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Amazing Science Project

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:52:56 +0000

All you need for this science project are the following materials:

A glass bottle such as a beer bottle, a glass soda bottle or something like that. A piece of string big enough to tie around the base of the bottle into a knot. Acetone. This is the fingernail polish remover A Match or Lighter Rubber gloves. Protective eye gear such as goggles

Put on your safety glasses and rubber gloves.

Put about two to three inches of water into the bottle.

Take the string and put it in a capful of acetone. Let it soak just for a moment so that the string is wet with the acetone.

Tie the string around the top part of the bottle, just where the neck of it widens into the main part of the bottle body.

Make sure the string is tight around it, and in a straight circle and stays in that one place.

Light the string all the way around with the lighter or a lit match. The string may burn for a moment with the fluid that is on the string. Once the flame goes out place the bottle in a bucket or sink filled with water. Hold onto the bottle and hold it upright as it is submerged. The water should cover all the way past where the string was on the bottle but does not have to completely cover the bottle.

Now put one hand on the bottom of the glass bottle and the other on the top mouth of the bottle and pull your hands toward each other and it should break easily and in a complete ring around where the string was. Please be careful when breaking the glass to avoid getting cut by glass or any slivers that may fly away from the glass.

Your research for this project is how did the acetone and flame make the glass section have a weak area so that it could break?

This project is good to do as a demonstration at science fairs because it is a great science project.

By: Lesa Bolt

Fun Science Projects

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:23:33 +0000

Hello, I have prepared a couple really fun science projects that any student can do at home with household items.

These Fun science projects should be done with adult supervision.

The first fun science project is called “The Balloon Inflater”

MATERIALS:

A carbonated soft drink in a bottle, a balloon, and a twist tie from a bread or a garbage bag.

WHAT TO DO: 1. Place the balloon over the mouth of the bottle and securing it to the bottle with the twist tie. 2. Have the adult hold the bottle and place their thumb over the mouth of the bottle covered by the balloon. 3. Now shake the bottle for five seconds and release your thumb. 4. The balloon fills with carbon dioxide that was dissolved in the soda pop. That’s why they are called carbonated drinks.

This is a great fun science project that can give you that A you want in science class! Here is another great science experiment that anyone can do .

THE BALLOON ROCKET

MATERIALS: A balloon

WHAT TO DO: Simply blow up the balloon. Then, holding it between you thumb and forefinger, let it go and watch it fly.

EXPLANATION: You already know that the air escaped from the opening in which you blew up the balloon. You also noticed that the balloon flew in the opposite direction – this is action and reaction. The first force, air escaping, is the action. The balloon moving in the opposite direction of the air is the reaction.

We use this principle everyday. We push down on a chair to get up. We push our feet to the back to walk forward. A basketball pushes down onto the floor just before it bounces. You can probably think of many other examples.

I hope you have enjoyed these fun science projects. Please remember that these science experiments should be done with adult supervision.

By: Tyler Horvath

Great Science Fair Projects

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:40:45 +0000

The degree of complication for a science fair project depends on the grade level your child is in. During the lower grades, simple projects are usually accepted because younger students are not expected to have extremely complicated projects and procedures. This does not mean, however that there are no available projects for the lower grades, and if there are that these projects do not stand a chance to win at the fair. Simple projects, because they are simple stand a chance to win because this means anyone can do it, and that means the science behind it can be easily learned.

Great science projects for younger students involve incorporating what they learned in class and practicing the theory or concept in a real life situation. So a study of the weather can lead to a project that creates weather instruments out of materials found around the home. Home made weather instruments that can accumulate data and can be compared to actual weather data taken from the Internet will be a sure contender at the science fair. If the project can come with a demonstration (as what is usually required of such fair projects) then it is even better!

For mid-elementary students, great science fair projects are also projects that they can have fun with. So powering a light bulb by harnessing electric power from lemons is one way to get a child both interested in science, and contend for a prize. Though the lemon light bulb, potato clock, or potato light bulb, and lemon clock have all been done, try tweaking the experiment to see if you can harness enough electricity to power something else. The study of electricity is always a winner at any science fair, for as long as the child comes up with a more original twist to the old favorites.

Older and more serious students joining the fair can get great science projects from the Internet. Creating their own solar oven, or photographing the inside of an insect’s head through materials and chemicals easily found in anyone’s home are both great projects to include in the fair. Your child can photograph an insect on the spot or bake brownies for the fair judges. Whatever you do, just be sure that the project you choose has something original to it. If you can introduce something new to a project that is also relevant to what you learned in school, then you are very likely to place in the science fair.

By: Ethan Jeremy

Keys to Great Science Fair Projects Using Kids Science Kit

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:38:56 +0000

To get really good science fair projects from pre-packaged kits takes some creativity, but it can be done. Though many kids science kits are designed with specific experiments in mind and may even come with detailed instructions, it’s probably best to approach the kit as a set of tools that will help you in your own unique research. With this approach, a great kids science kit can help you stand out from other science fair projects.

For instance, one student selected a “miniature greenhouse” science kit, which contained seeds, a flat plastic container of soil, and a clear plastic “greenhouse” lid. He made his experiment unique. He did not study how little he could water with the lid compared to without. Instead, he covered the clear plastic with various colors of translucent plastic to test the effects of colored light on the growth rate of his seedlings.

The most important thing to remember when starting your project is to choose a question you are genuinely interested in, or relates to something you are interested in. Hone your question down making it as precise and concise as possible. Continue to seek simplicity in carrying out your experiment. Question yourself at every stage. Is there any way to get the data in fewer steps or a simpler way? Is there a less complicated way to understand things? Is there a more straightforward way to explain the observations?

Another tip, which should be obvious: Do your own work! Don’t let your science partner take over; don’t even let mom or dad take over. This is your project and if they do it instead, you will only be embarrassed come judging day. The experiment, no matter how nicely it turned out will feel like a lie when you try to explain to the judges all about “your” research. Be a real scientist and do the work yourself. Then, when the big day comes, you will be able to take genuine pride in your research. You will speak with a familiarity you’ve earned all about the details of “my project.”

Start early! Even if you have a pre-assembled kids science kit, which can reduce the workload of an experiment, it is still a good idea to start early. To really learn anything usually requires a series of measurements taken over time. Starting early not only shows responsibility, it allows you the time needed to really gather enough data. It allows you to pursue new angles if you learn anything unexpected, or start over if something goes wrong in one of your trials. Good science fair projects can take several weeks or even more, for planning, setup, and performing the experiment. So start early.

In addition to choosing a kids science kit, you will need to find research sources for background information and ideas. The Internet is an excellent starting point, but also visit your local library for more advanced details on your topic. You will need a lab notebook or research journal in which you write down all your observations. Remember, “If it isn’t in the notebook, it didn’t happen.” You will also need a detailed, written plan, including a supply list (this can be the first entry in your notebook).

Good preparation is the key to success. Do your research, gather your supplies, write your plans. And be sure to get people’s permission for everything (even if it’s just a minor bother, such as the fact that your radio will be going several additional hours per day longer than usual, while you test the effects of music on plant growth). With a good question, a simple approach, and thorough preparation, you are off to a great start turning your kids science kit into your first of many successful science fair projects.

By: Joe Kanooga

Science Projects From An Egg

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:10:58 +0000

I have a great science project to do and it is very easy. Make sure you have your parents present or help you with this since it does require using matches.

Get a glass bottle that is fairly tall and can hold an egg in the mouth of the bottle. Make sure the egg can sit in the mouth a little bit but not fall through. Also you want to make sure it is not just perched on the top of the bottle opening. It should fit into the opening slightly.
You will want a hard boiled egg. If you do not have one you will need to cook it. Take a small pot or saucepan and put the egg in the pot and cover with water just until the water covers the top. Turn on the burner and wait until the water comes to a boil. Let it boil for 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the water, but be careful not to burn yourself with the hot water. There is a lot of steam from boiling water. You may want a parent to help you with this. Let the egg cool before you peel it.

Once it is peeled you are ready to begin the experiment.

Now have three matches ready to go.
Make sure the bottle is clean and does not have water or other fluid inside of it.
Light each match and quickly drop into the bottle while still lit and there is flame. Light the next one right away and throw it into the bottle and light the last match and once again while it is still burning drop it into the bottom of the bottle.

Now place the egg on top of the bottle opening and sit back and wait.

After a short time the egg will fall through the bottle. Once it falls through the hole the egg will not be able to come back out.

You can use a fork or knife to get inside the break up the egg to remove it.

By: Lesa Bolt

Free Science Experiments Made Simple and Fun

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:21:43 +0000

There are countless numbers of free science experiments out there. Just think about the materials you have around your house. There is no need to go out and buy a bunch of pricey items to create a great science experiment. You can do many experiments with water or food with items you already have in your home, such as finding out what the effect of salt is on the boiling temperature of water. For this experiment all you need is a pot, water, salt, measuring spoon and thermometer. Boil some water, test the temperature, and then add one tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, stir, and test the temperature again. You can add a few more tablespoons (one at time) and test the temperature of the boiling water after each additional scoop of salt. Be sure to record your finding so you can compare afterwards.

Or, if you want to do free science projects with food you could test and see which place is best to store fruit in order to keep it freshest the longest. For this all you need to do is get a few pieces of fruit and place them in various places throughout the room; maybe one in the fridge, one on your dining room table and one in a pantry. Then, wait and see which piece of fruit goes bad first and record your results. It doesn’t take much to think of a free science experiment that you can conduct in your own home, or outdoors where you could experiment with bugs and plants.

By: Dee Schrock

Science Fair Success – Writing a Great Science Fair Report

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:57:48 +0000

No matter what your science fair project is about, one thing is certain: your science project report will communicate the nature of your experiment as well as the information that you learned from the experiment. Many students enjoy actually doing the science fair experiment, but struggle with the report because it requires in-depth writing and analysis.

By breaking the project report into small steps, you will be able to complete the report without a lot of hassle. A thorough report can also mean the difference between a good grade on your science project and a so-so grade. Remember: the judges will also take a look at your report, so make sure you pay attention to the details when you create it!

Here are the sections you’ll need to include in your report:

Abstract. Your abstract should provide a short overview of the science project report. Briefly state what the report is about and what people will learn by reading the report. I usually try to keep abstracts to about a paragraph. Introduction. The introduction to your report can be anywhere from one paragraph to an entire page. This is the section where you will provide background information about the topic of your report and any pertinent information that you will include in your report, such as terms and equations. Experiments. In this section, you should describe in details how you went about conducting your experiment. Outline methods that you used to perform the experiment as well as methods you used to collect data. Data. This is the part of the science project report where you will include completed data. You can use charts, graphs, photos and other visual aids to help communicate data. If you have a large amount of data, it may be wise to organize the data in appendices at the end of your report as well. Discussion. No matter what kind of science fair project you do, chances are good that you will have your own opinion about how it worked and how effective it was. Discuss the results and talk about anything that you would change in the discussion section of your report.Conclusion. This is my favorite section of the science project report because it is where you tie together information that you learned from the experiment and draw your own conclusions. Hopefully this is also where you can share your own ideas and opinions that you gathered from your experiment. Acknowledgements. Thank anyone that helped you with your project, such as your parents, siblings, friends and teachers. This section can include a brief statement of how people helped you and allows you to send out a great big “thank you!”References. No science project would be complete without a list of references that you used in order to complete the experiment. Cite the references according to the citation method that you teacher prefers, such as MLA format. Also, be sure to recognize the people that gave you information as well, such as a doctor or scientist you may have interviewed.

A good science project report requires that you take time to pay attention to each section. You cannot complete a science fair report the night before a fair and expect it to be thorough and an accurate representation of your talent. Therefore, start in advance, plan, and work hard to include all of the information and ideas needed to make your report complete. Have fun!
If you’re ready to get going with your own science project report or project, your next step is to download a free copy of “Easy Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects” from the link below right now.

By: Aurora L.