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Jump Into Science: Themed Science FairsThis resource is divided into 4 areas of science: earth science, ecology, physical science and life science. Each unit contains 30 age-appropriate experiements for a total of 120 experiments in the book.
All experiments include a list of items needed, specific directions and a brief explanation of the science involved. Because some experiments overlap other areas of science, icons help simplify the selection process. Also included in this resource is an explanation of the scientific principle and tips for science fair presentations. Each science unit generally covers the following: Earth Science: magnetism, rocks and minerals, water and air and Earth's place in space. . Ecology: exploring ecosystems, understanding our resources, preserving our resources and our world at risk. . Life Science: organisms, insects, plants, and humans. . Physical Science: chemistry, simple machines, physical forces, and behavior of physical laws. Introduction . Magnetism Jar and Bar Magnets Earth's Magnetic Field Magnetic Properties Magnetic Compass Making a Compass . Rocks & Minerals Earth Metals Oxidation Fossil Records Growing Crystals Stone Splitting Natural Bridge P-Waves Recording Earthquakes Plasticity . Water & Air Water Surface Tension Effect of Depth on Water Pressure Air Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Aneroid Barometer Anemometer . Space & Earth's Place in It Earth's Tilt Angle of Descent Foucault's Pendulum Mass & Gravity View of the Moon from Earth Meteors in Our Atmosphere Effecct of Distance on the Orbit Speed of Planets What keeps a Satellite in Orbit? Why Planets Continue to Spin Simulating Jupiter's Atmosphere . Exploring Ecosystems Desert Biome Garden Biome Forest Biome Understanding a Garden Ecosystem Ant Tunnels Web Masters . Understanding Our Resources Clock Compass Comparing Trees Tracking Station Water Cycle Water Percolation Acid/Neutral Plant Growth Weathervane Weather Station Erosion . Preserving Our Resources Composting Recycling (Glass, Paper, Metal, Organics) Magnetic Spring Solar Collector Turbine Engines Hydroponics . Our World at Risk Cleaning Water Dissolved oxygen Greenhouse Effect Ground Water Pollution Soil Pollution Pollution in Your Air Levels of Erosion . Organisms, Insects, and Animals Growing Bacteria Growing Organisms Molds How Microbes Can Spread Infection Membranes Ant Trails Water Bugs Spider Sense Plants Chlorophyll in Plants Capillaries Plant Pigments Bean Seeds How Fruit Ripens Leaf Veins Natural Dyes Perfume Plant Cuttings Plants Grown in Different Colored Light Spores Humans Fingerprints Calcium in Bones Our Camera Extent of Vision Optical Illusions Vision and Color Taste Buds Taste and Smell Muscles Heart Rate Touch and Feeling Chemistry Physical and Chemical Reactions Density Solutions and Suspensions Saturated Solutions Tarnish Simple Machines Inclined Plane Pulley Screw Lever Wedge Wheel and Axle (Gears) Physical Forces Air Resistance Bridge Engineering Center of Gravity Glider Attraction of Water Friction Whirligig and Parachutes Siphon Centripetal Force Behavior of Physical Laws Electrical Current Simple Battery Induction Static Electricity Jet Engines Reflection Spectrum of Light Frequency of Sound Seeing Sound Waves Noisemaker . For Students Tips for a Successful Project The Scientific Method Student Planning Sheet Safety Tips Observation Sheet Guidelines for Visual Aids For Teachers Tips for a Successful Science Fair Award Certificate Index . Bibliography |
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