Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids [Paperback]

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.Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: SCIENCE PROJECTS STEP-BY-STEP.

Chapter 1: Keep a Log Book.

Chapter 2: Select a Category.

Chapter 3: Do Topic Research.

Chapter 4: Do Project Research.

Chapter 5: Find a Project Problem.

Chapter 6: Come Up with a Project Hypothesis.

Chapter 7: Design a Project Experiment.

Chapter 8: Collect Raw Data.

Chapter 9: Create Your Project Summaries.

Chapter 10: Design Your Project Display.

Chapter 11: Prepare an Oral Presentation and Plan for Your Evaluation.

Part II: 40 SAMPLE PROJECTS.

Project 1: What Effect Does the Physical Form of a Fertilizer Have on Plant Growth?

Project 2: What Effect Does Talcum Powder Have as an Insecticide?

Project 3: How Effective Are Sun Shadows for Telling Time?

Project 4: How DolC$