Challenging the Forces of Nature Additional Information

It’s science fair time and you don’t know where to begin. The first step—choosing a topic—is sometimes the hardest. This practical guide will give you step-by-step advice for creating a science fair project that will be interesting, fun, and wow the judges. The author, a science teacher who has helped many students through the science-fair process, suggests different ways to pick a topic. Next are tips for using scientific methods, keeping close track of the results, writing a report of your findings, and designing an eye-catching display. Examples of prize-winning projects will give you an idea of what teachers and judges are expecting.

“Yes, it’s science fair time again, and this year you’ve promised not to wait until the very night before the fair to do your experiment.” You’re going to pick a really interesting, exciting topic: But how do you decide? The first chapter of this book offers you advice on picking a topic, turning the topic into a question, and following the scientific method. The next three chapters suggest projects in biology, physical science, and chemistry. These 50 science fair projects explore memory, gravity, skin sensitivity, light pollution, bug zappers, mummifying fishes, boosting slime, growing crystals, and plenty more. Illustrated with color photos and diagrams, each experiment lists materials, explains the procedure, and offers you avenues for further investigations.