Robert Gardner
1) Energy experiments using ice cubes, springs, magnets, and more: one hour or less science experiments
Math and physics often go hand-in-hand. Math and measurements have even played a big role in scientific discovery since ancient times. Use math and measurement as the tools to successfully complete physical science experiments such as figuring out how big a raindrop is, discovering the first units of measure, and more! Many experiments include ideas students can use for their science fair.
Get kids interested in science while making toys and doing magic tricks with the unique experiments in this book. Make a "genie" in a bottle, a flame that jumps, a toy electric motor, and more! Learn chemistry and physics while having fun. Many experiments include high-interest ideas to get young people involved in science fairs. Students can ace their next science project or test using magic and toys!
Learn about barometers, humidity, snowflakes, and more with the great weather science experiments in this book. Authors Robert Gardner and Salvatore Tocci guide readers through their best weather science experiments using full-color illustrations. Many experiments include ideas for a student's science fair.
What is friction? What is the coriolis force? Young scientists will explore the physics of forces and motion with the great experiments in this book. Full-color illustrations highlight key points to make science a snap! Many experiments are followed by ideas for science fair projects. Help students ace their next physics project or test!
Why doesn't the Moon fall to Earth? Why do the seasons change? What is parallax? How can you simulate weightlessness on Earth? Young scientists will explore the solar system through applied space science answering questions about space. The far-out space experiments in this book will help students make a model of a lunar eclipse, build a spectroscope, and more! Many experiments include ideas students can use for science fair projects.
How do joints work? How do sense receptors work? What type of personality do you have? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore human body systems and behavior. Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair. Learn about the scientific method, too!
11) Electricity and Magnetism Science Fair Projects, Revised and Expanded Using the Scientific Method
Unlock the secrets of circuits, batteries, and magnets! Learn all about current, static charges, motors, and more! All you need are some common household materials. If you are interested in competing in a science fair, you can get many great ideas that will help you create a unique, award-winning science project.
How does antibacterial soap affect bacteria? What diet meets your energy requirements? How can you measure blood pressure, metabolic rate, and calories? Young scientists learn about the scientific method while experimenting with hygiene and health. Many experiments in this book include ideas you can use for science fair projects.
Authors Robert Gardner, Thomas R. Rybolt, and Salvatore Tocci take cooking to the next level with these great food science projects. Young scientists will explore the chemistry of food in finding out how to test for fat, carbohydrates, vitamin C, and more! Many experiments include ideas for your science fair. Students can ace their next project or science test while working with their favorite food!
How many different organisms can you identify in a square meter of earth? What happens to plants if they don't have enough sunlight? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun ecology and environmental experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore interactions of organisms and their environments. Many experiments include ideas students can use for science fairs.
Solids, liquids, and gases–oh my! Learn all about the states of matter and fundamental physical principles with the fun science experiments in this book. Find out if you can make water flow upward, if carbon dioxide is heavier than air, and more! Many experiments include ideas students can use for their science fair.
Can you build a bird feeder that keeps squirrels out? Where do earthworms like to live? Does color affect human emotions? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun experiments in this book. Young scientists will observe and explore behaviors of animals' interactions with environments. Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair.
How do your eardrums work? Can odor molecules pass through a solid the same way they pass through air? How does your sense of smell affect how something tastes? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the fun life science experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore the five human senses. Learn about the scientific method using the many experiments in this book. There are also ideas for science fair projects.