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Variables: Independent, Dependent, Controlled

By Janice VanCleave

How the Independent Variable of Light affect the Dependent Variable of Plant Growth

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 […]

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What is a Science Project?

By Janice VanCleave

Girl is Reading a Book: A Type of Fact Finding Research

  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 […]

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Surface Tension Science Project

By Janice VanCleave

  What Are the Variables in “Float a Needle” from “Science Wizardry for Kids” by Margaret Kenda.   “Floating a Needle” is an exploratory investigation about surface tension. Surface tension is the property of liquids in which the exposed surface acts as if a thin skin has been pulled across it. This property is due […]

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Types of Science Investigations

By Janice VanCleave

Girl is researching by reading a book.

Investigations for Science Fair Projects What is a Science Fair? What is a Science Fair Project? A science fair is a competition where you, the contestant, enter your science projects. How is a Science Fair Project Different from any other Science Project? Every science project has rules to follow. What distinguishes one science project from […]

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Science Fair Project Ideas

By Janice VanCleave

I wrote this book with the objective of helping kids create their own winning science projects. The project ideas in the book are to be used as clues to develop individual project.  How do you begin a project? What can you do to impress the judges? How can you create an eye-catching display? Discover the […]

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