REDLAND ELEMENT, 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Science Fair

REDLAND ELEMENT,
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Science Fair
Student Packet
Grades 4 <& 5
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REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Octubre 13 , 2014
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Estimados Padres,
Nuestra habilidad para resolver problemas en el presente o en el future depende de nuestra
habilidad para cuestionar el mundo de manera nueva y creative. Nuestros conocimientos
de este mundo estian aumentando rapidamente, pore so nosotros debemos abandoner la
costumbre de que nuestros ninos memoricen los hechos. Debemos de enfatizar la
habilidad de razonar para crear major organizacion a nuevos hechos.
Que major oportunidad para que los estudiantes de Redland Elementary desarrollen estas
habilidades que participar en la Feria de Ciencias que se efectua anualmente en la
escuela? Las habilidades de razonamiento que un nino desarrolla mientras hace un
proyecto de ciencias son las destrezas basicas que usaran toda su vida; el experimentar y
aclarar problemas que existen y encontrar soluciones creativas para estos problemas.
Es obligatorio que cada estudiante en 4 y 5 grado participe en la Feria de Ciencias.
La Feria de Ciencias sera el miercoles 17 de Deciembre del 2014. Los proyectos de
ciencias deben ser entregados antes del lunes 24 de Noviembre.
Atentamente,
Mrs. De Vroedt, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Giourgas,
Mrs. Stearns, Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Sanmiguel
The Science Fair Committee 2014-2015
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L a declaration del Problema Y •
Hipotesis
Deben Octubre 16 - Octubre 20 !
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Provecto Final de Ciencias
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Para el 24 de Noviembre!
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Feria de Ciencias
Yo he revisado la informacion sobre la feria de ciencias con my Mjo/hija y nosotros
entendemos los requisites para hacer unproyecto de ciencias. Yo entiendo que los
Inaterials adjuntos deben ser usados para apoyar en la planeacion del proyecto y para
terminarlo.
Firma dl Padre:
Fecha:
Firma del Estudiante:
**Por favor firme y devuelva esta hoja al maestro de su hijo/hija
Fecha:
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REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
24501 S.W. 1 6 2 Avenue
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-8141
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Dear Parents,
Our ability to solve present and future problems depends on our ability to question the
world in new and creative ways. With our knowledge of the world growing so rapidly, we
must move away from having our children simply memorize facts. Instead, we must
emphasize on the tliinking skills that create organization for new facts as they emerge.
For students here at Redland Elementary what better opportunity for your child to develop
these skills than to participate in our school's Annual Science Fair! The tliinking skills a
child develops while doing a science project are the basic skills that will be used
throughout life - to sense and clarify problems that exist and to find creative solutions to
those problems.
It is mandatory that each student in grades 4 and 5 take part in this year's Science Fair.
Students should select projects that match their interests and abilities. Science Projects are
due on or before Monday, November 24, 2014 in the classroom. Attached, is a Science
Fair Project Packet to be utilized by your child. Be creative, be investigative, and most
importantly have fun while learning.
We are looking forward to GREAT PROJECTS!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. De Vroedt, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Giourgas,
Mrs. Stearns, Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Sanmiguel
The Science Fair Committee 2014-2015
Problem Statement &
Hypothesis
due by Oct 1 6 - Oct 20 !
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Final Science Project
Due November 24 !
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Science Fair
I have reviewed the Science Fair information and due dates with my child and we
understand the requirements for a successful Science Fair Project. I understand that the
attached materials are to be used to support in planning and completing the Science Fair
Project. I will keep this information at home for reference.
Parent Signature:
Date:
Student Signature:
Date:
**Please sign and detach this form. Return to your child's Science classroom teacher.
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REDLAND E L E M E N T A R Y SCHOOL SCIENCE PROJECT
4 and 5 Grade Science Project 2014 - You are the Scientist!
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Encourage your child to choose a topic that is appropriate and interesting for your child's
level and comprehension. Students are expected to give oral presentations of their projects
in their classrooms and should be able to answer questions about their project. Attached
are Science Fair Project ideas that can be used as possible choices, but the use of the
Internet will provide you with a wider range of ideas and choices. All project ideas require
prior approval by the Science classroom teacher.
Science Fair Guidelines
Volcanoes, Organisms, Chemicals, or Flammable substances are not permitted, and any
project involving animals or human subjects requires prior approval from your child's
teacher. Take photographs of the substances that you used to display on your board.
Remember no identifiable humans or their parts may be displayed in photos. Procedures
that may be harmful to animals are also not permitted. Only battery-generated electricity is
permitted.
Students are to follow the Scientific Method for their experiment. Projects without the
Scientific Method will not be judged. Your child's name should not be written anywhere
on the front, but write their name, teacher's name and grade on the back of the science
board.
Judges will be looking for:
•S Scientific Method and approach
S Creativity and originality
•S Organization of materials and information
V Overall appearance and neatness
A l l projects must include a Student Log Book, which includes all the steps for the
Scientific Method. A record of happenings, experiences, and reflections should be kept on
a regular basis. Do not copy reports directly from the Internet. This should be your own
writing.
( P R E F E R A B L Y T Y P E D ) or neatly written by the student)
Parents may assist students by taking their child to the library for reference work, searching
the Internet, proofreading, typing, and plenty of encouragement. Your child must conduct
the actual experiment. Remember they are the scientists! Let the experimenting BEGIN!!!
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P R O Y E C T O D E CIENCIAS D E R E D LAND E L E M E N T A R Y
4 v 5 Proyecto de Ciencias 2014 - Tu eres el cientiflco!
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Anime a su tajo/hija a escoger un tema que sea apropiado e interesante para su nivel y
comprension. Los estudiantes deben dar una presentacion oral de su proyecto en su aula y
deben poder contester preguntas sobre su proyecto. Adjunto encontrara ideas que puede
usar como posibles opciones, pero si usa el internet podra tener una opcion mas amplia de
ideas. (Las ideas ofrecidas y las hojas de trabajo estan en Ingles, su hijo puede preguntarle
a su maestro si necesite entender major su tema.
Science Fair Guidelines
Cualquier proyecto que involuere animals o personas debe ser aprobado previamente por el
maestro de su hijo(a). procedimientos que puedan ser daninos para los animals no estan
permitidos.
Los estudiantes deben seguir el metodo cientifico durante su experiment. Los proyectos
sin el metodo cientifico no seran juzgados. El nombre de su hijo(a) no debe aparecer
escrito en el frente del carton en ninguna parte, escribe el nombre del nino/nina, nombre
del maestro, y grado en la parte de atras del carton de exhibicion.
Los iueces estaran buscando:
•S Uso del metodo cientifico (debe ser usado correctamente o el proyecto no sera
considerado para ser juzgado)
•S Creatividad y originalidad
•S Organizacion de materials e informacion (el carton de exhibicion debe estar
organizado de acuerdo con el ejemplo que se pone en este paquete.)
•S Apariencia general y nitidez
Todos los proyectos deben incluir un diario, que incluya informacion general,
investigaciones hechas, progreso del experiment, y fotografias extras. No copie ni
escriba reports directamente del Internet.
Usa tus propios escritos.
(Preferiblemente Impreso o escrito con mucha nitidez por el estudiante.)
Los padres pueden ayudar a los estudiantes llevandolos a la biblioteca para buscar
Yeferencias para su trabajo, usar el Internet, revisar su escritura, imprimir, y ademas
dele mucho aliento. Su hi)o(a) debe Uevar a cabo su propio experimento. Recuerde
que ellos son los cientificos! Comencemos a experimentar!
La tienda de la escuela
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HORARIO DE L A
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Redland Elementary Science Fair School Contract
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, in grade
will submit a Science Fair project
for Redland Elementary School's Science Fair due on November 6,2014. I understand that
this requirement must be fulfilled based on the criteria outlined in the Science Fair packet.
I further understand that failure to comply with the rules set forth in this guide will affect
my final project grade.
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Classroom Teacher
Problem Statement (The question I plan to investigate in my experiment.) Please obtain prior
approval from your Science teacher for your project idea.
I have discussed the project problem statement and the Science Fair packet with my parent(s)
and I am willing to commit to following through on this project.
Student Signature
Date
I have discussed the project idea and the Science Fair packet with my child and he/she
will follow through with their project.
Parent Name & Signature
Date
4 and 5 GRADE SUGGESTED
SCIENCE FAIR TIMELINE
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DATE:
October 1 3 - 1 4
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Packets distributed
Science Fair introduced in class.
October 1 6 - 2 0
Problem Statement & Hypothesis
due in class
October 27 - 29
Procedures and Materials
Variables and Constants
due in class
O c t o b e r 2 9 - November 14
Continue working on Science Project
Experimentation and track/log data.
November 1 7 - 1 8
Results
due in class
November 1 9 - 2 0
Conclusion
due in class
November 21
Abstract, Bibliography <& Application
due in class
November 2 4
S C I E N C E PROJECT I S DUE
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November 2 4 - 2 6
December
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December 17
Presentations in Science class
Judging will begin
Science F a i r a t Redland Elementary
Time to be announced
FECHAS SU6ERIDAS PARA LA FERIA DE CIENCIAS
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FECHE:
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Q U E 5 E DEBE TENER:
Distribucion de panf letos, msirucciones sobre
la Feria de Clendas en clase
Octubre 1 6 - 2 0
La delcaracion del problema y la hipotesis
deben entregarse en clase
Octubre 27 - 29
Los procedimientos y materials, y las
variables y constants deben entregarse en
clase
O c t u b r e 2 9 - Noviembre 14
Continua trabajando en el proyecto de
ciencias, experimetos y anotaciones de datos
Noviembre 1 7 - 1 8
Los resultados deben entregarse en clase
Noviembre 1 9 - 2 0
La conclusion debe entregarse en clase
Noviembre 21
El abstracto y la bibliograf ia deben
entregarse en clase
Noviembre 2 4
EL PROYECTO DE C I E N C I A S
DEBEENTREGARSE EN CLASE
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Noviembre 2 4 - 2 6
Presentaciones de los proyectos en la clase de
ciencias
Deciembre
1-4
Deciembre 1 7
Se empiezan a juzgar los proyectos
L a F e r i a de Ciencias toma lugar en Redland
Elementary
Scientific Method Terms
Problem Statement
(Question)
Hypothesis
Procedures
Constants/Controls
The problem statement is the beginning point in our process. What do you want
to find out through experimentation? The problem statement is always written in
fne form of a question.
Think about what might happen in your experiment. This is called a HYPOTHESIS.
Write down what you think will happen BEFORE actually doina the experiment. Be
specific.
List all the steps of your experiment in the order that you will perform them.
Remember, any scientist should be able to take your procedure andfepeat your
experiment following your instructions. Include quantities or amounts that you will
measure using metric units. (Don't forget all the details!} And remember you
should have 3 trials!
A constant is any item or factor in your experiment that has stayed the same. (i.e.
same amount of food, same type of light source, same amount of liquid)
Variable
A variable is any item or factor in your experiment that is changed in order to
solve your problem statement.
Materials
List of the materials/equipment you will use in your experiment, including quantity
and dimension. (Be specific)
The result is the outcome of your experiment. State your findings in a summary or
narrative form from your data table to show change. Determine if your
hypothesis was supported or not supported.
Answer the following questions to summarize what you have learned from the
experiment. What was the purpose of the investigation? Was your hypothesis
supported by the data? What were the major findings? What are possible
reasons for the results?
Keep a record or log of all the information you have gathered in your experiment.
Display all your data in charts, graphs, and/or pictures even if it does not match
what you thought was going to happen under the heading Data on your display
board. (NO FACES IN PHOTOS)
The abstract is a brief description of what you have done, and what you learned.
Paragraph 1 - Describe what your purpose and hypothesis. Paragraph 2 - Briefly
describe your procedure.
Paragraph 3 - Describe and explain your results and also state if your hypothesis
was supported or not supported by the results. Suggest a reason why it was or
was not supported.
Results
Conclusion
Data
Abstract
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Bibliography &
Application
Paragraph 4 - Explain your conclusion and application(s). Put your bibliography
of at least 3 different sources on the same page. Must be placed on the lower left
corner as you face your board.
Bibliography - It's important to cite vour sources for a s c i e n c e fair project.
Put your bibliography of at least 3 different sources under bibliography.
Application - How c a n the investigation b e improved? How c a n you use
the findings from this investigation in your d a y to d a y life?
Declaration del
Problema
(Pregunta)
Hipotesis
Abstracto
Procedimientos
Constantes
Variables
Materiales
Resultados
Conclusion
Datos
Bibliografia
Terminos Del Metodo Cientifico
La declaration del problema es el punto principal en nuestro
proceso. £Que estas buscando encontrar con este experimento?
El problema siempre se escribe en forma de pregunta.
La hipotesis es una suposicion educada. Es una afirmacion basada
en tus averiguaciones sobre el tema. La hipotesis se establece
siempre antes de hacerse el experimento.
El abstracto es una description breve de lo que has hecho y lo que
has aprendido.
1 er parrafo- Describe tu proposito y tu hipotesis.
2do parrafo- Brevemente describe tus procedimientos.
3er parrafo- Describe y explica tus resultados y aclara si tu
hipotesis fue corroborada por los resultados o no. Expon una
razon por la cual la hipotesis fue o no fue corroborada.
4to parrafo- Explica tu conclusion y las aplicaciones. Pon la
bibliografia de por lo menos 3 recursos diferentes en la misma
pagina. Debes ponerla en la parte de abajo hacia la esquina
izquierda.
Haz una lista de todos los pasos de tu experimento en el orden
que tu los hiciste. (No se te olvide dar todos los detalles)
Una constante es un factor en tu experimento que se ha quedado
igual. (ej. Misma cantidad de comida, mismo tipo de luz, misma
cantidad de liquido).
Una variable es un factor en tu experimento que ha cambiado para
que resuelvas tu problema.
Haz una lista de materiales/equipos que usaste en tu experimento,
incluyendo cantidad y dimension. (Se especifico)
El resultado es lo que sacaste de tu experimento. Demuestra tus
resultados en un resumen, o en forma narrativa usando datos de
una tabla para mostrar cambios.
Tu conclusion es un resumen de lo que tu experimento muestra y
como tu trabajo puede ser usado para futuras investigaciones.
Explica lo que aprendiste de tu experimento, la importancia de tus
resultados, y como este contribuye a mejor algo. Trata de
demostrar una forma de aplicar los resultados de tu experimento.
Escribe comentarios sobre tu proyecto, y como tu pudieras haber
mejorado tu proyecto. ^Estuvo correcta tu hipotesis?
Manten una hoja de anotaciones con toda la informacion que has
obtenido en tu experimento. Usa graficas, tablas, y fotografias
(no se permite exponer personas que puedan ser identificadas o
partes de estas) para ayudar a otros a entender tu proyecto.
Haz una lista de todos los recursos que usaste para completar tu
proyecto. Deben aparecer en forma de listado y debes tener no
menos de 3 referencias diferentes. La bibliografia debe estar en la
misma pagina que el abstracto.
Science Project Ideas
A N I M A L STUDIES
• What foods do mealworms prefer?
• How do meal worms react to various surfaces?
• What color of birdseed do birds like best? (K -2)
• Does the color o f a birdhouse affect feeding habits of birds?
• Do boys or girls have a higher resting heart rate?
H U M A N STUDIES
• Does exercise affect heart rate?
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Does heart rate increase with increasing sound volume?
PLANT STUDIES
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Does it matter in which direction seeds are planted?
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Can plants grow without soil?
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Do plants grow bigger in soil or sand?
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Do different types o f soil hold different amounts o f water?
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How does light direction affect plant growth?
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How does chlorine effect plant growth?
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Does temperature affect plant growth?
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What factors affect the growth of bread mold?
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Do lima bean plants grow faster than green bean plants?
Which seeds germinate the fastest: radish, tomato, or bean?
Will this plant grow better in plain or salt water?
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How does fertilizer affect plant growth?
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Do plants grow better under fluorescent light, sun light, or incandescent
light?
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Do all sweet potato plants grow to be the same size?
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Will a leaf covered with petroleum jelly be any different than any other leaf
on the plant?
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Does the color o f light a plant receives affect its growth?
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Where do plants grow best?
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Do bigger seeds produce bigger plants? (K-2)
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Does the kind o f water absorbed by seeds affect germination?
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What are the effects o f caffeine on the germination and growth of plant seeds?
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What effects does crowding have on the growth rate of plants?
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What is the effect of colored cellophane on the growth of lima beans?
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Do vitarnins affect the germination o f seeds?
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Does magnetism affect plant growth?
Elementary Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Invention Fair
Board Set-up f o r an Investigation Project
Title of the Project
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Procedures
Materials
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Data
Conclusions
Charts, graphs, and or
Required Position of
photographs
Applications
the /Abstract &
Bibliography
Elementary Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Invention Fair
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4 & 5 STUDENT SCIENCE FAIR LOG BOOK
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NAME:
TEACHER:
TITLE:
****Project Due Date: Nov. 24, 2014****
My problem statement/Declaration del Problema: Due Oct 16-20
My hypothesis/hipotesis: Due Oct 16-20
Resources: You must have no less then 3 resources (books,
magazines, newspaper articles, websites). Due Nov 21
List of materials/materiales or equipment I will use (quantity and
dimensions): Due Oct 27 - 29
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My results/resultados: Due Nov. 17-18
My conclusion/conclusion: A summary of what your experiment
shows and how your work can be used for more research. How
could I have improved my project? Did my results support my
hypothesis? Why or why not? Due Nov. 19-20
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Abstract: Due Nov. 21
Paragraph 1 - Describe your purpose and hypothesis.
Paragraph 2 - Briefly describe your procedure.
Paragraph 3 - Describe and explain your results and also state if
your hypothesis was supported or not supported by the results.
Suggest a reason why it was or was not supported.
Paragraph 4 - Explain your conclusion and application(s).
Application/Applicatiom: Due Nov 21
^Bibliography/Bibliografia: No less than 3 different sources.
Due Nov. 21
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2.
3.
Procedure/Procedimientos: Steps I will use to perform my
investigation:
Due Oct 27 - 29
Steps:
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My constants/constantes: (If applicable): Due Oct. 27 - 29
My variable/variables: (If applicable): Due Oct. 27 - 29
USEFUL WEBSITES
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/ScienceFairZone.
http ://pbskids, org/dragonflytv/scifair/
http://www.lddsolr.com/science/page2.html
http://amasci.corn/scifair/bio.html
http://www.fastplants.org
h1^://www.ipl.org/vouth/proiectguide/
http ://www. acces sexcellence. or g/RC/scifair. html
http://www.all-science-fair-proiects.com
http://www.scifair.org
http://www.sciencebuddies.org
http://www.showboard.com
http://science.dadeschools.net/
http://www.sciedunet.org
http://inventors.about.com/cs/campinvention
http://sciencepage.org/scifair.htm
http://www.kidsinvent.org
http ://www. ho wstuffworks .com
http ://ctinventionconvention. org/
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SAMPLE IDEAS FOR SCIENCE F A I R PROJECTS (CONTINUED)
SOUND AND LIGHT
• How can the sound produced by a string on an instrument be changed?
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How can the sound produced by blowing through a straw be changed?
MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY
• Can different sizes of magnets pick up different numbers o f paper clips?
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Does the size of a light bulb affect its energy use?
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Through which materials w i l l magnetism pass?
CONSUMER TESTING
• What brand o f raisin cereal has the most raisins? (K-l)
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With which type of battery do toys run the longest? (K-2)
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Which popcorn brand pops the most kernels? ( K - I )
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Which paper towel is the strongest? ( K - l )
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Which brand of tape hold the most weight?
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Which dish soap makes the longest lasting suds? ( K - 2)
AIR. L A N D . AND WATER
• A t what time o f the day is your shadow the shortest (K-2)
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What kind of soil (sand, clay, or potting sod) does water go through most easily? (K-
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W i l l pond water and ocean water freeze at the same temperature? (K-2)
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Which rocks best resist cracking from the impact o f a weight?
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Which soil absorbs water most quickly?
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What is the effect o f color on the rate o f evaporation?
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Which liquid freezes most quickly?
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Does color affect the rate at which an ice cube melts?
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Does a bath take less water than a shower?