Science Projects

• ISBN13: 9780471460435
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"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.

• ISBN13: 9780471331025
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Looking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone’s favorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together a winning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning your project, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts to designing experiments and presenting your findings.

Featuring all-new experiments as well as time-tested projects collected from Janice VanCleave’s A+ series, this easy-to-follow guide gives you an informative introduction to the science fair process. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on various topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics, 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 own ideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave’s A+ Science Fair Projects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school student who wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.

• ISBN13: 9781579907501
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• pick a project you’ll enjoy
• create a great experiment
• organize your data
• design a winning backboard
• and more!

Your all-in-one resource for science fair success

Gearing up for your first science fair project? Looking for the perfect science fair survival guide? Well, now your search is over. So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project, written by an experienced science fair judge and an international science fair winner, walks you through the science fair process, one step at a time. Filled with lots of solid, practical advice and troubleshooting tips, this easy-to-use handbook covers:

• The basics of the scientific method
• How to find a good topic
• How to do thorough research
• How to create a successful experiment
• How to organize your data
• And much more!

There are also lots of helpful suggestions for polishing your final presentation, including putting the finishing touches on your display, dressing to impress on science fair day, and knowing how to talk with the judges. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a science student looking to excel, you’ll find yourself turning to this invaluable resource again and again for years to come.

Have you ever wished that you could observe underwater creatures undetected? Or watch the very moment a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Or create your own rain? Well, with Scientific American Great Science Fair Projects, you can! Enter the fascinating world of Scientific American––the ultimate science authority––and learn how to build an underwater periscope, photograph a lunar eclipse, grow hydroponic plants, and much, much more! From creating your own non-newtonian fluids (slime, putty, and goop!) to teaching a sow bug how to run through a maze, you’ll be astounded at the number of incredible things you can do with Scientific American Great Science Fair Projects. Based on the long-standing and well-respected "Amateur Scientist" column in Scientific American, each experiment can be done with ordinary materials found around the house or that are easily available at low cost.

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