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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Science Experiments With Eggs

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find lesson plans for four different experiments to introduce the Scientific Method to ESL students. Find out the benefits of using science experiments in the ESL classes.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Science Fairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the difference is between a science demonstration and a science experiment. Then explore Science Bob's page to learn about ideas for science fairs, the Scientific Method, science fair resources, and even some helpful advice.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Central: Choose a Project Type Investigation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how to approach a scientific question, and learn eight steps students will perform in doing so. Offers suggestions on how to ask a testable question as well as several examples.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Lemon Chemistry: An Acid Base Experiement

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for conducting an acid-base experiment using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Bent Toward Science Refraction

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about refraction in this hands-on science experiment. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what happens when light moves from one material to another.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Building Banjos

For Students 9th - 10th
It is said that you can't play sad music on a banjo. Following the instructions for this science fair project, you can make your own rough banjo and see effect the resonator has on the sound. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Where Did All the Stars Go?

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you live in a big city or urban area it is hard to see many stars at night. In most urban areas only the most brilliant stars, planets and the moon can be seen. This is because of something called light pollution which is the...
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Crazy Foam Experiment

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for a science demonstration of how to make crazy foam using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Make Glowing Water Without a Black Light

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents three easy experiments where you can make water glow in the dark.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Pringles Can Rocket Fuel

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob provides instructions for making a pringles can rocket fuel using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Chicken Sounds From a Cup!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob presents instructions for a science demonstration of how get chicken sounds from a cup using common supplies with information on how it works.
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PBS

Pbs: Rough Science Island Observatory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS site asks users to imagine that they are stranded on a tropical island. Provides experiments for users to calculate time at night and to identify what is in the night sky.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Make Plastic Milk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob gives instructions on how to make plastic milk using common supplies with information on how it works.
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Rice University

Rice University: Galileo's Pendulum Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a great look into the pendulum experimens of Galileo. Contains first-hand writings and examples of experiments along with links to additional information.
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Other

Science Fair Primer: Reporting the Results

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of the elements of a good science fair report written by a high school science teacher. Details are given step by step on stating the hypothesis, explaining the experimental procedure, presenting the data attained, and...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Space Science: Bill Nye: Weightless Clothespin

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the world of science straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive experiment.
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Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Exploring the Science of Light: Easy Activities

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of simple experiments for exploring the basic properties of light and color.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Buoyant Bubble [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about density in this hands-on science experiment. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what makes an object float or sink. [PDF]
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Weight for It!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science experiment that demonstrates how balances work. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of how to compare the weight of different objects.
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Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Clues About Clouds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science experiment that simulates how clouds are formed. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what must happen in the atmosphere for cloud formation to occur.
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Science Fun for Everyone

Science Fun: Solar Eclipse Kit

For Students 4th - 6th
Create your own solar eclipse with this science experiment. *This experiment is not to be used to look at the actual sun. Looking directly at the sun can be harmful.*
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Observations and Experiments Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the role of observations and experiments in scientific investigation. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science Projects and Experiments: Pulse and Heartbeat

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn by experimenting with science. Project about the heartbeat and pulse.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science Projects and Experiments: Skin Temperature

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn by experimenting with science. Project about skin temperature.

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