THE EASY GUIDE TO SCIENCE PROJECTS
Where to look for information on
science experiments & projects.
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Using Reference Resources
Science Experiments Index for Young People
HC REF 016.5078 PIL (Young Adult Room, 2nd floor)
This volume indexes science experiments from more than 500 books published from 1990 through 2000. Experiments are grouped under topics, from 3-D viewers to Zoology.
1001 Ideas for Science Projects
HC REF 507.8 BRI (Young Adult Room, 2nd floor)
Includes ideas by general topic (biology, chemistry, environmental science, medicine, etc.), and then gives specific ideas to explore.
Experiment Central: Understanding Scientific Principles Through Projects
HC REF 507.8 EXP (Young Adult Room, 2nd floor)
Demonstrates scientific concepts by means of experiments, including step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, troubleshooter's guide & interpretation and explanation of the results.
Science Experiments on File: Experiments, Demonstrations & Projects for School & Home (vols.1-2 )
HC REF 507.8 SCI (Young Adult Room, 2nd floor)
Experiments are divided into procedure, the underlying scientific facts, and connections to daily life. Volume 1 covers earth science, weather, space & biology. Volume 2 presents chemistry & physics.
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Using the Online Catalog
Use the "Keywords: Subjects" option of the online catalog. Try keywords such as:
For general experiment ideas:
- experiments
- science projects
- science experiments
- scientific recreations
- science exhibitions
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For specific subject ideas:
- electricity experiments
- physics experiments
- sports experiments
- ecology experiments
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Many science experiment and project books are in the 507.8s. Here are some sample titles: (Click on a book cover to reserve a title.)
 See for Yourself: More Than 100 Experiments for Science Fairs & Projects
J 507.8 COB (Children's area, 1st floor)
Science projects in the areas of chemistry, earth science, physical science, the human body, and technology.
 Environmental Science: High School Science Fair Experiments
507.8 DAS (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
An introduction to environmental science & to the scientific method; 23 high-school experiments in applied ecology, ecosystems & bioengineering.
 Vacuum Bazookas, Electric Rainbow Jelly, and 27 Other Saturday Science Experiments
507.8 DOW (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
This is a one-volume romp through a whole array of counterintuitive science experiments that require little mroe than common household items and a sense of curiosity.
 Scientific American Great Science Fair Projects
507.8 SCI (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Based on the long-standing & well-respected "Amateur Scientist" column in SA, each experiment can be done with ordinary materials found around the house or that are easily available at low cost.
 Science Fair Success in the Hardware Store
J 507.8 TOC (Children's area, 1st floor)
Presents experiments & projects shwoing the science behind items found in a hardware store, covering such topics as atomic structure, electricity, chemical bonds, magnetism & water analysis.
 100 First-Prize Make-It-Yourself Science Fair Projects
J 507.8 VEC (Children's area, 1st floor)
Find a project to help you take top honors at your science fair.
Also look for projects in the non-fiction subject area in which you are interested. For example:
| Mathematics = 510s |
Astronomy - 520s |
| Physics = 530s |
Light & Color = 535s |
| Chemistry = 540s |
Geology & Weather = 550s |
| Life Sciences = 570s |
Plants = 580s |
| Insects = 595s |
Technology = 600s |
| Inventions = 608s/609s |
Medicine = 610s |
| Diseases = 616s |
Engineering = 620s |
| Environment = 628s |
Cooking/Food = 641s |
| Magic/Recreation = 793.8s |
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Here are a few additional sample titles:
 Crime-Solving Science Projects: Forensic Science Experiments
363.25 RAI (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Experiments about document examination, forgeries & counterfeiting, blood and DNA analysis & trace evidence.
 Microscope Science Projects & Experiments
502.82 RAI (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Ideas, supplies & procedures for conducting experiments using a microscope.
 Science Projects About Kitchen Chemistry
540.78 GAR (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Presents experiments dealing with chemistry involved with foods & activities related to the kitchen.
 Health Science Projects About Heredity
576.5 GAR (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Chapters are divided into topics such as "Mendel, Genes, Chromosomes & Models" and "The Chemistry of Genes." Each chapter has from 3 to 10 projects listed.
 Science Fair Success with Plants
580.78 PER (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
25 experiments examining the structures, needs & processes of plants.
 Science Projects about the Environment & Ecology
J 628.078 GAR (Children's area, 1st floor)
Presents experiments & projects dealing with such aspects of the environment & ecology as the atmosphere, soil, water, plants, animals & climate.
 Soda Pop Science Projects: Experiments with Carbonated Soft Drinks
663.62 RYB (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Various experiments with pop demonstrate the properties of liquids, gas and acids.
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BACKGROUND RESEARCH |
Using Reference Resources
Today's Science on File
REF 500 TOD (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
A monthly digest of science, medicine & technology articles. Indexed.
Encycopedia of Earth & Physical Sciences
REF 500.2 ENC (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Covers major earth & physical science topics. Lots of illustrations.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
REF 500.2 ENC (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Articles on zoology, botany, physiology, genetics & other life sciences.
Instruments of Sciences: An Historical Encyclopedia
REF 502.84 INS (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Information about a variety of physics-related concepts.
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Physics
REF 530.03 MAC (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Short articles on a wide variety of physics-related concepts.
Earth Science: The Physics & Chemistry of Earth
REF 550 EAR (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Essays on basic topics in geology, oceanography, environmental sciences & more.
Encyclopedia of Genetics
REF 576.5 ENC (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Overview of genetics & exploration of various types, including plants, human & microorganisms.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
REF 590 GRZ (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Exploration of many forms of animal life, from protozoa to mammals.
Plant Sciences
HC REF 580 PLA (YA Room, 2nd floor)
In-depth aritcles on plant-related topics, from acid rain to wood products.
Encyclopedia of Technology & Applied Sciences
REF 603 ENC (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Covers all aspects of technology, as well as the scientific theories & inventions that underlie them.
Technology in Action: Science Applied to Everyday Life
HC REF 603 ENC (YA Room, 2nd floor)
Information on 120 technical concepts & items, such as fiberoptics, energy, computers & holography.
Eureka!
HC REF 608 EUR (YA Room, 2nd floor)
More than 600 entries describing inventions & scientific discoveries.
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
REF 615.503 GAL (Main Reference, 2nd floor)
Covers complementary therapies, herbs & remedies and common diseases & conditions.
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Using Electronic Databases
You can access our electronic databases in the library at our online catalog stations, or from home. Type in your keywords to get articles related to your subject. Databases which might prove helpful include:
Academic Search Premier
Full-text articles from more than 4500 academic journals.
EBSCOHost-Magazines and Newspapers
Full-text magazine & newspaper articles. Includes scientific & general interest topics.
Health Databases
Choose from several health-related databases, including:
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PUTTING YOUR PROJECT TOGETHER |
PRINT RESOURCES
(Click on a book cover to reserve a title.)  The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects
507.8 BOC (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Discusses various aspects of science fair projects, including advice on choosing a topic, doing research, developing experiments, organizing data results, and presenting a project to the judges.
 Science Fair Success
507.8 BOM (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
A guide for choosing, designing, and completing an investigative science fair project, with an appendix listing prize winning projects by students.
 Science Fair Projects: Planning, Presenting, Succeeding
507.8 GAR (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Includes all the steps for doing a project: everything from choosing the project to doing it to writing it up to exhibiting it.
 Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects
507.8 HEN (Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Includes strategies & pointers for putting together a winning project, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation.
 How to Excel in Science Competitions
J 507.8 KRI (Children's area, 1st floor)
A great resource for preparing for science competitions. Students are guided from start to finish, including beginning a project, writing and presenting a paper, and answering judges' questions.
 Janice Van Cleave's More of the Best Science Fair Projects
507.8 VAN
(Main non-fiction, 2nd floor)
Discover how to develop a topic from your own idea; research, create and assemble your project; then display it in a way that will make it stand out from the crowd.
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