Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects

A fabulous collection of science projects, explorations, techniques, and ideas!brbrLooking to wow the judges at the science fair this year? Everyone's favorite science teacher is here to help. Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects has everything you need to put together a winning entry, with detailed advice on properly planning your project, from choosing a topic and collecting your facts to designing experiments and presenting your findings.brbrFeaturing all-new experiments as well as time-tested projects collected from Janice VanCleave's A+ series, this easy-to-follow guide gives you an informative introduction to the science fair process. You get thirty-five complete starter projects on various topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics, including explorations of:br* The angular distance between celestial bodiesbr* The breathing rate of goldfishbr* Interactions in an ecosystembr* Nutrient differences in soilsbr* Heat transfer in the atmospherebr* Magnetism from electricitybr* And much more!brbrbrYou'll also find lots of helpful tips on how to develop your own ideas into unique projects. Janice VanCleave's A+ Science Fair Projects is the ideal guide for any middle or high school student who wants to develop a stellar science fair entry.How to Use This Book.pI. A GUIDE TO SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS.p1. The Scientific Method.p2. Topic Research.p3. Categories.p4. Project Research.p5. Project Overview.p6. Experimental Data.p7. Project Summaries.p8. The Display.p9. Presentation and Evaluation.pII. 35 A+ SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT IDEAS.pAstronomy.p1. Solar System Scale: Miniature Model (Planetology).p2. Angular Separation: Angular Distance between Celestial Bodies (Astronometry).p3. Orbital Period: Time of Revolution (Celestial Mechanics).p4. Artificial Satellites: Man-made Orbiters (Astronautics).p5. Apparent Magnitude: Apparent Star Brightness (Astrophysics).p6. Sunspots: Cooler Surfa