Thursday, October 27, 2005

how to build a pluviometer

ingredients
a plastic bottle (make sure the bottle has equal bottom and middle)
a ruler
a permanent marker
a funnel
masking tape (the one used to wrap pipes)
a pipette

instructions

1.measure one centimeter of water using the pipette and pour it into the bottle.
2.mark the bottle where the surface of the water gets.
3.repeat the this operation five times.
4.measure the distance between each mark.
5.make marks using the distances you measured before.
6.cut the border of the funnel so it equals the bottom of the bottle
7.stick the narrow part of the funnel into the bottle and secure it using the masking tape
8.place the pluviometer in the middle of the yard

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

http://buscabiografias.com/

http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/

http://www.tematicos.com/solo_biografias/

Monday, October 24, 2005

other links

http://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/curriculum2.html
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/greatwebsites/greatwebsitesscience.htm

Science

IPL: Science Fair Project Resource Guide http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/

Are you looking for some help with a science fair project? If so, then you have come to the right place. The IPL will guide you to a variety of web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment. If you have never done a science fair project before, it has been a while, or you just want to be sure you do a really great job be sure and look at the following websites for tips on what makes a good project before doing anything else. This way you will know ahead of time what will be expected of you.



Understanding the Scientific Method. It is important to understand the scientific method before beginning a project.


Choosing a topic is the next step. Here you will find a variety of websites some of which ask questions to give you ideas for your project. Others describe the projects step by step.

Now, with a subject in mind, you are ready to go forward. Along the way you might need some additional help so check out links to resources or ask an expert for help.

After you have found the answers to your scientific question, you are now prepared to build your project and make your presentation with knowledge and confidence.

Check out the tips and tricks for writing your paper, making your display, and preparing for your presentation.

NOTE to teachers and mentors