Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Gaming?
In this science fair project you will examine real data from a California research scientist of over 3,000 video game players. The objective is to see if there is such thing as a videogame addict.
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Science Buddies: Got Iron? Measure the Concentration of Iron in Water
Iron is an important mineral essential for good health. Iron deficiency can be a problem. In this science fair project, use a simple iron test kit to measure the concentration of iron in water. This experiement is explained clearly and...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Science Fair Central: Investigation Project Steps
Read and print out steps that will help you with your science fair project, from topic forming and researching to analyzing and drawing conclusions..
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measuring the Speed of 'Light' With a Microwave Oven
In this experiment, you will measure the speed of light using a microwave oven, some egg white, and a ruler. This short project proves to be an extremely interesting choice for a science lab, with pictures for illustration, and thorough...
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Science Buddies: Do Submarines Need Fins?
In this science project, you can investigate how submarines use stabilizing fins to move forward. Exploring friction and buoyant force you will get closer to understanding how these large ships function. Research resources are included...
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Science Buddies: Testing Behavioral Incentives
Research has shown that positive reinforcement is an effective means of influencing behavior. This experiment looks further to determine which type of reinforcement-praise or reward-is more effective with young children. The objective of...
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Science Buddies: Puppy Proportions: Growth Spurts & Weight Gain in a Dog
Puppies prove to be a fun and useful aid in this adorable experiment! By having access to, and measuring a puppy's body dimensions over a period of weeks or months, you can discover if segments of canine anatomy develop at different...
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Science Buddies: Are Fingerprint Patterns Inherited?
Fingerprints are used as reliable identification because each person's fingerprints are unique. This lab allows you to research and discover if these unique patterns are created randomly or influenced by genetics.
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Youth Science Canada: Science Fair Resources: Smarts Mentorship Guide [Pdf]
Students can find a guide that explains how to find a mentor who is willing to help them develop a successful science fair project.
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Science Buddies: Natural Antimicrobial Agents
This abstract asks you to discover what sources you can test for antimicrobial action by culturing bacteria in the presence of an extract from a source you hypothesize to have antimicrobial properties. Antimicrobial properties have been...
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Researching Research
This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Career Technical Education Research
This lesson is designed to help students document their research for a year long capstone project. (Creating an Engineering Report)The students will be following the requirements for the Siemens Math, Science Technology competition....
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Where's the Matter?
Explore some of the hard questions and issues related to scientific research and project funding. Role-play a mock Congressional hearing to discuss the wisdom of a new scientific venture with no perceivable practical use to mankind.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Gymnosperms, Cone Bearing Vascular Plants
Young scholars will research printed encyclopedias, Internet resources (thinkfinity.org) and their science textbook to gather information to answer questions and draw an assigned portion of the Life Cycle of the Gymnosperms. This lesson...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: I'm So Crushed
In this activity, students will have an opportunity to solve a mystery. They will discover why a soda can collapses during a demonstration due to the effects of changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure. Students will gain further...
EL Education
El Education: Chickenology: The Art and Science of Keeping Chickens
This manual was written by a group of middle school and high school students in the Maplewood Richmond Heights school district. The students, known as the "Chickenologists", care for the district's flock of chickens. This comprehensive...
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Nespelem School District: A Science Project
Investigate how scientists conduct scientific research or solve scientific problems to impact the future.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Beanie Baby Habitats Collaborative Project
With the booming market of "Beanie Baby" type stuffed animals being so prominent in students' lives, this project brings that interest into the classroom through the use of research, science, hands-on experiences, and technology. The...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Eruption!
Research Mt. Vesuvius and scientists' preparations for a future eruption. Produce a television program about volcanoes for middle school students as part of a public information campaign to inform citizens of Washington State about Mount...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Unlikely Diary Keepers
The writer will assume the role of a living creature (like an arthropod) or an abstraction (like a fraction). Writers will do research on what they have chosen as their roles, and learn new facts about these roles. The writer will...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Organism Power Points/ Booklets
This lesson requires students to use technology to research information on any organism from one of the six kingdoms. Students use the information to produce a PowerPoint presentation or booklet to present to their classmates. This...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Washed Away
In this lesson, students will learn about water erosion. They will view pictures and videos, complete drawings, and work in collaborative groups as they research types of water erosion (rill, gully, sheet, and channel). Students will...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: To Herb or Not to Herb
This unit allows students to research some common herbal supplements to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the herb. Students will compare the herbal supplements to pharmaceutical medicines to judge which is the better choice....
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What Is Rubistar? How to Make Rubrics
This online tool is designed for teachers to create rubrics that correspond with project-based learning activities.