shell surrounding a chicken egg is composed of a chemical called calcium carbonate, which will react with acids. Vinegar is an acid called acetic acid. The chemical reaction that occurs when calcium carbonate and vinegar combine is called a chemical decomposition reaction. The word […]

Sound Projects Using Wind Chimes

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Wind chimes are made of objects that make interesting sounds when the wind causes them to they bump into each other. Make your own wind chimes by following these steps. Tie one 12-in (30-cm) piece of  piece to each of 4 or more metal objects, such as spoons. Tie the free end of the strings […]