Science Activities : Page 61

Science fair project determines relationship between number and variety of insects and spiders by collecting and counting invertebrates in a ecosystem.

Compare air temperature with the infrared temperature from a reflecting surface at different times of the day, in shade and in sunlight.

This science fair project idea explores whether a person's ability to see under very dim lighting conditions diminishes with age.

2011 VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR ENTRY: The objective of this science fair project is to develop a microcontroller and circuit that can conduct electricity.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Free science fair project idea that examines the ergonomics of your environment. Redesign your living space to be better suited to your lifestyle.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine whether frozen vegetables have more nutrients than canned vegetables.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

Study structure of the lens found in the human eye and determine whether it is concave or convex. Prepare a ray diagram, formulate hypothesis.

Free science fair project idea that examines the impact of gravity on a dropped carton of eggs. Design a device to protect the eggs from cracking.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

The purpose of this science project is to determine which stimulus, gravity or water, will cause the greatest growth response in a plant.

The objective of this science fair project is the compare the rate and efficiency of disaccharide and polysaccharide fermentation by yeast.

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

Construct a model of radioactive decay. Learn more about radioactive decay by modeling the process using coin flips.

This science fair project idea studies past and current fads and trends.

Demonstrate how tracks are formed by pressing your hand into a cornmeal mixture, then reverse the process and make prints of the track.

Will your liquid weigh less once you remove the fat from it? Find out in this science fair project idea.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Discover if temperature settings in a fridge make a drastic difference in terms of bacterial growth.

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

This science fair project idea examines whether music has an effect on a person's ability to complete a simple task that requires concentration.

Science fair project that examines the benefits of the plant enzyme: pectin methyl esterase (PME). Where is PME found in the plant? What does it do chemically?