Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects
Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2003-08-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0471331023

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A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations,techniques, and ideas! Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone'sfavorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave's A+Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together awinning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning yourproject, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts todesigning experiments and presenting your findings. Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projectscollected from Janice VanCleave's A+ series, this easy-to-followguide gives you an informative introduction to the science fairprocess. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on varioustopics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, andphysics, including explorations of: * The angular distance between celestial bodies * The breathing rate of goldfish * Interactions in an ecosystem * Nutrient differences in soils * Heat transfer in the atmosphere * Magnetism from electricity * And much more! You'll also find lots of helpful tips on how to develop your ownideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave's A+ Science FairProjects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school studentwho wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments
Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1994-05-17

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0471310115

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How do honeybees find their way home? Why is Venus so hot? How can you measure the speed of the wind? What makes a sound loud or soft? Discover the awesome answers to these and other fascinating mysteries in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Just try these 201 fun, safe, low-cost experiments at home or in the classroom. You'll look through a drop of water to find out how a magnifying lens works. Using a Styrofoam ball, a pencil, and a lamp, you'll learn why the Moon appears and disappears. With just a jar and some ice cubes, you can demonstrate how rain is formed. Each experiment includes an illustration and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. This companion volume to the enormously popular 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird, and Fun Experiments brings together magical projects from Janice VanCleave's Science for Every Kid and Spectacular Science Projects series--plus 40 all-new experiments that make science come to life. Children Ages 8-12

Janice VanCleave's Electricity
Janice VanCleave's Electricity

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1994-08-16

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 0471310107

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The perfect science fair idea books . Spectacular Science ProjectsJanice Vancleave's Electricity * How do you make a battery out of a lemon? * Can a magnet produce electricity? * How does a flashlight work? Janice VanCleave's Electricity includes 20 simple and funexperiments that allow you to discover the answers to these andother fascinating questions about electricity, plus dozens ofadditional suggestions for developing your own science fairprojects. Learn about electric charges with a simple experimentusing modeling clay and a plastic straw; about voltage using abowl, paper towels, and a raw egg; about conductors with someclothespins, aluminum foil, and a flashlight bulb; and much more.All experiments are safe, use inexpensive household materials, andinvolve a minimum of preparation and clean up. Children ages 8-12Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: JaniceVanCleave's Animals Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes JaniceVanCleave's Gravity Janice VanCleave's Machines Janice VanCleave'sMagnets Janice VanCleave's Molecules Janice VanCleave's Microscopesand Magnifying Lenses Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes JaniceVanCleave's Weather

Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments
Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1119590655

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Janice VanCleave once again ignites children’s love for science in her all-new book of fun experiments—featuring a fresh format, new experiments, and updated content standards From everyone’s favorite science teacher comes Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments. This user-friendly book gets kids excited about science with lively experiments designed to spark imaginations and encourage science learning. Using a few handy supplies, you will have your students exploring the wonders of science in no time. Simple step-by-step instructions and color illustrations help you easily demonstrate the fundamental concepts of astronomy, biology, chemistry, and more. Children will delight in making their own slime and creating safe explosions as they learn important science skills and processes. Author Janice VanCleave passionately believes that all children can learn science. She has helped millions of students experience the magic and mystery of science with her time-tested, thoughtfully-designed experiments. This book offers both new and classic activities that cover the four dimensions of science—physical science, astronomy, Biology, and Earth Science—and provide a strong foundation in science education for students to build upon. An ideal resource for both classroom and homeschool environments, this engaging book: Enables students to experience science firsthand and discuss their observations Offers low-prep experiments that require simple, easily-obtained supplies Presents a modern, full-color design that appeals to students Includes new experiments, activities, and lessons Correlates to National Science Standards Janice VanCleave's Big Book of Science Experiments is a must-have book for the real-world classroom, as well as for any parent seeking to teach science to their children.

Janice VanCleave's Weather
Janice VanCleave's Weather

Author: Janice Pratt VanCleave

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The perfect science fair idea books ... Spectacular Science Projects Janice VanCleave's Weather Why does it rain? What causes thunder and lightning? How does a cloud form? Janice VanCleave's Weather includes 20 fun and simple experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about weather, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn what causes lightning with a simple experiment using a roll of tape in a darkened room. Make a barometer from a soda bottle, straws, modeling clay, and colored water. Use a shoe box, plastic wrap, and some soil to understand the greenhouse effect. All experiments use inexpensive household materials and involve a minimum of preparation and cleanup. Children ages 8-12. Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series Janice VanCleave's Animals, Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes, Janice VanCleave's Electricity, Janice VanCleave's Gravity, Janice VanCleave's Machines, Janice VanCleave's Magnets, Janice VanCleave's Molecules, Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses, Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes Kids, join the Science for Every Kid Club.

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science

Author: Janice Pratt VanCleave

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1998-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780613165167

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For use in schools and libraries only. Presents thirty sample science projects as well as ideas for small changes to the original experiments thereby encouraging creativity and increased learning.

Janice VanCleave's Machines
Janice VanCleave's Machines

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1993-03-03

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780471571087

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How is your forearm like a lever? * What makes it easy to pull a flag up a flagpole? * How can a windmill help to do work? Janice VanCleave's Machines includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and many other questions, plus dozens of additional suggestions on how to develop your own science fair project. Learn how an elevator works using a box, string, a paper cup, and some coins; build a bubble machine with cardboard boxes, Styrofoam, and wire; and much more. All experiments use inexpensive materials and involve a minimum of preparation and clean up. Children ages 8-12 Also available in the Spectacular Science Projects Series: * Janice VanCleave's Animals * Janice VanCleave's Earthquakes * Janice VanCleave's Electricity * Janice VanCleave's Gravity * Janice VanCleave's Magnets * Janice VanCleave's Molecules * Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses * Janice VanCleave's Volcanoes * Janice VanCleave's Weather

Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science
Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1998-12-14

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0471177709

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Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science The newest volume in the bestselling A+ Science Projects series! Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your science class? Or do you just want to know more about how the world around you works? Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science can help you--and the best part is, it won't involve any complicated or expensive equipment. This step-by-step project book explores 30 different topics and offers dozens of experiment ideas. The book also includes lots of charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Here are just a few of the topics you'll be investigating: * Rocks and minerals * Meteorology * Oceanography * Plate tectonics * Air fronts * The greenhouse effect You'll be amazed how easy it is to turn your own ideas into winning science fair projects! Also available: Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Biology Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry

Janice VanCleave's Solar System
Janice VanCleave's Solar System

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 2000-01-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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Provides instructions for a variety of experiments and science fair projects exploring the solar system, including the sun, moon, planets, comets, and meteorites.