CONCEPT
This module investigates cell structure, function, processes and divisions. The microscope is introduced and used for investigation. Appropriate technology will be used to collect and analyze data.

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Recipe for Technology Help
Ingredients
 

1 Junior Tech Rep from each 3rd and 4th grade homeroom class
3 Tech Reps (from previous year) to staff each computer lab
30 laminated or covered badges
1 Senior Tech Consultant (best problem-solver) from previous year cadre
1 Senior Tech Rep from each 5th grade class
30 rags for cleaning and dusting
2 bottles of cleaning solution [...]

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It can be an annoying experience going to a zoo and waiting for minutes on end to see an animal that you’re told is just hiding. But maybe it’s hiding for a reason. It hasn’t got anything to do with shyness either. It’s a simple fact that a [...]

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Introduction
My investigative question was: Does the temperature of water affect the time it takes for the water to freeze?

Hypothesis

Materials

Water
3 containers (similar)
Candy Thermometer (to measure temperature of water)
Watch (to measure time it takes for water to freeze)
Tablespoon (to measure the amount of water to put in the container)
Microwave (to heat water)
Freezer (to freeze water)

Research/Sources of [...]

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A successful science fair project requires some planning and careful thought. Projects become frustrating to students, parents and teachers when they are left to the last minute and thus don’t have the chance to be as good as they possibly can. So, you can’t rush in good science!
A Science Fair Project display [...]

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Objective
To learn about static electricity.
Materials
Two balloons, Tape, Two four-foot strings, and a Piece of dry wool cloth.
Procedure
Inflate the two large balloons and tie them to the ends of the strings. Hang these two balloons from the ceiling with a piece of tape. Adjust the length of the strings [...]

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Objective
To learn about the characteristics of water.
Materials
Clear glass, and paper clips.
Procedure
Fill the glass with water until it is completely full. At this point you can predict, or guess, how many paper clips you will be able to put into the glass until the water over flows. Start placing the [...]

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Theory:
A “Bell curve” is a Statistical term, which itself not a measure of anything. It is simply the representation of data that are common outcome of many sorts of statistical information. Roughly, a graph of results is a bell curve when there are many data points in the middle of the graph and fewer at [...]

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Anchorage, Alaska – A team of researchers, headed by Paul Flint, of the National Biological Service, has developed a technique for recording the absence and presence of birds on their nests and the temperature variations during the incubation periods. The technique is based on an artificial egg (EGG) with a movable cap with the thermistor [...]

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In Space with a Little HOBO

Astronauts working in spacesuits to build the Space Station may get even colder than the suit designers imagined. Measuring the effects of extremely low temperatures on astronauts was the first step in making a better space suit.

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