LAST MINUTE SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
From BOOKLIST
"This large-format book tackles a common problem in a straightforward manner. Aimed at the student who has put off choosing a science project for way too long, the book offers plenty of experiments that can be conducted in a short time using common household materials. In a sensible move, the ideas are arranged in chapters according to the time available: those that take a week or two, those that require just´ a few days, and those that can be done in a day or less. Each project appears on a double-page spread that includes one or more key words, the basic question to be answered, the hypothesis, the procedure, the results (a section that raises questions rather than providing answers), display tips, and "extension questions" that can be explored by making alterations to the experiment. At least one clear, colorful photo or drawing appears on each spread. Sure to find an audience when the science fair looms; a reassuring, practical guide."
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CHAMPIONSHIP SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIMENTS
From BOOKLIST
“In simple, kid-friendly language, Bardhan-Quallen offers ‘sure-to-win’ experiments on subjects drawn from life science, chemistry, and more. Each experiment is divided into distinct steps; it’s hard to imagine even the least science-savvy student not being able to follow the clear directions. Subheadings in every experiment explain what students will need, what they should do and notice, and finally what’s happening as they observe. Black-and-white illustrations appear on several pages and, the author includes further information in a ‘dig a little deeper’ section that extends the lessons. With 100 to choose from, the variety is vast, offering everything from easy experiments to complex projects that will make fine science fair entries.”
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