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=Project Ideas= Science Projects Ideas (World Book Online) Science Buddies - Plants Science Buddies - Electricity Sports Science Project Ideas Robotics Project Ideas [|Research topics] (Facts on File)

=Where to Find Information?=

Reference resources and articles
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Resources for 2014 Science Fair Grade 5 Projects on...
Methane production:

Solar power to clean water:

Soundproofing stadiums: @http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2010-05/south-africas-soundproof-stadium @http://info.acoustiblok.com/blog/?Tag=stadium%20noise

=Background Information - what is it?=


 * By doing background research you will try to answer the questions:

What do scientists think they already know about the topic? What are the processes involved and how do they work? What is the best way to do things? What theory stands behind my experiment?

You want to learn from the experience of others

You need to collect enough information that show:

1. History - Has any work already been done on your topic, and what was learned? 2. Significance - How is your topic important for us, or how does it make an important contribution to the world around us? 3. Facts - What facts are known about the topic and related terms? define all terms and concepts included in your project. 4. Method - What are ways that this topic can be investigated?

Look under all related topics and terms. You may find no link on "paper airplanes" but "flight" will work.

Usually, we use primary sources - interviews with a teacher, scientist at a local university or other people from the scientific field.

Secondary sources are widely used as well: books, magazines, journals, and online documents.

[|Read more about primary and secondary sources in Science]

When reading from sources don't forget to take notes and record (cite) the source. You need this information for compiling Works Cited.

Reference: "How to develop a science project." education.com 2006-2011. 30 Nov. 2011. "Science Fair Central". Discovery Education 2011. 30 Nov. 2011. || Copy the table and fill it in with information

=Search Techniques for Google= Use "..." quotation marks Identify the domain site:gov Choose Reading Level

=Archive:= Primary and Secondary Sources for Science

Grade 5 Science Fair 2013
Compost and Seed Growth - [|Kids Search (EBSCO)] Vitamins and bean sprout growth Mosquito Repellents - Kids Search (EBSCO) Home made vs store bought antibacterial (disinfectant/antiseptic) solution - [|Science Buddies] Soil affect battery voltage Music affect on plant growth - [|Science Buddies] cell phone radiation household materials - [|Science Buddies] body heat batteries

Grade 5 Science Fair 2011
Solar Ovens and Solar concentrators: Science Reference Services [|Solar Ovens and Solar Cooking]

Effect of music on plants' growth [|Does Music Effect Plant Growth?] [|What Type of Music Best Stimulates the Plant Growth?]