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OCEAN SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT PLEASE HELP
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sciencegirl27
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- Project Question: So I am planning to do the Taming the Tsunami: Investigating Different Structures to Reduce Tsunami Damage for my science project. However it is unclear if and how i can make it my own, and isnt very helpful about the procedure. If anyone knows any more details about this specific project, please message me ASAP. Thanks!
- Project Due Date: February 7
- Project Status: I am just starting
OCEAN SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT PLEASE HELP
So im planning on doing the Taming the Tsunami: Investigating Different Structures to Reduce Tsunami Damage project but it is super unclear. I have no idea how to do the project and how to make it my own. If anyone has any experience with this project or others like it PLEASE help me out. Thanks!
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Re: OCEAN SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT PLEASE HELP
Hi sciencegirl27,
Welcome to Science Buddies! You have chosen an interesting topic. Were you able to watch the video showing you ways to test different structures against the waves? If you want a more detailed procedure and suggestions for how to make it your own, try starting with a related project, The Science Behind Tsunamis: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ml#summary
Please post again if you have more questions!
Heather
Welcome to Science Buddies! You have chosen an interesting topic. Were you able to watch the video showing you ways to test different structures against the waves? If you want a more detailed procedure and suggestions for how to make it your own, try starting with a related project, The Science Behind Tsunamis: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ml#summary
Please post again if you have more questions!
Heather
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Re: OCEAN SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT PLEASE HELP
Hello Sciencegirl27!
Good project idea, and very important to explore possible solutions to the devastating effects of Tsunamis. If after watching the video, what are your questions more specifically? You mentioned that it was unclear; I am assuming because this project idea is an abbreviated project (you can tell because the "*" symbol is on the title)...but don't worry! This shouldn't deter you from doing a project similar to this. It looks like fun.
My advice is to review the Scientific Method process before you begin. This will be your foundation for your project and tell you what steps you need to fulfill. You already have a project idea, so that is the first step. Next, do a little research about Tsunamis, such as how they happen, what are the circumstances in which Tsunamis occur? What parts of the world do they occur in...and why is that so? What are the consequences of their occurrence (both to people, land, and environment)? That should start you out.
To find out about the Scientific Method and the steps of your project: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ndex.shtml
You have a lot of flexibility in this project and how you design it because there aren't really instructions. That can be good and bad, as you have discovered. Think of it as an opportunity to create something new! Some ways to make it your own, unique project could be exploring:
1. As in the video, what different types of barriers can be used to prevent damage from Tsunamis?
2. Ideas on how to increase awareness and safety education about Tsunamis to locals (more of a social science project); you can examine the effectiveness of weather reporting and timing of declarations of emergencies, for example.
3. How are Tsunamis formed and can they be prevented?
Also, check out these other projects, similar to this idea:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p016.shtml
Let us know what you find out and how we can assist you.
Have fun!
-Sarah
Good project idea, and very important to explore possible solutions to the devastating effects of Tsunamis. If after watching the video, what are your questions more specifically? You mentioned that it was unclear; I am assuming because this project idea is an abbreviated project (you can tell because the "*" symbol is on the title)...but don't worry! This shouldn't deter you from doing a project similar to this. It looks like fun.
My advice is to review the Scientific Method process before you begin. This will be your foundation for your project and tell you what steps you need to fulfill. You already have a project idea, so that is the first step. Next, do a little research about Tsunamis, such as how they happen, what are the circumstances in which Tsunamis occur? What parts of the world do they occur in...and why is that so? What are the consequences of their occurrence (both to people, land, and environment)? That should start you out.
To find out about the Scientific Method and the steps of your project: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ndex.shtml
You have a lot of flexibility in this project and how you design it because there aren't really instructions. That can be good and bad, as you have discovered. Think of it as an opportunity to create something new! Some ways to make it your own, unique project could be exploring:
1. As in the video, what different types of barriers can be used to prevent damage from Tsunamis?
2. Ideas on how to increase awareness and safety education about Tsunamis to locals (more of a social science project); you can examine the effectiveness of weather reporting and timing of declarations of emergencies, for example.
3. How are Tsunamis formed and can they be prevented?
Also, check out these other projects, similar to this idea:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p016.shtml
Let us know what you find out and how we can assist you.
Have fun!
-Sarah
Always remain curious,
Sarah
Sarah