Experiments
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ZOOMsci
Reviewed June 13, 2000 by Nicole, 15 years old from Washington, D.C. who is not affiliated with the site. A collection of do-it-yourself science experiments from the PBS show Zoom, annotated with comments from students that have tried them. They also accept experiments from students.
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Why is the sky blue?
Reviewed April 29, 2001 by Alwyn, a reader from Hartbeespoort, South Africa who is affiliated with the site. This website contains explanations for the following questions: Why is the sky blue?, Why are clouds white?, Why are sunsets red?, Why is the ocean blue? It has a set of 5 quizzes with 10 questions each to test how well students understand these explanations. This Web site could be used for middle school reading comprehension exercises as well.
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What Makes a Good Science Fair Project?
"Students are advised that getting the right answer is NOT the purpose of a science fair project. It is the intent of a science fair project that you go through the process of asking questions and performing experiments in an attempt to find answers. Making the attempt without answering the question still satisfies the intent of your discovering knowledge on your own. From the California State Science Fair, comes this useful discussion of quality in a science fair project."
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Ultimate Science Fair Resource
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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The Why Files
Reviewed March 27, 2001 by S.V.M., a reader from Madison, WI who is affiliated with the site. Online science magazine for middle schoolers and up. Great site for teachers, students and parents. The Why Files reports on the "Science Behind the News" with a new feature or short story every week, covering the science behind a current news story (Mad Cow disease, population, climate changes...). Easy and fun to read, the site is written with humor but is also fact-checked by scientists, and has lots of fun images that make the visitor want to find out more!
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The Science Spot
Reviewed October 27, 1999 by Tracy Trimpe, a parent from Havana, IL USA who is affiliated with the site. The Science Spot is an excellent resource for educators and students. From ready-to-use lessons in the Science Classroom to kid-safe links in the Kid Zone, everyone is sure to find something to make learning fun!
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Science Fair Projects
"Each year there’s a fresh batch of them, but the pleas are all very similar. "Help! My daughter needs a science fair project. Can you suggest one?" My answer is always the same. I make it a point not to do my own kids’ schoolwork -- so don’t expect me to start doing your children’s homework. But I do know where your kids can go for ideas that will get their own creative juices flowing. And that I’m very willing to share."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Robots
"World Book Dictionary defines robot as "a machine made in imitation of a human being; a mechanical device that does routine work in response to commands." I met my first robot in 1979 at the Texas Instruments plant in Austin, where it delivered mail. Despite early promises to the contrary, robots today are found not in the home, but primarily in factories. And although there are robots made out of Legos, there is no robot designed to pick Legos up from the floor. I, however, remain hopeful."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Science Experiments
"Nothing compares to the satisfied feeling I get performing scienceexperiments at home with my kids. But coordinating their interest with theinstructions and the ingredients can be a gargantuan task. One day lastsummer, all obstacles were overcome at the precise moment my friends arrived topick up their kids. They assumed these wonderful teaching moments werecommonplace at my house. I didn’t tell them otherwise. Impress yourself andyour kids with these at-home science activities. You’ll be glad you did.<!--"
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Spirit of Ford
Reviewed July 16, 1999 by a reader from Dearborn, Michigan who is affiliated with the site. Spirit of Ford is Ford Motor Company’s brand-new interactive automotive science and technology experience in Dearborn, Mich. The actual building, and the site, are targeted toward kids. It’s a really neat place to visit ... you can get a real feel for the place by visiting the web site. It’s the place to go when you want to learn all about how a car is designed, tested, engineered and manufactured. This new web site went live in May 1999.
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