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This week I’d like to start a new blog series on science fair project ideas. This week I’ll be talking about project ideas that involve cell phones and elliptical machines. Both of these items can be found in many homes, at school or at a local store.
The first science fair project idea that I came up with this week is to use cell phone cases and accessories as your experiment’s subject. For example, how about design a cell phone case that recharges your cell phone using solar energy. What other project ideas can you come up with for cell phone accessories like chargers, faceplates and charging stations?
The second group of science fair projects that I was thinking about this week involve elliptical machines. Elliptical machines are pieces of exercise equipment that utilize the natural elliptical motion of our legs. Project ideas using an elliptical machine include heart rate projects, sweat projects and geometry projects. One project you can put together is to determine if the elliptical shape used by these machines really do reflect the natural motion of our legs.
I have been scouring the Internet for science fair project blogs for our readers. One I came across is actually put out by USA Today. It is a great reference for finding news stories on science fairs and science fair projects. Check out this blog if you need a little extra help coming up with your science fair project ideas.
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The summer is already half over, however, most people are still planning their vacations and special events. This year if you are planning on attending a wedding during your child’s summer vacation plan ahead to put together learning activities that will keep them entertained before, during and after the ceremony.
The first activity that you can plan for your kids is to use science experiments to create bridesmaid gifts or wedding gifts for the couple. For example, you can complete a crystal growing science experiment to make crystals for gifts or to make decorations for the reception tables. Experiment with different solutions to create a variety of crystal shapes and colors.
Baking experiments can also be used to create gifts for the wedding party, as well as a great way for building self esteem in children. To get the most from these projects talk about the chemical reactions that occur when you bake. The best part about these projects is that they are edible when the project is over.
The third idea for keeping your kids entertained during a wedding weekend is to buy several children’s educational toys and science kits. They can work on these science fair science kits projects at the hotel or play with them in the car. These kits and toys will not only keep your kids busy, but they will also help prepare them for the upcoming school year.
Do you have any science ideas for keeping kids busy this summer? Post your ideas below.
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Summer is when we all get a little more active. If you are looking for ideas for your middle school science fair projects then consider looking at your summer activities. For example, you can examine the mechanics of your summer sports, you can look at why your boat stays afloat in the lake, you can explore the habitats that are established in local recreation areas or you can complete a species count at your favorite park or recreation site.
One project idea that you can work on this summer is looking at the science of body building supplements. You can explore the components of these supplements and then determine why they work/don’t work. You may want to compare brands or even complete your own trials to see how they impact sports performance.
If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas for your science fair projects, then experiment with children’s educational toys and science kits. These items will walk you through science experiments, providing you with the tools and ingredients needed for a variety of projects, and they can provide you with great ideas for more advanced experiments. Some of these kits will even providing you with a check list for additional projects that you can perform after completing the first experiment.
Do you have an idea for a summer science project? Are you a teacher looking for science demonstrations for the upcoming school year? Post your ideas and questions below.
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Summer vacation is already nearly a third of the way over. Now is the time when summer boredom starts to set in. You can eliminate your summer boredom by conducting your own summer science fair projects. One type of summer project that you can work on is a plant project.
If you have a backyard to work in, then growing your own organic garden can be a great summer science fair project. For example, you can work on a compost project, you can see if the amount of light impacts the growth pattern of your plants or you can experiment with cross breeding vegetables. Squashes are particularly easy to cross breed. The more time and ingenuity that you invest in your project the better it is going to do at your school, state or the national science fair. This is because science fair success is directly related to these two factors.
If you don’t have a backyard, or space to have a small garden, then you can develop kitchen science gardens using pots and an artificial light source. Indoor plant projects can involve germination, hydroponics and aeroponics. These projects are just as valuable at science fairs, but you may need to invest more money in setting them up. If you need supplies and don’t have a lot of money, then look for science fair kits. These kits usually will provide you with everything that you need for your experiment, and they offer you a slight discount on supplies since you are buying everything together.
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Over the last several weeks we have talked about fun summer activities that you can do while on summer vacation. Today I’d like to continue this discussion by talking about Medieval science fair projects that you can do this summer. These projects will not only hone your science skills, but they will also help you get a jump start on your school science fair project.
The first project is to explore the Medieval swords. The composition of a medieval replica sword has a huge impact on its ease of use and the amount of force and cutting power the sword has. To explore the composition of a sword you will want to look at the thickness of the sword, the weight of the sword, the metal used for creating the blade and the overall design of the sword. Great swords will be shapes to cut easily through the air.
Another project that you can do this summer that relates to the Middle Ages to attend a Renaissance fair or re-enactment. Watch how the knights use their swords, and film them in action. You can then study their range of motion to determine if there is a best way to swing a sword or to knock an opponent off his or her feet. These live events are great for generating a winning science fair idea. Just keep your eyes and mind open.
Do you have a suggestion for a science fair project? Do you have a summer activity that kids can do to develop their science skills? Post your responses below.
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