Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

I am helping a team of 2 students doing a science project and one of them is visiting Asia for a vacation. They wanted to do something that they can compare when one is in Asia and other in U.S. I suggested astronomy project, but wanted to see what are other things the students can do. They are in 6th grade.

Regards

Kumar

Hello bumblebee27,

What an interesting idea. Unfortunately, I can't think of a really good idea. The key to a good project is to think about what kind of observations they are equipped to make. For example, if they each had a radiation detector, they could both make measurements of background radiations in as many places as possible and try to sort out what might cause the variations. However, I doubt they will have this equipment. How about surveying the electromagnetic radiations field? An EMF field meter is available at Amazon for about $25US. http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Altern ... 602&sr=8-2.

Along the line of astronomy, how about each student doing the project described at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p022.shtml. Again, the more measurements the better to see how much variation they can find.

Good luck, WW

Thanks WW . Those were great suggestions.

Another suggestion may be "Calculating the Circumference of the Earth"
Science Buddy link provided below:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p018.shtml

Time: required Short (several days)
Prerequisites: You will need to understand some basic principles of geometry for this project. You will need a friend or relative in a distant city to make a shadow measurement for you on the same day you make yours. Both of you will need clear weather.
Material: Availability Readily available
Cost: Very Low (under $20)

Thanks Anthony. This seems to be interesting one. I will suggest this to them and see what they think about it.

Kumar