Meg Greve - Science Projects

Table of Contents What Do YouWonder? Have you ever wondered about the world around you? Maybe youve asked yourself if certain colors attract bees or if one brand of toothpaste is really better than another. Table of Contents What Do YouWonder? Have you ever wondered about the world around you? Maybe youve asked yourself if certain colors attract bees or if one brand of toothpaste is really better than another.

Perhaps youve wondered if theres a better way to mow your front lawn. If you ask yourself questions like these, you may have the makings of a great scientific experiment! Scientific experiments can be as simple as growing a seed under different conditions, or as as designing a new way to power a rocket into space. Science projects can answer questions you have about the world. The key is to ask yourself, What do I wonder? Project Tip Keep and carry a small notebook or make notes on an electronic device. As you go about your daily life, write down questions or you have about the world. A science experiment has been assigned in class, and you are probably feeling overwhelmed. A science experiment has been assigned in class, and you are probably feeling overwhelmed.

What will your topic be? What is your question? Dont worry. Paying attention to the things you wonder about is the best way to choose a topic or idea. Choose a question or in which you are interested. Science projects will feel less overwhelming when you truly want to know the answer. Write down as many questions as you can about interesting topics. Pay attention to science events you hear about in the news.

Watch commercials on television. Are they making claims you think may not be true? Once you have some questions, start narrowing down your choices. Then choose one question you really want to answer. How does mold grow? Do plants need water? Are dogs colorblind? Why do apples turn brown? plant growth and seeds. Use your library and the Internet to learn all you can about the topic. Be sure to take detailed notes.

Your science project will also include a research paper. When conducting research, begin reading each text carefully. Write down what you have learned in your own words. Write down any new questions that occur to you as you read. Circle these questions so you remember to look for the answers as you continue your research. Make note of the title of the book or website and all of the important information.

You will need this later when you are writing your paper. in the field you are researching. For a plant experiment, you might visit a garden center. Find someone interested in talking to you about your science experiment. Experts will have a great deal of knowledge to share with you. Create a page with questions you have about the topic. Create a page with questions you have about the topic.

Include questions you came up with during your research. Be prepared when you talk with an expert. He or she will not have a lot of time to spend with you, so you want to use your time well. Talking with an expert will help you further understand your topic and be better prepared to conduct your research. The Process Now that you have learned all you can about your topic, it is time to create your You should write your hypothesis, or prediction, in such a way that it will give you something to test. The best way to do this is to write an if/then statement.