The science fair project is just half the story at the fair. The actual presentation of the project, including the display board adds to the project.  So what does one do to make the whole project a success? You have to pay attention to all the details from start to finish. Remember the proverb, “Well begun is half done”?

So also think about the proverb “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. The first step to your science project is topic selection. Make sure that your display board makes the topic of your presentation as clear as possible. Don’t be ambiguous about what you have to say here.

Think of your project display board as the headlines in a newspaper. Only if the headline is attention catching will the reader come close and read all that is written. It helps to be a bit color coordinated to make the board look attractive. If you can not draw illustrations, take print outs. Be as neat and tidy as possible.

Check out this post about improving your project display. You do not want to make a display board that seems more attractive than your actual science project. So be careful about what all you add to it. Remember it must introduce the project and make the reader want to see it. It is used to draw the interest of the visitors and the judges to your project.

Science is best explained with practice experiments. You may talk about air pressure and its effects, but the same principle when seen in action will have a far higher impact. Similarly you can talk about the buoyancy of fluids, but to actually see a ship floating in the tub is far better.

The more you put science into action the faster you understand how it works. That’s why when the air comes rushing out of a deflated balloon the concept of air pressure catches your attention far better. The mere reading about it, is never as much fun or memorable as the experiments or science projects that you can do.

Education is not just what you read in the books. It is what you live out in life each day. Learning never stops, it is only the forum which changes. In fact no matter how many days we studied there would never be enough time to actually go through all the knowledge  that has been collected by the human race.

If you have fun you learn faster. That is an accepted truth. So why not have fun with science at home?Here are some slimy and silly experiments for you to do. If you enjoy them you can read up more about why exactly these materials tend to act the way they do.

And if these science experiments appeal to you there are a whole lot more that you can try out. There is a whole world of fun and learning out there. Chart your way into it.

In  the last post I described the effects of misusing one resource, namely electricity. Many of the science experiments need this resource.  In fact a lot of science fair projects tend to need some source of power often supplied by batteries. The truth is that you can make a science project without using a source of power. No electricity and no batteries required.

Most of us think that without using power sources only boring science projects are possible. This is just not true. Even without using electricity you can do interesting projects. In fact without buying any new material and by merely reusing things that are lying around the home you can make a great new science project. All it takes is a little imagination and creativity.

Try out this science project. I am sure you will enjoy it and yes it uses no electricity. Plus it uses a universal favorite food – ketchup. It also explains a scientific principle really well. It may not be science fair material but it does prove something. Making it is a creative , easy to do project which does not use electricity.

Similarly you can pick up other things from around the home and make a science project for the fair. You can check out more recycled products and convert them into a science project. Think about possible material such as cans, bottles, newspapers and even old magazines. Anything can be converted into an interesting project if you give some thought to it.

Resources are limited. The need to conserve what we have is very important. Here is what an official from the Ministry of Defence from Brazil had to say, “In the coming era of scarcity, we’re going to have to defend what we’ve got with our claws, our feet and our weapons”. Does it sound too dramatic? It may just come true.

So what is the real problem here? Does the Earth not have enough resources to help keep all its population comfortable? It does have the resources, the problem lies in the distribution of these resources. The bulk of these resources are available to a marginal percentage of the population. For instance things that we take for granted like electricity, clean water and a home are not available to a majority of people in poor nations.

How often have you left the bulb in the basement on all night? Did you know that you were wasting electricity? Its is not just about the mounting electric bill that your parents have to pay. It is also about respecting the fact that you have a responsibility to use the resources at your command.

YOU can make a difference by taking small steps. Use Eco Friendly Material for your Science Project. You don’t have to buy new things to make a project out of. Use stuff from around the home. Try out this experimental gluep. I’m sure you will enjoy making this and it will not be a burden on nature’s resources.

The Telegraph reported that, “Britain is bracing itself for one of the coldest winters for a century with temperatures hitting minus 16 degrees Celsius”. So how does the cold winter work out for science projects? Well since temperature can be quite crucial to some science experiments there are a number of science projects which work out better in winter than in summer.

For instance if you are looking to freeze liquids for a project, it may help to have a naturally cold atmosphere around. One great science project is to make a mock cave with stalactites and stalagmites. You can use water or any other chemical to make this entertaining science project. While other fluids may be more stable at a higher temperature, water works well in winter.

Of course this project will not be possible using water if the science fair project is being held in summer. For one very simple reason, the water will melt and there would be nothing left to show. Other experiments in the winter can use the natural resource of snow. How about designing the ideal sleigh as your science project? You could use different materials and designs. Then check the sleighs for efficiency.

Not only would you have a whole lot of fun doing this experiment, it would also make a good comparison study in your project report. You could exhibit the best model along with the others in you display. Are you looking for more ideas? Here’s more help for your science project. Remember that winter is a great time to do some experimenting on your own. Just be safe.