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 Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids

Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2006-10-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780471472049

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There's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids, chosen by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of hard work. This book saves you time and effort by showing you how to develop your project from start to finish and offering useful design and presentation techniques. Projects are in an easy-to-follow format, use easy-to-find materials, and include dozens illustrations and diagrams that show you what kinds of charts and graphs to include in your science project and how to set up your project display. You’ll also find clear scientific explanations, tips for developing your own unique science project, and 100 additional ideas for science projects in all science categories.


The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects

Author: Julianne Blair Bochinski

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2003-11-21

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0471460435

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"Harried parents or teachers seeking ideas for science fair projects will find this resource a godsend." --Science Books & Films "An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." --Booklist "Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." --Library Journal "Sound advice on how to put together a first-rate project." --Alan Newman, American Chemical Society Want the inside tips for putting together a first-rate science fair project that will increase your understanding of the scientific method, help you to learn more about a fascinating science topic, and impress science fair judges? The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, newly revised and updated, is the ultimate guide to every aspect of choosing, preparing, and presenting an outstanding science fair project. Special features of this unbeatable guide include: 50 award-winning projects from actual science fairs-including many new project ideas-along with an expanded list of 500 fascinating science fair topics suitable for grades 7 and up Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines on how to develop an outstanding project-from selecting a great topic and conducting your experiment to organizing data, giving oral and visual presentations, and much more The latest ISEF rules and guidelines Updated information on resources and state and regional science fair listings The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects gives you all the guidance you'll need to create a science fair project worthy of top honors.


Water Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method

Water Science Fair Projects, Using the Scientific Method

Author: Madeline Goodstein

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0766045366

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What is water made of? Why does ice float? What is a soap bubble? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, student scientists can learn the answers to these questions and more. For students interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.


Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools

Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools

Author: Patricia Hachten Wee

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1998-11-05

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1461740606

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Offers step-by-step instructions for a hands-on learning experience for children in grades 2-5 who are doing science fair projects.


Science Fair Projects For Dummies

Science Fair Projects For Dummies

Author: Maxine Levaren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-04

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1118069781

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Uh-oh, now you’ve gone and done it, you volunteered to do a science fair project. Don’t sweat it, presenting at a science fair can be a lot of fun. Just remember, the science fair is for your benefit. It’s your chance to show that you understand the scientific method and how to apply it. Also, it’s an opportunity for you to delve more deeply into a topic you’re interested in. Quite a few scientists, including a few Nobel laureates, claim that they had their first major breakthrough while researching a science fair project. And besides, a good science fair project can open a lot of doors academically and professionally—but you already knew that. Stuck on what to do for your science project? This easy-to-follow guide is chock-full of more than 50 fun ideas and experiments in everything from astronomy to zoology. Your ultimate guide to creating crowd-pleasing displays, it shows you everything you need to know to: Choose the best project idea for you Make sure your project idea is safe, affordable, and doable Research, take notes, and organize your facts Write a clear informative research paper Design and execute your projects Ace the presentation and wow the judges Science fair guru Maxine Levaren gives walks you step-by-step through every phase of choosing, designing, assembling and presenting a blue ribbon science fair project. She gives you the inside scoop on what the judges are really looking for and coaches you on all the dos and don’ts of science fairs. And she arms you with in-depth coverage of more than 50 winning projects, including: Projects involving experiments in virtually every scientific disciplines Computer projects that develop programs to solve a particular problem or analyze system performance Engineering projects that design and build new devices or test existing devices to compare and analyze performance Research projects involving data collection and mathematical analysis of results Your complete guide to doing memorable science projects and having fun in the process, Science Fair Projects For Dummies is a science fair survival guide for budding scientists at every grade level.


Creating Science Fair Projects with Cool New Digital Tools

Creating Science Fair Projects with Cool New Digital Tools

Author: Susan Henneberg

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1477718362

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A science fair project is an opportunity for teens to choose a subject of interest, investigate it using the scientific method, and share their findings. While the scientific method never goes out of date, much about science fair research and presentation has changed with the advent of digital tools. Readers learn how they can use digital tools to brainstorm a question, research and take notes, collaborate with teammates, record and organize data, and create presentations using multimedia. As required by the Common Core, readers learn to use technology to produce and publish their work and to collaborate with others.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects

Author: Nancy K. O'Leary

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781592571376

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Explains what the scientific method is and gives step-by-step directions for more than 50 projects and experiments using everyday items, for everyone from beginners to advanced students.