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Articles by California Energy Commission
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What Makes a Good Science Project?
You're handed the dreaded assignment…the Science Project. Maybe you already know what you want to do or maybe you're...
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Light By Friction
What you need A piece of Saran Wrap or clear plastic wrap A piece of fake fur (we don't use real fur) A piece...
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Make Your Own Lightning
In a storm cloud, the moving air makes tiny water droplets and ice rub together so they become charged with static...
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Greenhouse Effect
The Earth's climate has changed many times in the past. Subtropical forests have spread from the south into more...
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Solar Hot Dog Cooker
Use the heat of the sun to cook. This project is for older students or for younger students with adult supervision. ...
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Battery Life - A Science Experiment
Problem Statement The problem is: Which battery lasts the longest out of four different brands, Duracell, Energizer,...
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Make a Steam-Powered "Rocket Boat"
What do you need? Metal tube (a cigar tube works great -- ask an adult to get you one) Two pieces of strong, stiff...
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Electromagnet
Here is an "attractive" project; create a magnet using electricity! What you need Thin wire A long nail = 10p is a...
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Use Water to Produce Energy
Water is a renewable resource that is an important source of electricity in California and the Northwest. The potential...
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Building a Wind Gauge
Measure how strong the wind blows. Here is a simple wind gauge for use in breezes. It will indicate direction and...
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