CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course Elementary School Science Fair Projects [Paperback]

Faith Hickman Brynie (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (Sep 16 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764599348
ISBN-13: 978-0764599347
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.7 x 1.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 408 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,334,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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When the science project is due, this book comes to the rescue

With the trend toward hands-on learning, millions of elementary students have to do science projects. Typically, they mention this to their parents the night before the project is due. This book helps busy parents help their children create last-minute science projects using materials commonly found around the house. It features chapter breakouts grouped by science project subject, two-page spreads devoted to specific science projects, and factoids to get kids interested in the subject. Parents can quickly pick an appropriate project and spur their future scientists toward success!

Faith Hickman Brynie (Bigfork, MT) is a writer specializing in science and health; she holds a PhD in science education, curriculum, and instruction and is a frequent writer for the children’s science magazine Odyssey, as well as the editor of various elementary school science textbooks.

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A Parent's Stress-free Guide to Last-minute Science Projects

"But it's due by Friday!"

Investigating the effect of that familiar phrase on a parent's mood and blood pressure might make a good science project, but you probably already know the results. With CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course: Elementary School Science Fair Projects, you can turn science-project panic time into constructive time with your child. When the project is due, this book comes to the rescue!

Choose from ideas and directions for 60 different projects in 12 categories:

Physical changes
Chemistry
Forces and motion
Heat
Light
Sound
Electricity
Magnets
Soil, rocks, and minerals
Microscopic life
Plants
Behavior

Each project idea includes the discussion/investigation question, a list of supplies needed, step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, and more.
Each project features three variations: Go Easy (a simpler version for younger kids), Go (a complete project), and Go Far (a more in-depth or advanced examination of the question).
Projects range from How much fat is in potato chips? and How reliable are eyewitness reports? to Does the sun's angle affect the output of a solar cell? and Will a ball bounce higher if dropped from a greater height?; there's a project to interest any budding young scientist (and his or her parents).
Additional information helps kids create displays, present their results, and more.

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For many parents and their children, the goals of a science project may be unclear. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Help!!, April 20 2012

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This book is a life saver! It allows parents to work with the children better, and to explain the project better to the child. Sometimes it seems like parents do the projects instead of the children, but this book makes it possible for busy parents to help the children relate to the project ideas better. It makes it fun instead of a chore! Very simple wording. Right to the point, and can be used for different levels of maturity for the children.

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