Structural Engineering Project A bridge is a structure that provides a pathway across streams, ravines, or other obstacles. The earliest bridges were made by nature and consisted of materials including fallen logs, rocks, or tangled vines growing across the gap. Structural engineers are concerned with the design and construction of all types of structures, including […]
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 […]
Science Project: Relative Density
How to Analyze Relative Density Data and Write a Conclusion Research: The data being analyzed below is about relative density and buoyancy. Relative density is a comparison of densities. Buoyancy refers to something floating in a fluid (gas or liquid). In the diagram, the Box-shaped boats are all floating in water. This means that each […]
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 […]
Tips for Homeschool Science
Hi, I am Janice VanCleave. My goal is to create homeschool material on my website to provide ideas that will work for you. Many homeschoolers ask for ideas to expand experiments. In response to this, I have designed teaching tips that can be adapted to even the simplest experiment. But, these are just my ideas […]
The Blooming of a Paper Flower
Introduction to the Science At Home Series: Project 1: Fun With Water Investigation: The Blooming of a Paper Flower Andrea Roseman, a homeschooling mom with two lovely children, tested this experiment and posted comments on her website, WhatEverPhilippians48. Andrea and I exchanged ideas and with her approval, I have included her hints, clues, and suggestions to […]
Variables: Independent, Dependent, Controlled
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 […]
Game: Paper Flea Jumper
MA-SCI-YA Week What fun it is to correspond with educators around the world. A teacher from the Philippines introduced me to a Tagalog word for happy, which is “masaya.” In her school, a week is set aside for kids to play and have fun with math and science games and activities. It is a Happy […]
Surface Tension Science Project
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 […]
Project: Slime/Variable
Variables in A Slime Experiment Variable is the name given for any part of an experiment that changes. For example, the following question identifies what is happening as well several variables which are identified. Question: If a glue solution and a borax solution are mixed, what effect would the ratio of the solutions have on […]