[WATCH]: SEMO Science Fair Explodes with Projects
Posted on December 6, 2010
More than 400 students from across southeast Missouri showed off their science skills at the 54th SEMO Regional Science Fair in Cape Girardeau. That’s 72 more students than last year. Student science fair projects ranged from “Does Chewing Gum Improve Memory?” to “Is it Safe to Reuse the same Drinking Bottle Over and Over?” The top two winners will go to the International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, California. Riley Rickman took home the Hooked on Science Future Scientist Award. Rickman attends TS Hill Dexter Middle School and did a project called “Tree Strikes…Game Over!” the Hooked on Science Future Scientist Award goes to a student that best demonstrates a unique and creative project by using his/her imagination. The winner receives a certificate, prizes, and $100. Go to www.hookedonscence.org for experiments that might get you and your family “Hooked on Science.”
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What Is a Science Fair Project?
Posted on December 6, 2010
A science fair project is a student directed scientific study. The student has complete control over their project and complete control over the quality of their results. What is so intriguing about science fair projects is that they serve multiple functions. They inspire students to be innovative, they educate students about the scientific method and they excite students about science. So what exactly makes up a science fair project? The answer can be found in the following steps.
Find a Topic
The first thing that a science fair project is, is an exploration of a specific science topic. This topic can be related to anything that interests the student. Topics can be found by paging through textbooks and magazines, watching science news stories or by creating a list of things that you are interested in.
Develop a Hypothesis
After a topic has been selected the student needs to develop a hyptohesis. The hypothesis is a prediction that relates to the topic that was selected. It needs to focus on one independent variable and one dependent variable. If the topic is extremely complex then several hypotheses can be developed. Each hypothesis will focus on only onle set of variables. The hypothesis is the foundation of the science fair project.
Design an Experiment
An experiment is another fundamental part of a science fair project. The experiment has one role, to test the hypothesis. In order to test the hypothesis effectively it will need to isolate the variable being tested. It is important to include a control experiment in the design of your overall experiment setup. The control experiment will be used to establish a baseline of data for comparison.
Collect Data
Data collection is one of the more exciting parts of a science fair project. In order to collect data the student will need to run their experiments multiple times. The data that is collected needs to be complete and accurate. This means that students will need to use the proper measurement tools and techniques. To keep the data organized that is collected, students are encouraged to set up spreadsheets and tables.
Analyze Data
The analysis of data is another part of a science fair project. The analysis process will involve the use of basic statistics like averages, means, modes and medians. Standard deviations can also be used. When analyzing data it can be helpful to take advantage of data analysis tools offered by spreadsheet software programs.
Draw Conclusions
After the analysis of data is completed conclusions needs to be drawn. The conclusions of a science fair project will usually start with the affirmation or the negation of the original hypothesis. The student can then go on to list the other relationships and information that were discovered.
Written Report
One of the most time consuming elements of a science fair project is the written report. The report needs to summarize all of the work that the student has completed. The report will follow the steps in the scientific method and it will present the data that was collected in tables and graphs.
Display Board
The final component of a science fair project is the display board. The display board is what the judges will use to score the project. It needs to contain all of the information found in the written report in easy to digest visual panels. It is a good idea to include both graphic and text panels on a display board.
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science fair projects: 100 Amazing Award-Winning Science Fair Projects
Posted on December 6, 2010
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[WATCH]: easy science fair projects
Posted on December 4, 2010
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How to Find and Choose Science Fair Projects on the Environment
Posted on December 4, 2010
How to Find and Choose Science Fair Projects on the Environment.
by Mort Barish
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Perhaps the most timely subject matter for students to consider when selecting science fair projects are those about the environment. Not only is the environment an important topic, especially during these days of global warming and oil spills, but it is also a most interesting subject for ideas and experiments for science fair. The recent disaster in the gulf where millions of gallons of oil poured into the water is an example of the disasters than can happen when people do not live in harmony with nature. During the past century and since the industrial revolution, we have polluted our streams and our rivers and our oceans. We have destroyed much of our forested lands, and we have polluted the air with emissions from cars and factories. If this continues at the current rate, we may be faced with a catastrophe of incredible proportions.
If you visit http://www.terimore.com you will find over 400 kid friendly science fair projects including many projects on the environment.
Project 347 will help you delve into the subject of how rust effects certain objects like a penny, nail, paper clip or needle when submerged into a variety of different liquids environments. The student will be part detective, part chemist as he or she makes these tests to find out the truth. Rust is a natural consequence of leaving metals out in the open especially when they are subjected to rain and moisture. In this science fair project the student will immerse different objects into water and other liquids and observe how much rust occurs.
You will help to save water and make your contribution to save the planet’s resources if you consider Project 350 which involves determining which uses more water, a bath or a shower. Can you imagine just how much water could be saved if people all over the country save just a little water by washing themselves using the system that saves the most water. Perhaps you can be instrumental in helping to change the habits of your friends and family and help save water, by teaching them about showers and baths and which saves the most water. This is an easy science fair project for the lower grades and involves measuring the quantities of water that people use when they shower or bathe. A science fair project on this subject will help to alert people that water is rapidly becoming one of our most important resources, and that people all over the world should learn new and different ways to conserve water.
Good health is important to all of us and we should know all that we can about bacteria. Just where will you find the most bacteria; in your shoes, on your door knob, on your telephone, on the toilet seat, or on your hair brush. Project 427 has all of the details of this fascinating experiment.
When looking for science fair projects for 4th grade or 5th grade students, this one will stand out. The project involves using glass plates covered with petroleum jelly, and then after some time elapses to determine just how much pollutants stick to the plates. You may be surprised to learn that some places that you thought were free of pollution are actually dirtier than imagined.
Oil spills are the most damaging of all events. It takes months or even years to clean up the affects of an oil spill. Project 456 is one of the best science fair projects for determining what kind of material will absorb the most oil.
Another interesting category of projects for science fair is about the acidity of water and determining where the water has the highest acidity. You can investigate your father’s workplace, your kitchen or your bathroom. Project 459 will give you all the details you need.
Science fair projects on helping to save the environment like determining what kind of trash bags to use will represent a serious contribution to saving the planet. Project 363 delves into just which kinds of bags you should use for throwing away your garbage and which types of bags will decompose or will just clog things up for many years to come.
To see all of these science fair projects on the environment and hundreds of others on many other subject, we invite you to visit
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science fair projects: More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects
Posted on December 4, 2010
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[WATCH]: Expo '74 Science Fair: Research/Education Projects
Posted on December 2, 2010
Expo ’74 2009 was the first user conference exclusively devoted to sharing knowledge about Max/MSP/Jitter. As part of the conference, attendees were invited to participate in a Science Fair.
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The Benefits Of Unique Science Fair Projects
Posted on December 2, 2010
Everyone has seen the tired old science fair project, such as the volcano or the styrofoam solar system, which have been favorites of many parents for what feels like generations. These projects are relatively simple and easy from the parent’s point of view, but they are incredibly bad choices for the children involved. Why?
These are the kind of projects that are so well-known that even the students know what is going to happen. And when that happens, the students are not learning anything, and their performance suffers during the presentation portion of science fairs because of it. Science fair judges have gotten bored with these types of projects, and that’s a big problem for students who endeavor to win prizes in their science fair. In the end, this kind of project is only really good for the parents, and surprisingly, these kinds of projects are not even particularly cheap!
What you need to find is a unique science fair project, or at least something that beats those tired old projects. Not only will this help your child learn more, it can give them a much better chance of winning the science fair. Often, these competitions can include a scholarship or a nice cash prize, and even those that do not can often lead to a science scholarship later on down the line. That’s a nice benefit, and aside from the grades, the knowledge, and the experience your child is getting with their participation, it gives you a great reason to try and do something unique.
So what kind of unique science fair projects are there? The internet seems like a decent first option, but given the prevalence of use, you can guarantee that large science fairs include a duplicate project, especially if you took your idea from a popular science fair blog or website. Even in a small science fair, or an in-class science fair, you have to guess that there are more than a few people who are visiting the same websites that you are, including the judges and the teachers who are grading your students. Duplicate projects mean trouble for the judges and the teachers, as it negates the true benefit of science fairs: having an exploratory experience. They want you to come up with something unique, on your own. In addition, you have to think about what kind of experience your child is having. A science fair is a chance for them to express their own creativity and interests, and plucking an easy or cheap project off of a website isn’t helping them out any.
You can try visiting the library for books, or looking at news sites as well, but these sources often provide out-of-date, boring, or incredibly difficult projects.
Have the child come up with something of their own, or if that doesn’t work, then have them add their own input into some aspect of an interesting and more unique science fair project. You can take some help from the internet, especially from the “members only” sites on the internet that have really solid projects, and books or suggestions with more unique ideas, but make sure to add something to them!
If your child needs help with their science fair project and you lack computer skills or scientific knowledge, don’t be afraid to look for help. Many of those members only sites will offer helpful downloads like ready-made charts and spreadsheets for your child’s use. You can also get help from online tutors, who are usually science majors in college who can help you out with some simple advice.
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Robert Watson is a high school mathematics teacher and a judge in his local science fair. His Science Project page to learn more.
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science fair projects: Crime Scene Science Fair Projects
Posted on December 2, 2010
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[WATCH]: Water Purification
Posted on November 30, 2010
In this video I do a quick review and demo on my water purification system.
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