Science+Fair+Pathfinder

Science Fair Resources = C. P. Smith School  = ** Family Science Fair Pathfinder  ** //Our school library has many materials that may support your projects.// //Stop by and “check out” our collection of science fair project books, non-fiction science resources and more. Our library also has a science pathfinder of online websites, appropriate for elementary and middle school age students, to help get you started with science project ideas.// **Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects** [] **Bill Nye the Science Guy:** [] Click on “Home Demos” **Bug Info** [] **The Franklin Institute Resources for Science Learning** [] **Mad Scientist Experiments** [] **Magic School Bus Simple Science:** []

http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/scifair/index.html **Science Buddies** http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/areas_of_science.shtml **The Science Club** http://scienceclub.org/proj/kidproja.html [] **Science Fair Central from Discovery School.com** [|http://discoveryschool.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/parents.html.] **South Lake Middle School Science Fair Ideas** [] //[]// __ ** SCIENCE PROJECT IDEAS  ** __ __** PLANTS ** **IDEAS** __ Ø ** Will vitamins affect the growth of a plant? **    Ø ** Do weed killers affect house plants? **    Ø ** How do the moon phases affect plant germination? **    Ø ** How fast do roots grow? **    Ø ** Does the amount of light on plants affect their growth? **    Ø ** Does the amount of water given plants affect their growth? **    Ø ** What is the effect of detergent on bean seeds? **    Ø ** Under what color light do plants grow best? **    Ø ** In what kind of material (sand, clay, etc.) do seeds grow best? **    Ø ** What is the effect of chlorinated water on plant growth? **    Ø ** How does the number of seeds produced by different plants compare? **    Ø ** Will frozen seed sprout? **    Ø ** Will plants grow better in soil or water/ ** Ø ** What can be done to increase the decomposing rate of plants? **    Ø ** Do loving plants give off moisture? **    Ø ** Do living plants give off oxygen? **    Ø ** What is the effect of fats and cholesterol on plants/ ** ** __ANIMAL IDEAS__ ** Ø ** What kind of life can be found in 1 square meter of backyard soil? **    Ø ** How does a bird embryo grow in an egg? **    Ø ** Can mice distinguish color? **    Ø ** How do mealworms respond to light? **    Ø ** How does an earthworm react to light and darkness? **    Ø ** Do different kinds of caterpillars eat different amounts of food? **    Ø ** Do mint plants repel insects? **    Ø ** What color of flowers attract hummingbirds best? **    Ø ** What colors attract moths and other insects at night? **    Ø ** Does temperature affect the flash rate of fireflies? **    Ø ** At what rate do pets drink water? **    Ø ** What is the effect of temperature on the activity of (mealworms, crickets, etc.)? **    Ø ** Does the moon rise every night at the same time and in the same location? **    Ø ** How accurate are long-range weather forecasts? **    Ø ** Is rainwater absorbed at the same rate in different kinds of soil? **    Ø ** From which direction does the wind blow most frequently? **    Ø ** How warm is it under the snow? **    Ø ** Which grows faster, body hair or scalp hair? **    Ø ** How do fingerprints differ? **    Ø ** Do all people have the same normal body temperature? **    Ø ** Are certain dominant traits exhibited in the same family? **    Ø ** Who has bigger hands, boys or girls? **    Ø ** How accurately can you tell the temperature of an object by touch? **    Ø ** Who are generally taller, boys or girls? **    Ø ** How fast do muscles get tired? **  __ **PHYSICAL SCIENCE** __ Ø ** What is the effect of heat when dissolving sugar? Salt? **    Ø ** Why is salt put on icy sidewalks? **    Ø ** What is the acidity of various household products? **    Ø ** How fast do fabrics burn? **    Ø ** What kind of materials can put out a fire? **    Ø **D**** o crystals all have the same shape? **    Ø ** How much of the air is oxygen? **    Ø ** Can seawater be "desalted" by freezing? **    Ø ** How is the strength of a magnet affected by glass, cardboard and plastic? **    Ø ** What is the best shape for a kite? **    Ø ** How does a pulley help you work? **    Ø ** How does the use of paint prevent the formation of rust? **    Ø ** Which holds two materials together better, a screw or a nail? **    Ø ** Do all objects fall at the same speed? **    Ø ** How does the weight of a pendulum affect the swing? **    Ø ** How is the distance a cart rolls affected by the mass in the cart? **    Ø ** On what kind of surface will a ball roll fastest? **    Ø ** Which kind of metal conducts heat best? **    Ø ** Does sound travel best through solid, liquid or gas? **    Ø ** What materials provide the best insulation? **    Ø ** What is the effect of temperature on the volume of air? **    Ø ** How does the length of a vibrating body affect sound? **    Ø ** How does the design of a paper airplane affect its flight? **   **__CONSUMER SCIENCE__** Ø ** Which chewing gum holds its flavor the best? **    Ø ** Which detergent breaks up oil best? **    Ø ** How does the absorption rate of various paper towels differ? **    Ø ** Which detergent makes the most bubbles? **    Ø ** How does the wattage of a light bulb affect energy use? **    Ø ** Which brand of glue holds two boards together best? **    Ø ** Which brand of popcorn pops fastest? **    Ø ** Which type of battery makes toys run longest? **    Ø **Which type of diaper holds the most water?**
 * PBS Kids dragon fly tv**
 * Science Explorer (Get Messy! Get Airborne! Get Loud! Get Shocked! Try These Activities)**
 * __ EARTH SCIENCE __**
 * __HUMAN BODY__ **