VanCleave's Science Fun

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

Variables: Independent, Dependent, Controlled

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Types of Variables in A Science Fair Project Independent variables Dependent variablesControlled variables When experimenting, a variable is anything that might change and affect the results of the experiment. Examples are the best way to explain types of variables. Example: Investigate Electromagnetics 1. What is an electromagnetic?  Discover how to make an electromagnetic. This type of […]

What is a Science Project?

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  What is the difference between a class science project and a science fair project? First, let me define a few terms needed to describe a science project. Science is from a Latin word meaning knowledge, specifically about the universe and everything in it. In other words, science is the study of nature and all […]

A Science Project: Research

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In reference to a science project, research is the preliminary process of discovering information about ideas for a science project. I am dividing preliminary science project research into two parts: Fact Finding Research– What others have discovered. Exploratory Research- What you discover. Fact Finding Research One way to research a topic is to collect facts […]

Floating Paper Airplane

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A Project Idea About Airplanes Research: 1. Watch the video below, and then try the investigation yourself. 2. Find out how these terms relate to the floating airplane: Bernoulli’s Principal air pressure drag lift Project Ideas: I wonder…How does the shape of the airplane affect its ability to float in the air? I wonder…How does […]

Shadows of Celestial Bodies

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Exploratory Investigation About Shadows This exploratory investigation gives you background information about shadows. A flashlight will be used as the light source and can be used to represent the Sun. The data collected can be part of your science project research. 1. Draw two perpendicular lines across the center of a sheet of paper. 2. […]

Physics Project Books

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  To Save 20%—Use Discount Code– AFF20     Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects A collection of science project ideas.     Janice VanCleave’s A+ Projects in Physics: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit     Janice VanCleave’s Electricity: Mind-boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects Janice VanCleave’s Magnets: Mind-boggling […]

Chemistry Project Books

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  To Save 20%—Use Discount Code– AFF20   Janice VanCleave’s Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work These exploratory experiments provide research information as well as ideas for designing project experiments.   Janice VanCleave’s A+ Projects in Chemistry: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit Note: An A+ idea is not […]

Biology Science Project Books

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  Use Discount Code– AFF20 —-to save 20% when purchasing Janice’s Books!   Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects A collection of advanced science project ideas.    Janice VanCleave’s A+ Projects in Biology: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit   Janice VanCleave’s Insects and Spiders: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair […]

Astronomy Projects

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  Astronomy Science Project Ideas Moon:    Overview Of an Astronomy Science Project. Sun Shadows: How to use Astronomy facts to develop a science project More About Sun Shadows: Project Ideas about Sun Shadows. Phenomenon due to Shadows of Celestial Bodies Lunar Eclipse–Solar Eclipse–etc… More Astronomy Project ideas Using Astronomy Facts. Astronomy Science Project Questions Independent […]