what would make a great science project 4 a 8th grade studnet?
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use a topic from OPTICS\n=======================\nlike this\n\n-Light and Optics\n-Science, Optics & You\n-Electromagnetic Radiation\n-Optics for Kids\n-Refraction of Light Demonstration\n-Reflection/Refraction\n-Make a Splash with Color\n-Lasers\n-Reflection and the Ray Model of Light \n\nOR\n\non WATER SYSTEM\n=====================\n-Rivers and Coasts\n-Hydrologic Cycle \n-Droplet and the Water Cycle\n-Ground Water Primer\n\nOR \n\non Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems\n=============================================\n-Life Systems \n-Cell Biology\n-Human Body\n-The Virtual Body\n-Cell Division and Cancer
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I would suggest the rock cycle. This is a basic earth science project that you can make as simple or complex as you want. You can identify the three major parts and how they interact going from one part of the cycle to another. You can identify the different properties of these rocks (and find samples if you want). If you want to make it really elaborate, you can bring in how plate tectonics drives the rock cycle, and how volcanism, metamorphism, and sedimentation form the Earth's surfaces.\n\nAnother topic that might be interesting to you would be to identify all the products and materials around you that come from rocks and minerals. Since this includes almost everything (e.g gypsum wallboard, clay in ceramics, iron in cars, aluminum in beverage containers and cars, plastic made from oil, shampoo made from oil, household detergent made from oil, electricity made from burning coal and natural gas, salt on your table, etc). You could look for the most surprising things, and could perhaps include how soil is made from weathered rock so even trees and plants come from rocks. You can do some research on how each of these materials is mined and where it comes from. You get the idea, right? \n\nDepending on where you live, you might do something on natural hazards in your area.If you have earthquakes you could find a fault map for your area and research earthquake hazards. If you have landslides or coastal erosion you could research what causes these things. Of course, if you live next to a volcano that is an excellent topic.  For example, see if you can find an eruption hazard map.  You might want to make sure your teacher approved of this because it might not be within the scope of your class (some teachers might consider this geography more than earth science). \n\nJust a bunch of ideas from a geologist. Hope this helps.
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http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/radabaugh30.html\nhttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/science_fair_projects/89/393/42e5f26dcd2e5ccd20cee4891a8e032f.html\nhttp://www.panda.org/news_facts/education/middle_school/homework_help/project_ideas/index.cfm?pjid=2\nhttp://www.worsleyschool.net/science/files/solar/cooker.html
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Here is a good site to check out:\n\nhttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/\n\nOver 500 topics for all age levels
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http://www.terimore.com/6th-grade-science-project-ideas/\nhttp://www.hallbar.com/sciencecenter.html\nhttp://scienceclub.org/scifair.html\nhttp://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/sciencefairzone/topics.asp
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Check out the projects on this website\nhttp://scienceclub.org/kidproj1.html
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Try these sites,\nhttp://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/\nhttp://www.scifair.org/\nhttp://www.usc.edu/CSSF/\nhttp://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/\nhttp://www.libraryspot.com/features/scienceprojects.htm\nhttp://scienceclub.org//kidproj1.html
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whatever you are interested in. For example, earth, or electronics. you could get one of those science project books...the ones where they guarentee you to win.
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Hey there!!  Good luck on your project.  Here are a few great sites to get you on your way!!\n\nhttp://www.smartdraw.com/specials/education.asp?type=41504&id=41504\n"SmartDraw is easy drawing software that provides you with an assortment of fun and creative classroom activities!\n\nShort on time, but need to create a math quiz? An astronomy handout? What about a permission slip for the museum field trip? It's all right at your fingertips with SmartDraw!\n\nSmartDraw comes packed with educational templates and clip art to help you create great-looking worksheets, forms and handouts in minutes.\n\nNot only is it quick and easy to get great results, allowing you more time for your students, but it's fun to use!"\n\nhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/class_setup/\n"Class Set-Up tool is a new, easy-to-use, virtual layout tool that helps you design customized and effective classrooms to promote learning. Use this tool to rearrange and set-up mock classrooms, and map out virtual seating charts."
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You can find science fair projects for free in these web sites.\n\n1) www.all-science-fair-projects.com\n2) www.scifair.com\n3) www.super-science-fair-projects.com\n4) www.freesciencefairproject.com\n\n If it these wouldn't help you can e-mail to me and ask again.
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Build a solar cell from a couple of thin sheets of copper and some salt water.  It requires a heat source, but with parental supervision it can be done by a 4th grader.  Easy!\n\n(see links below for how it's done)
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It is a science project
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Check out this link.\n\nhttp://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/\n\nThere are many others like it on the web.\n\nhttp://www.scienceproject.com/projects/index/intermed.asp\n\nhttp://www.dep.state.pa.us/newsletter/?varQueryType=PrintVersion&NewsletterID=207\n\nhttp://www.sciencefairgeek.com/lab/sciencefairdisplays/
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I did something like that for a science project too. Only mine was a cake with decorations that made it look like a cell... ^_~\nWe also have an actual model of animal and plant cells in my class, but those were mail-ordered. For a really realistic one, you're gonna need some special parts.\nYou can do it more easily with a styrofoam ball of a reasonable size (or a styrofoam cube if you're doing a plant cell), another smaller ball (for the nucleus), I'm not sure what you could use for mitochondria.... Hit a craft store and get creative. There's plenty of stuff out there just waiting for you to find it. Pom-poms could be used for the vacuoles I guess, and you could coat the larger ball with playdoh for the membrane. I'm sure you'll think of something. Remember this when you're working: hot glue guns are your friends.\nJust remember to include all the components:\nNucleus, cytoplasm, vacuoles, mitochondria, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, and the two extra plant parts: chloroplasts and that extra thick wall whose name in English I cannot recall... xD\nIf I can make a sponge cake into an animal cell with some Fuzzy Peaches, Rockets, jelly beans and chocolate sprinkles, I'm sure you can make a styrofoam ball into something just as good or better. Best of luck!
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put bacteria under a microscope and hook it\nup to a pc and project  it would be COOL!!!!!!!
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U r asking for a science project.?\nI have an idea for the science project for chemistry side
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Why don't you check out this site - they have lots of ideas:  http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/