Prize-Winning Science Fair Projects for Curious Kids

Prize-Winning Science Fair Projects for Curious Kids
Author: Joe Rhatigan
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781579907501

New in Paper It's coming sooner than you think--the time to prepare for the next science fair! For projects, for presentation, for blue-ribbon winning ideas, there's no better place to come than here. From thinking of a unique science fair experiment to putting fabulous finishing touches on the display, this cool collection of smart and illustrated projects gives budding scientists everything they need to put together a winner--and have fun doing it, too. Kids have seen all the tricks, and they're tired of science fair books that show them (yawn) how to make the "been there, done that" volcano or another boring model of the solar system. Here are experiments they really want to do, on subjects such as slime, magic sand, video games, mummies, dog germs, horoscopes, bicycles, and more. The whole science fair experience is broken down into small, manageable steps, so youngsters won't feel overwhelmed. All safety precautions are taken, with notes on parental supervision, when necessary.

100 Amazing First-Prize Science Fair Projects

100 Amazing First-Prize Science Fair Projects
Author: Glen Vecchione
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402719110

"This book is a good starting place for finding successful science-fair projects."--School Library Journal "Can provide needed direction to parents and students facing looming classroom deadlines."--The Los Angeles Times "Offers a real variety to young scientists."--Parent Council(R), Selected as Outstanding Any kid can be a winner, and take top honors at the school science fair, by picking one of these 100 proven first-place projects. Among the cool ideas: demonstrate the action of magnetic fields, make a moon box, build "ant architecture," and measure static electricity. Plus, there's plenty of fun in creating homemade perfume and erupting volcanoes; doing a bubble gum plant graft; and building a big green solar machine. Youngsters will find plenty of hints for crafting eye-catching displays, too.

Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects

Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects
Author: Joyce Henderson
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780471419570

Discover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . . Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you'll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including: * Choosing the right project for you * Doing research and taking notes * Using the scientific method * Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions * Creating eye-catching backboards * Handling pre-contest jitters * Dealing with difficult judges * and much more With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who've been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you'll need for science fair season and beyond.

Teen Science Fair Sourcebook

Teen Science Fair Sourcebook
Author: Tanya M. Vickers
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766027114

Provides helpful tips for entering local and national science competitions.

100 Amazing Award-Winning Science Fair Projects

100 Amazing Award-Winning Science Fair Projects
Author: Glen Vecchione
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402719103

Science fair projects that not only enhance learning about science, but also provide models for entries in science fairs.

Championship Science Fair Projects

Championship Science Fair Projects
Author: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2007-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402748387

With these 100 proven projects, students will have a really winning science fair experience--and hone their analytical skills, too. Best of all, the author makes even the most complicated subjects--such as DNA research--marvelously clear. The wide range of topics offers something for everyone: the many faces of acids and bases, the science of life (cells, enzymes, algae), perfect plant projects, the nature of hot and cold, chemical conundrums, and lots more. Students can construct a solar oven in a pizza box, figure out how many phone books can balance on a couple of eggshells, concoct a "snail salad,” and other blue-ribbon ideas.

Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids

Janice VanCleave's Great Science Project Ideas from Real Kids
Author: Janice VanCleave
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-10-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780471472049

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.

I Was a Third Grade Science Project

I Was a Third Grade Science Project
Author: Mary Jane Auch
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 113
Release: 1999-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 044041606X

It sure is handy having Brian the Brain for a best friend—how else would Josh have a shot at first prize in the science fair and winning tickets to Wonderland Lake? But when Brian plans to hypnotize his dog, Arfie, into thinking he’s a cat, Josh knows he can say goodbye to Wonderland Lake—this scheme will never work. The next thing he knows, Josh is climbing trees and craving raw fish sandwiches. What’s going on? Will the real science project please meow?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Science Fair Projects
Author: Nancy K. O'Leary
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781592571376

Explains what the scientific method is and gives step-by-step directions for more than 50 projects and experiments using everyday items, for everyone from beginners to advanced students.