Science Experiments & Science Fair Projects

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Science Experiments

The Adventures of Science Bob! Home Experiments
Instructions for thirteen common science experiments from "Science Bob". Bob Pflugfelder has been featured on television and in several magazines including People, Bop, and Nickelodeon Magazine for his work teaching science to many well-known young actors.

Alka-Seltzer Presents Cool Science Experiments!
Ideas, materials, procedure, observations, analysis, summary and questions for five science experiments using Alka-Seltzer to demonstrate science principles.

Edible/Inedible Science Experiment Archives
A series of experiments demonstrating concepts in different branches of science--Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. Each file lists an expected age-level to carry out the experiment, as well as all safety measures that should be undertaken. From MadSci Network, a collective of scientists, based at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis.

Experiment!
Ten categories of science experiments for kids from Tryscience.com, brought to you through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science centers worldwide.

Experiments and Activities
"Neuroscience for Kids" has been created for students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Experiments, activities and games explore the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. From Eric Chudler, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Hunkin's Experiments
Cool cartoons that will have you experimenting with food, light, sound, clothes, and a whole lot more! Hundreds of cartoon experiments from cartoonist, broadcaster and engineer Tim Hunkin.

National Geographic Kids: Dare to Explore!
The Fun Science section of this website from National Geographic introduces kids to various science experiments, from compass points to optical illusions to water clocks.

Quick and Easy Activities
Hands-on science activities for preschool, early elementary, later elementary, middle school and high school. From the Southeastern Michigan Math-Science Learning Coalition &
Michigan Reach Out.

Science is Fun!
Science experiments on a range of topics for students and parents, from WeatherEye, a public service of KGAN Channel 2, sponsored by Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO).

Science Lab
A wide range of science experiments by topic--Earth Science, Chemistry & Physics; Properties of Liquids; Air & Space Watch; and Electricity & Magnetism. From SEED, Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development, where scientists and engineers share their expertise with learners from around the world. SEED is dedicated to science education–a source of knowledge for teachers and students.

Science Fair Projects

Math Projects for Science Fairs
Science Fair project ideas in six mathematical categories, from the Canadian Mathematical Society.

Science Fair Central
Everything you need to know about creating a science fair project, a list of project topics to help you get started, web sites and books you can use for research, a database of over over 300 science fair questions, and science project tip sheets by topic,from Discovery.com.

Science Projects
Science projects and energy activities for students, K-12. From the California Energy Commission. Includes the article, What Makes A Good Science Fair Project?

Successful Science Fair Projects
A detailed tip sheet on how to create a successful science fair project, including links to other science fair web pages, by Lynne Bleeker (Science teacher, former science fair organizer and judge, and parent.

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource
Project steps, project hints, an explanation of the scientific method, how to write reports, how to make display boards, and idea bank, an idea board where students post projects they've done, links to other sites on the net and books, grouped by topic. From Dr. John W. Gudenas, Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.S. in Information Science and B.S. in Physics.

Your Science Fair Project Resource Guide
The Internet Public Library's guide to a variety of web site resources, and the steps required to successfully complete a science experiment.

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Last Updated: March 14, 2011