Janice Vancleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects

ISBN-13: 9780471148029 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 160 str.

Janice Pratt VanCleave; Janice Van Cleave

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Let Janice VanCleave help you create your own winning science project

Where can you find lots of interesting ideas?

How do you begin a project?

How can you create an eye-catching display?

What can you do to impress the judges?

Discover the answers to these and other questions in this complete guide to winning science fair projects. Learn how to develop a topic from any idea, and find out the best ways to create, assemble, and present projects--including special tips on how to display them. Try out some of Janice VanCleave's favorite experiments on topics from astronomy and biology to chemistry, math, and engineering. As you have fun completing these experiments, you'll be learning the secrets of science fair success.

Praise for Janice VanCleave's books

"Stunningly clear, direct, and informative projects."--School Library Journal

" They] not only teach children the basics of science, but also entertain along the way . . . great for kids."--Parentguide

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Partial table of contents:

A GUIDE TO SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS.

The Scientific Method.

Topic Research.

Project Research.

A Sample Project.

The Project Report.

The Display.

Presentation and Evaluation.

50 SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT IDEAS.

Blackout (Astronomy).

Modified (Anatomy).

Climbers (Botany).

Light Seekers (Plant Behavior).

Nibblers (Ecology).

Boy or Girl (Genetics).

Bumpy (Microbiology).

Reflectors (Zoology).

Easy Flow (Geology).

Dew Drops (Meteorology).

Sun Dried (Oceanography).

Warm Up (Paleontology).

Lifter (Volcanology).

Collection (Mineralogy).

Supporters (Engineering).

Cleansing Power (Chemistry).

Attractive (Electricity).

Spool Racer (Energy).

Blowing Bubbles (Gravity).

Three Sided (Geometry).

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.

O autorze

JANICE VANCLEAVE loves to teach kids about science. She′s the award–winning author of more than 30 books, including the bestselling SCIENCE FOR EVERY KID and SPECTACULAR SCIENCE PROJECTS series.