Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471472042 ISBN 13: 9780471472049

Publisher: Wiley, 2006

There's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids, chosen by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of hard work. This book saves you time and effort by showing you how to develop your project from start to finish and offering useful design and presentation techniques. Projects are in an easy-to-follow format, use easy-to-find materials, and include dozens illustrations and diagrams that show you what kinds of charts and graphs to include in your science project and how to set up your project display. You’ll also find clear scientific explanations, tips for developing your own unique science project, and 100 additional ideas for science projects in all science categories.

From the Back Cover:

Janice VanCleave's GREAT SCIENCE PROJECT IDEAS from REAL KIDS

Create Your Own Prize-Winning Science Project

There's plenty for you to choose from in this collection of forty terrific science project ideas from real kids selected by well-known children's science writer Janice VanCleave. Developing your own science project requires planning, research, and lots of hard work. This book saves you time and effort by showing you how to develop your project from start to finish and offering useful design and presentation techniques. Projects are in an easy-to-follow format, use easy-to-find materials, and include dozens of illustrations and diagrams that show you what kinds of charts and graphs to include in your science project and how to set up your project display. You'll also find clear scientific explanations, tips for developing your own unique science project, and 100 additional ideas for science projects in all science categories.

Using the eleven key steps for science fair success, Janice VanCleave will show you how to:

• Keep a Log Book
• Do Topic Research
• Decide on the Project Problem
• Test Your Hypothesis
• Create Your Project Summaries
• Prepare an Oral Presentation andPlan for Your Evaluation
• Select a Category
• Do Project Research
• Come Up with a Project Hypothesis
• Collect and Organize Your Data
• Design Your Project Display

The fun of a science fair project lies in making your own discoveries about a topic that interests you. Whether you win a blue ribbon or not, Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids will help your become a first-place scientist!

About the Author:

Janice VanCleave is a former science teacher who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of over forty-five children's science books with sales totaling over two million copies.