I need a topic to do the board on, and keep them really simple...I'm in the 5th grade but the projects can be for like 3rd graders. I also need a website or book to support it! Please help me!!
2007-03-28 08:52:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
i also need to know how it casn help the world
2007-03-28 09:11:04 · update #1
I went to the national science fair last year and I have a patent in the works for my project, so I think I'm fairly qualified to help you (lol).
Yes, what your teachers have been telling you is true -- the science fair is just a really great learning experience that allows you to design your own experiment from start to finish and to determine your own results, rather than simply following step by step instructions (like in a class lab).
I'm reluctant to give you a project idea that you can do to get a good grade / accurate results because you will learn more if you determine one on your own, but I do have some tips for you. My project took me over a year to complete (and I'm still fine-tuning it . . . long process), but you probably have a much more limited amount of time to utilize. Make sure that you make the best use of your time. I've seen the results of procrastination many times, and it is not something that you want to do.
I would also recommend this website: http://www.all-science-fair-pr... Don't take one of their ideas right off of there, but modify it to fit your needs (word of caution: believe me, your teacher will know if you plagiarized -- don't do it!!!).
Make sure that your project is well developed and that you really put a lot of time and thought into developing your analysis (and all parts of the project, for that matter =D) and make sure that your project display board is well thought out and designed neatly (don't just put your report on the board -- use shortened versions and lots of pictures help too) and use a paper cutter (if you don't have one, go to a copy shop to use one for free) to lay it out well.
I'm sure you went over the scientific method in class (as well as how to assemble your project), but if you need more help, check out this website: http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/....... (very helpful!!).
Have fun and good luck! I hope this helps you!
2007-03-31 18:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by piecrumz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in 7th grade I got two plants and gave one of them seltzer water and the other regular water. Then I charted how much the seltzer plant grew (seltzer is carbonated water, so not only was the plant getting carbon from the air, but from the dirt as well). Something that might work even better is 7up or sprite, the extra sugar will probably do a lot.
The girl who won that year did her project on crystals (they aren't alive but they grow). Good Luck!
2007-03-28 16:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Cuit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What color absorbs more heat?
Take glass jars and cover them up with different color construction paper with a thermometer sticking in each one. Stick them outside in the sun for a preset amount of time and determine which one is the hottest.
2007-03-28 16:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by heavenly_97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
natural food dyes.
GRADE 5 CHEMISTRY PROJECT ... Spinach will produce a green dye, beets a red dye and onion skin will produce a yellow dye. ...
good luck
2007-03-28 15:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋