Explain how to use colorimetric water testing kits and meters for common tests such as pH, nitrate, dissolved oxygen, CO2, alkalinity, and hardness. Duration: 40 minutes.
Perfect for younger students, the projects presented in this easy-to-use, clearly illustrated book require only simple materials and procedures to help students perform fantastic hands-on investigations in biology, chemistry, meteorology, geology, and even engineering. Many activities were taken from the hit series Science for Kids. A special section also outlines how to plan and present a science fair project. With glossary. Softcover, 491 pages.
Get more than just tips and suggestions, with the detailed, illustrated guidelines for putting together any of over 50 award-winning science fair projects. Starting with selecting the right topic and continuing through preparation, acquiring materials, compiling the presentation, setting up the display, and more, this book will provide all the information you need. It also includes more than 500 additional suggestions. Softcover, 228 pages.
Activities cover four topics: the physics of space flight, space vehicles, probing the cosmos, and humans in space. The book also discusses aerodynamics, geosynchronous orbits, growing crystals in space, and more. With color photos. Softcover, 150 pages.
Build your own thermometer or discover how hidden heat escapes from your body with this detailed book on heat experiments, many of which are suitable as science fair projects. In addition to experiments on temperature and heat, the scientific method is also emphasized. Hardcover, 128 pages.
Help your beginning biologists become experts at using the scientific method as they have fun exploring the world of the earthworm. Twenty-five investigations covering structure and function, movement, reactions to various environments allow students to hone their observation skills as they investigate the answers to questions like What sounds does a moving earthworm make?. Hardcover, 104 pages.
Using simple household materials like gumdrops, toothpicks, and epsom salts, students can perform twenty different experiments. Each experiment also features easy preparation and cleanup. Softcover, 96 pages.
Unlike some pointers that require manufacturers batteries, this laser diode model operates on two included N batteries. The compact pen styling projects a clearly visible red dot from more than 200″ in any type of interior lighting conditions. Size: 5 1/2″L x 3/8″ dia.
Designed to augment a teachers basic safety instructions, students will be shown how to behave responsibly while doing laboratory projects. The program also covers precautions to take when handling acids, flammables, and various types of equipment. It includes a study guide. Duration: 17 minutes.
Any one of the 30 investigations detailed in this volume will make an ideal science fair project, extra credit assignment, or reinforcement lesson for earth science students. Each project is clearly explained and enhanced with illustrations, charts, and diagrams so students can easily work independently. Topics include rocks and minerals, meteorology, oceanography, plate tectonics, air fronts, the greenhouse effect, and more. Softcover, 234 pages.