We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Science Topic?
Okay, so I was supposed to figure out a topic for my science experiment last week, but I’m still working on it, and I don’t know what to do, so I’m going to copy down the paper, and can you help? Thanks. :)
_ My question cannot be answered “yes” or “no”
_ I will be interested in this topic for the long haul (Don’t pay attention to this one)
_ I’ll be able to complete this experiment at least semi-quickly
_ I’ll be able to get the permission I need to do this. (Ignore this one too..)
_ I’ll be able to get the equipment and resources necessary to complete my project.
_ My school doesn’t have any rules that will stop me from doing my project (No animals allowed)
_I don’t already know the answer/outcome of this.
_I have specified the exact type of subjects for my experiment (the spieces of plant, etc.)
_ I’ll be able to use more than one subject
_ I’ll be able to locate the subjects I need to use.
Help is extremely appreciated!!!
Also, do you think the classic paper towel experiment would work? (Which brand works better on what?)
I think the dowsing idea is pretty cool myself, but you should try and study something you like.
Whatever you do, be careful on your methodology. Adhere to the scientific method, and if you can, use large sample sizes, control groups, double blinding, clearly-defined pass/fail criteria, etc. And don’t let your parents “help”. :)
The teachers want to see you getting excited about science. As long as you find a topic that interests you, and can think of a way to apply the rigor of science, you’ll probably be alright. Forget everything that any authority figure ever told you to accept “because I said so”. As long as you can think of an objective test, you have a chance to find something out for yourself. Don’t waste that on finding out which paper towel is the quicker picker upper. :)
The problem with the dowsing idea (cool as it is), is that you’ll probably have trouble finding a bunch of people who claim to be able to dowse.
The really good science experiments are the unusual ones, at least in my opinion. See if you can find an everyday issue that people take for granted and approach it scientifically. Though the ‘no yes or no questions’ restriction makes that harder.
Take a look at this web site about “dowsing”. I always had an idea that on of my kids could have done a pretty good science project on test the claims of the dowsers. (They never did.) Of course, my bias is that it’s all foolishness, but I could imagine several ways to test it using various “hidden” objects and several test subjects. If you’re interested, send me a fun mail and I’ll outline some strategies for testing the effectiveness of dowsing methods.
Paper towels seem a little “amateur” if you know what I mean
Surely you can do something a little better such as:
-Plants in different environments (light intensity) -The effectiveness of antiseptics and soaps on household bacteria -Is audio or visual information better remembered
..something like that
-
Science question? - 1 Answers
How do you calculate the net force when two or more forces act on the same direction?
-
Where can I find a list of physical sciences? - 2 Answers
Where can I find a list of the different types of engineering and physical scinces?
-
Science Question - 1 Answers
Finish the sentence... Convection is due to a hot liquid or gas...? One word missing. Thanks
-
I need science fair ideas? - 2 Answers
im doing a science project & I have no idea what to do!! if you guys have any ideas they will be appreciated.. so help me ple...
-
What is a good, fun science experiment? - 2 Answers
What is a good, but still fun experiment to do at a Science Fair?
-
Science current events - 1 Answers
Where ccan I get good science articles for current event homework??
-
What earth science expirement should I use for my science board? - 2 Answers
Me and my partner need an expirement pronto!!! The scince fair is this week and we are in desperate need of an earth science ...
-
What visual should I make in science? - 2 Answers
In science class I'm making a visual of the Oceans and Continents. The visual can be a poster, powerpoint,video, model, etc. ...
-
Science headache - 1 Answers
the pouches formed by amoebas so that they can move?
-
Help with this science question. FAST!!! - 2 Answers
One characteristic of a scientific theory is that... A) It can never be tested B) It explains a set of observations C) It ...
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Alternative Science
Alternative Medicine, Spirituality, Astrology
International Journal of Scie...
Scientific Publishing, Engineering Research, Technology Journals
Astrochakra Science
Astrology Services, Psychic Readings, Geopathic Stress Removal
Best Assignment Writers Blog
Education, Writing Services, Science