Last-Minute Science Fair Projects: When Your Bunsen's Not Burning but the Clock's Really Ticking

Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta

ISBN 10: 1402716907 / ISBN 13: 9781402716904

Published by Sterling, 2006

Seller Inventory # 1402716907-3-34122577

Synopsis:

Remember: Science fair projects are due…NOW! It’s no secret that kids sometimes put off doing their assignments, especially if they get busy or don’t know where to begin. But with this compilation at hand, their science fair problems are over, because it’s full of super-quick ideas sure to wow the crowd and the judges. All the experiments use common, easy to find materials, and there’s valuable advice on creating an appealing presentation and writing an accompanying report. Construct a “Juice Rocket”; grow crystals along a piece of string; build a biosphere; and mummify an orange. And here’s one for the birds: an experiment to determine if our avian friends prefer one type of food over another. Every project is smart and fun!

Reviews: This large-format book tackles a common problem in a straightforward manner. Aimed at the student who has put off choosing a science project for way too long, the book offers plenty of experiments that can be conducted in a short time using common household materials. In a sensible move, the ideas are arranged in chapters according to the time available: those that take a week or two, those that require just a few days, and those that can be done in a day or less. Each project appears on a double-page spread that includes one or more key words, the basic question to be answered, the hypothesis, the procedure, the results (a section that raises questions rather than providing answers), display tips, and "extension questions" that can be explored by making alterations to the experiment. At least one clear, colorful photo or drawing appears on each spread. Sure to find an audience when the science fair looms; a reassuring, practical guide. Phelan, Carolyn
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Bibliographic Details

Title: Last-Minute Science Fair Projects: When Your...
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good