Science Lab
Get suggestions for science projects from Science Online.
Chalkboard Math Equation
Put your math skills to work with projects that involve algebra, calculus, and geometry. These subjects can be found in the math section of Science Online.
Fishbowl
Study aggressive fish behavior, amphibian anatomy, butterfly behavior, building a wormery, and flying dinosaurs. These and other experiments can be found in the animal section of Science Online.
Green Beaker
Have fun with these chemistry projects from Science Online involving milk, gas, metal, caffeine, sugars, and other interesting substances.
Microscope
Cell division, cell membranes, one-celled organisms, and osmosis are just a few of the topics you can learn about through the projects in the cell and molecular biology section of Science Online.
Pink Beaker
Learn about states of matter with chemistry experiments from Science Online that use balloons, aluminum cans, carbonated water, crystals, and food coloring.
Plant
Try your hand at these projects that involve energy from plants, floral structure, fruit juice, grass, and radishes. View more plant experiments.
Telescope
Build a circumferentor, constellation projector, spectroscope, or telescope. Create a simple observatory! These projects and more can be found in the telescopes and observations section of Science Online.
Solar System
Through these projects found in the planets section of Science Online, learn about planet density, the moon, interplanetary age and weight, the surface of Mars, and planetary rotation.
Thermometer
Learn about air currents, dew formation, lightning, wind, and radio waves through these and other experiments available in the weather and climate section of Science Online.
Volcano
Magnets, ice, sugar cubes, humus, a glass jar, and licorice are just some of the materials used in the projects found in the earth science section of Science Online.
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Library Online Resources
Whether you are doing a science fair project, writing a paper, creating a diorama, or simply want to learn some facts about your favorite animal, this OCLS presentation will help you through your project by guiding you to excellent resources.
The SkillsCenter™ Resource Library section of Live Homework Help has links to great websites, worksheets, fun facts, and more. Before you turn in your project, remember to have someone proofread your work with Proof Point.
Explore your selected topic and delve into supporting articles and experiments, a conversion calculator, science dictionary, full-color diagrams, and essays on science in our lives.
If your science fair project requires a written research paper or if you just need help documenting your sources, the Writing a Research Paper Virtual Gallery takes you through the writing process. There are also some great tools for creating bibliographies.
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Social
Users contribute all kinds of fun projects with step-by-step instructions. Try one out!
Open your ears and listen. The Naked Scientists are a group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who make science fun and easy to understand.
Discuss all kinds of science projects with other kids on the message boards from DragonflyTV and PBS.
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Library Materials
Science DVDs are a wonderful introduction to any topic you are exploring. Titles cover physics, chemistry, magnets, electricity, volcanoes, and many other science topics. Physical Science for Children is an informational series worth checking out.
Get excited about the science fair by reading some lighthearted fiction about experiments gone wrong. Do not let your frog escape like one of these characters did!
If you would like to check out a book of science experiments to browse for ideas for the science fair, the Library has a selection of science project handbooks to choose from. Books are also available about science experiments related to specific subjects.
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Websites
The official kids' portal of the U.S. Government lists government websites that include science fair projects from sources like the Department of Agriculture, Human Genome Project, and U.S. Geological Survey.
Have you ever wondered why something happens? Let your natural interests guide you to investigating and trying an experiment. Science Buddies' topic selection wizard can suggest projects for you based on when your project is due, your interests, and your grade level in school.
Gather your materials and investigate what tools you may need to use. The Internet Public Library walks you through the science fair process step-by-step.
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