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Roadmap: How to Get Started on an Advanced Science Project
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Introduction An advanced science project is science research where you produce a novel scientific contribution. It can come in the form of either new data that helps address an open question in a particular scientific field, or a new technique that improves upon methods currently being used in a scientific field. Advanced science projects can also be done in the engineering field (see sidebar). Most advanced science projects are undertaken with the goal of competing at a top science competition… Read more
Safety Guidelines
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Safety should be a top priority for every science experiment. Most projects on the Science Buddies website are low-risk. However, any tool or technique can be unsafe if misused, while even potentially dangerous tools can be safe when used correctly. To ensure your project is within safety guidelines, Science Buddies recommends asking three simple questions. Is your project safe for people or animals that are involved? Humans - All projects involving human subjects must involve minimal risk.… Read more
Sample Survey 1
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2004 Advisor Survey Please answer the questions to the best of your ability, then click on the "Submit Survey" button at the bottom of the form. Please complete the survey one time only. If you have additional thoughts at another time, please email them to us separately. If a field is too small to hold your comments for a question, there is a "General Comments" question that has plenty of room. We'll share with you the key results from this survey in our newsletter. How would you… Read more
Sample Survey 2
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Teacher Resources Survey Dear Teachers, Thank you for visiting the Science Buddies website. We are continuously searching for ways to provide additional resources to science teachers. Please answer the following questions so we can continue to improve our online science resources. What is your occupation? Student Teacher Parent   What were you looking for when you came to the Science Buddies website (check all that apply)? Class handouts on how-to do a… Read more
Sample Variables & Hypothesis
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Question How does the voltage of an AA battery change over time when used in low, medium, and high current drain devices? Hypothesis If I use a AA battery in any current-draining device, then the voltage of the battery will drop over time. If I perform this test in low, medium, and high current drain devices, then the rate of voltage drop will be slowest in the low current drain device and fastest in the high current drain device. There are two parts of this hypothesis, and thus two… Read more
Science Buddies: Speech
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by Amber Hess March 6 Most people think that science fairs are an event where children explain a very simple, and most likely overused science fair project. In fact, just the other day my friend told me that when she was getting her board done, someone from Aaron Brothers asked her "Aren't you too old for science fairs?" But science fairs actually mean a lot more than most people think. There is so much that you can get out of a science fair. Obviously, you learn a lot about… Read more
Science Fair Approved Suppliers
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Approved Supplier Program Science Buddies has created an "Approved Supplier" program in an effort to help visitors save time and avoid the hassle of locating the materials necessary to complete the Project Ideas on our website. We have prescreened an assortment of suppliers based on a variety of criteria, including breadth of product offerings, ease of ordering, customer service, and shipping procedures. The majority of suppliers participating in our "Approved Supplier" program have no… Read more
Science Fair Standards
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As a student's grade level increases, so do the expectations of what constitutes a competitive science fair project. Moving from a local to a state or national fair also increases expectations. This table gives an idea of the level of work expected at different levels of competition. Science Fair Standards Table Swipe left to see more Science Fair Expectations Middle School Level (Grades 6-8) High School Level (Grades 9-12) … Read more
Science Fair Supplies & Materials Approved Supplier
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Ordering From Sigma-Aldrich Sigma-Aldrich is a major chemical supplier offering the largest available selection of chemicals. We have ordered from Sigma-Aldrich in the past and found their sales representatives to be courteous, extremely knowledgeable, and very helpful in finding the most appropriate materials for a particular project. Here are some tips we would like to pass along to you: Sigma-Aldrich only sells to institutions, so here are some tips on placing orders: … Read more
Science Fair Tips for Success
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by Amber Hess Highlights Choose An Exciting Topic Choose a topic that will interest and challenge you. Do not be afraid to try something new—you will learn about it along the way. Remember that complicated-looking projects do not guarantee a win! Learn Cool Theories After picking a topic, spend a lot of time gathering background research. Look for important concepts and equations that will explain how and why your experimental results turn… Read more
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