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| How to Build Your Own Wave Machine Physics Demo |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Physics teacher Frank Noschese shows how to make an inexpensive wave machine using duct tape, wooden kebab skewers, and candy. It took him only fifteen minutes to make, and it would take less time with more than one helping. He walks you through the process and demonstrates how the wave responds to a single pulse, which moves gracefully up and down the length of the tape. The disturbance is what moves the energy waves, and the candy adds mass. He can control the frequency of the wave, and the skewer weights can control the speed. |
| Topic: Wave mechanics; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-to-build-your-own-wave-machine-physics-demo |
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| Science Fair Projects |
Grade Level:
6-8
|
| This web site makes science simple for kids. They learn by doing easy hands-on activities. Projects and experiments using materials found at home are explained. The site is divided into several areas. Science Made Simple answers common questions. The project section has experiments with detailed explanations. Science Textbooks Fail helps parents determine if their children's school books are adequate and how to supplement them if they are. Online measurement conversions are available. Science in the News lets kids know the latest science developments. A monthly newsletter with more information can be subscribed to for a fee. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencemadesimple.com/ |
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| Which Is the Better Insulation Material? |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| In this science experiment, learn which materials work best to insulate a building from heat or cold. Heating and cooling account for fifty to seventy percent of the energy consumed in an average home in the United States, and twenty percent is used to heat water. Using the best insulation material can save considerably on heating and cooling bills. Insulation is categorized by its resistance to heat flow, called the ?R-value.? Using various insulation materials to sandwich between two boards, heat one side with a hair dryer. Measure the temperature differences between the two boards to see which insulation resists the heat flow best. |
| Topic: Science fair projects; Thermal insulation; Energy conservation; Building materials; House construction |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/MatlSci_p016/materials-science/which-is-the-better-insulation-material |
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| The Leaf Color Chromatography Experiment |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| Have you ever wondered why tree leaves change color in autumn? The leaves get their green color from chlorophyll, their yellow and orange hues from carotenoids, and their reddish hues from anthocyanins. For much of the year, the green from chlorophyll overpowers the other hues, but when fall rolls around, the cooler weather shrinks the veins of the leaves, which prevents the water and nutrients from getting to the leaves to rebuild the chlorophyll. That allows the yellow and orange hues to appear. Watch an experiment that shows how you can separate the color compounds from leaves. |
| Topic: Chlorophyll; Carotenoids; Science fair projects; Fall foliage |
| URL: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/leaf-color-chromatography-experiment |
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| Science Fair Fun |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
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| Kid reporter Natalie Chen writes about her experience at the USA Science & Engineering Festival held April 7-8, 2018, in Washington, D.C. She spoke with two women scientists about the low numbers of girls in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math). Find out what the women believe society should do to encourage girls to go into STEM fields. At the festival, there were also participants in the Young Women in Bio (YWIB). This group is working to get girls interested in STEM fields at a younger age. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/science-fair-fun/ |
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| Science Projects |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
|
| This large collection of science projects and ideas offers you a wide variety of scientific concepts to investigate. If you are looking for a science fair project or idea involving chemistry, biology, physics, or earth science you will find plenty to choose from. You will find projects that include weather experiments, creating scientific tools, and making salt, fossils, and robots. In addition to projects you will find collections of ideas as well. There are lists of ideas for projects involving water, animals, earth, psychology, plants, space, technology, and the human body. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html |
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| Acid Rain and Aquatic Life |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
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| This idea for a science fair project involves observing how acid rain affects aquatic life. The objective of the experiment is stated and you can read all about acid rain in the informative introduction that includes a helpful diagram. You will discover what materials you will need for this experiment, what you will measure, and what you will observe. You are provided with a list of terms, concepts, and questions that will help you begin your background research. |
| Topic: Science--Experiments; Science fair projects; Acid rain |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/EnvSci_p016/environmental-science/acid-rain-and-aquatic-life |
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| Science Fair Project Resources |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Need an idea for a science fair project? You have come to the right place! Science Buddies is a web site that will help you find a science fair project. Use the topic selection wizard to get help with finding a topic area you might like or to narrow down the topic you have. If you know your exact topic, there is help with doing background research. Once you decide on your topic, there are step by step instructions for setting up your experiment. Read tips for success and find out the value of a science fair project. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/ |
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| How Does the Ratio of Sand to Cement Affect the Strength of Concrete? |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Try this fascinating science experiment to explore the strength of concrete. Through the experiment you can test how the ratio of sand to cement can change the strength of concrete. Find out what concrete is made of, get a list of materials and equipment and get ready to make your own concrete bricks. There are specific directions for making the form for the bricks and a list of ratios you will use for making your concrete bricks. Then you will see how to test them. Ideas for variations are given. |
| Topic: Cement; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/CE_p010/civil-engineering/how-does-the-ratio-of-sand-to-cement-affect-the-strength-of-concrete |
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| Solid Ground? Measuring Soil Bearing Capacity |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Because different types of soils have different bearing capacities, it is necessary for civil engineers to consider the soil that a structure will be built upon. Find out how civil engineers know how much weight that soils can support. You can also learn about other factors that affect the weight bearing capacity of soil. This science fair project has directions for making a simple experimental apparatus for measuring soil bearing capacity in a plastic tub. |
| Topic: Soils; Civil engineers; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/CE_p009/civil-engineering/measuring-soil-bearing-capacity?fave=no&isb=c2lkOjEsaWE6Q0UscDoyLHJpZDoxMTkwMjk3OA&from=TSW |
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| Do a Science Fair Project! |
Grade Level:
PreK-2
3-5
6-8
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| Science fairs are competitions where you can present your science project using a display board, a report, or even a model of your experiment. Your science fair project can do one of three things: test a hypothesis, answer a question, or show your audience how nature works. This site provides an explanation of the steps needed for a successful science fair project, and gives you some ideas for different science project topics. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/science-fair/en/ |
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| Video Series: How to Do a Science Fair Project |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
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| If you need help getting started on your science fair project, you have come to the right site. Here you will find a video series discussing how to do a science fair project. In this series a scientist from the Jet Propulsion Lab at NASA, an engineer, and a teacher will explain to you how to come up with your ideas for a science fair project and how to successfully conduct the experiment and report your results. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resources/lesson-plan/how-to-do-a-science-fair-project/ |
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| Science Fair Project Ideas |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| The USGS site is great resource for students of all ages to discover and learn about the wonders of the physical features of planet Earth. If you are interested in this field of science perhaps you could do this year's science fair project on a topic such as earthquakes, plate tectonics, or even the technology used to study and measure Earth's movements. This site provides you with some ideas you could use to start your science fair project and additional links to other helpful websites. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/science-fair-project-ideas |
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| Dea Flores Turns Video Games into a Winning Science Fair Project |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Dea Flores won the science fair for her project on stress and video games. After watching her brother, she hypothesized that playing video games releases stress instead of increasing it, even when players scream or nearly cry. Living with her family in a small apartment near the University of Southern California, Flores dreamed of going to school there. One of her teachers recommended that she attend Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School. She hopes to become a surgeon, but doesn't want to have to give people bad news. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.edutopia.org/video/dea-flores-turns-video-games-winning-science-fair-project |
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| 11 DIY Electronics Project Ideas for Engineering Students |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Develop your engineering skills with these DIY electronics projects. Take a look at a password-based circuit breaker. Build a solar tracker to maximize sun exposure for a solar panel. Automate your home lighting system without connecting it to your home Wi-Fi network. Create one-time passwords for digital locks. Control fans and security cameras from your desktop. Learn about making RFID door access systems, solar mobile phone chargers, and fingerprint-based security systems. Generate power using footsteps, or wire a robotic arm. |
| Topic: Electric wiring; Electronics; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.makeuseof.com/diy-electronics-project-ideas-for-engineering-students/ |
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| Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics Science Projects |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| Make a whirly bird, paper rocket, or glider as you learn about aerodynamics. Explore the aerodynamics of a Frisbee, kite, bike rack, bridge, or baseball. Find science fair project resources and fun activities. Discover the secrets to good aerodynamic design. Apply aerodynamics to your favorite sport, such as football or ice hockey. Test the aerodynamics of a golf ball, model car, or hovercraft. Investigate drag, lift, and shape. You can also study hydrodynamics or air hockey aerodynamics. |
| Topic: Aerodynamics; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-projects/aerodynamics-hydrodynamics |
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| Science Fair Experiments |
Grade Level:
PreK-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| Are you ready to create a project for the next school science fair? To help you prepare, click on the link and read a copy of "Guide to Planning a Science Fair Project" from the National Energy Education Development Project. Watch a fifteen-minute cartoon called "Prepare for the Science Fair." Find links to specific science fair experiments on this webpage that are divided into four categories by grade level - primary, elementary, intermediate, and secondary. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.eia.gov/kids/for-teachers/science-fair-experiments/ |
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| Science Fair Ideas |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
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| If you need some ideas for a science fair project or just need some advice, Science Bob can help. First you will find out the difference between a science demonstration and a science experiment and then you can click on any of six tabs. One takes you to a list of ideas that are presented in the form of questions. Another teaches you all about the steps of the scientific method that are necessary when working on a science fair project. Other tabs take you to a list of related links and some helpful advice from Bob. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://sciencebob.com/science-fair-ideas/ideas/ |
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| Science Fair Central |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| You?ve been asked to design a project for the science fair, but what exactly is a science fair project? Basically it is an investigation that is designed to solve a problem or answer a question. You will use the scientific method to answer the question. Once you have conducted your investigation, you will present it to others at the science fair; but where to begin? This website is a great tool with lots of different ideas and investigations, as well as resources to help you with time management and completing the investigation on time. This website will walk you through the process of designing a winning fair project! |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://sciencefaircentral.com/ |
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| Steps In a Science Fair Project |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| There are different kinds of science fair projects. Some require an experiment to test a hypothesis, others try to answer a question and even others simply explain a natural process or event. Before you can begin your science fair project you must first get an approved topic. Once you have discovered your topic, you can then begin working on your project. Here you will find a list of steps to guide you as you work on your science project. There are also additional links to helpful information about the scientific method and ideas for science fair projects. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/k-12-education/resources-teachers/steps-science-fair-project |
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| Successful Science Fair Projects |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
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| The most successful science fair projects are not necessarily costly experiments both in your time and in your money. However, science fair projects do require good planning and organization otherwise they can be a bit frustrating when left till the last minute. This site will discuss your display as you present the results and findings of your science fair project. It discusses the different parts of your project that should be included on the display in order to have a successful presentation. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/fair.html |
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| Science Fair Projects: For Teachers, Students, and Parents |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| To put it simply, a science fair project is a demonstration of how things work in the scientific realm. This is shown through observation, experimentation, and research. Students seek to investigate a particular scientific event or develop a solution in the form of an invention to solve a particular problem. A science fair project can be an exciting alternative to doing homework and reading textbooks. Here you will find a guide to make a successful science fair project for students of any age. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blogs/articles/science-fair-projects-for-teachers-students-and-parents |
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| Planting Science |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
|
| Planting Science is a web site dedicated to the investigation of plants. Use the boxes on the site to begin your own investigation of plants. You will be brainstorming and using your critical thinking skills to come up with research questions. Understand what a prediction is and is not and plan your study by defining your research question. The site walks you through each step of your investigation and then explains in detail the different ways in which you can communicate your findings. |
| Topic: Plants; Science; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://plantingscience.org/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=8&pid=9 |
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| SciStarter: Science We Can Do Together |
Grade Level:
6-8
9-12
|
| Get ready for some hands-on science! SciStarter is a web site where you can find a science project and join in to share ideas and get help. Choose an activity from a long list of ideas. You can choose an activity about snow, or at a sports stadium or at night. You can also pick a topic like birds, weather, food or many more. There is also the option to perform a keyword search. Once you choose an activity you can see details of the project and get directions on how you can participate. |
| Topic: Science fair projects |
| URL: https://scistarter.org/ |
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| Learn About Germs Science Projects |
Grade Level:
3-5
6-8
9-12
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| Find out about germs in this article. What are they? How do they spread? Germs make people sick, even though most are harmless or helpful. Try some fun experiments that show how easily germs are spread and how they grow on items such as potatoes. Because germs are invisible, washing hands with soap and water is the best protection. Healthy habits such as good hygiene, nutritious food, sleep, and exercise help the immune system fight germs. Learn about healthy germs. |
| Topic: Hand washing; Science fair projects |
| URL: https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/germ-science-projects-for-elementary/ |