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Posted on February 13, 2008 by Robert Watson | Posted under Science
Designing a Middle School Science Projecton Budget
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My top tip for choosing a middle school science project is to select something that is somewhat challenging, shows a scientific phenomena in action, and answers an interesting question or problem. So what project should you pursue? Well, the world is your oyster. What do YOU want to learn about? If you choose something that appeals to your curiosity, you'll probably find the project to be much more enjoyable. Meanwhile, you also need to base it on the tools and resources you have available. In any case, here are six ideas for projects: 1. What attracts insects to lights - heat or light? 2. How much oil do different kinds of deep fried potatoes contain? Compare whole potatoes, thick-cut potato wedges and conventional fries. 3. What causes you to cry when cutting an onion? Is there a special way of cutting it that will not bring on tears? 4. Which has more vitamins - canned, frozen, or fresh carrots? 5. Is graffiti permanent? What kind of solution is needed to wash off graffiti? 6. Will an ice cube melt faster depending on its shape? Depending on the nature of your project, you may need to conduct it in a highly controlled environment. In other words - everything and every ONE (i.e. brothers, sisters and the family pet) who is likely to be a hindrance needs to be kept out of the way! Likewise, if you actually get an unexpected result from your experiment, make sure nothing has interfered with it. If you're absolutely positive that you've done everything right, you may have made an intriguing discovery! The final step is to prepare your formal presentation. Be relaxed and confident. Discuss why you chose your project, what you did to conduct it, and the results. By all means, rehearse your talk in front of family and others. Get them to ask you questions so you can prepare for the questions your teacher or fellow students may ask. As your teacher and parents have probably told you, the middle school science fair is an opportunity to explore something you don't know, discover how remarkable our world is, and have fun to boot. So be sure to choose a project you're interested in, and try to enjoy yourself. About The Author: Robert Watson is a Middle school science teacher with over three years experience as a science fair judge. Visit his website for more information about Middle school science fair projects and ideas for helping complete them. http://www.sciencefair-ideas.com |
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