Investigative Science Activities

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Jazz up that science class with fun activities that show scientific principles in-action! Follow the tips in THIS ARTICLE for science activities on subjects such as surface tension, magnetism, bending light and density.

One of the experiments even involves eggs — and we LOVE eggs around here!

Light Bulb Science Project

It's said that Thomas Edison once said- "I have not failed 1,000 times. I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways to NOT make a light bulb."

We may never know the exact number of times it took Edison to perfect the light bulb (some say he tried up to 10,000 times to get it right) but one things is for sure- the light bulb IS an interesting object.

Although traditional incandescent bulbs are going the way of the Dodo bird, you can still hone your inner Edison by attempting a science project on electric light bulbs. Check out THIS article for tips on how to complete your own experiment, whether it is just for fun OR for an official science fair project.

Bending Light

You don't have to be Superman to bend light.... it's as simple as placing a pencil into a cup filled with water. The explanation for WHY it looks the way it does, is a bit more complicated though, but not so complicated that you can't explain it to a group of 3rd grade students.

Check out THIS eHow article for more information on the cool science phenomenon.

At-Home Science Activities

Chemistry projects don't need to be relegated to the classroom- you can be a scientist at home too!

Follow THIS link for an eHow article on chemistry activities such as making invisible ink, comparing acids and bases, and how yeast grows.

Science Fair Ideas With Eggs

Science Fair projects on eggs? Who knew they could be so interesting?

Follow the link below to eHow.com for our Egghead's article on egg experiments, such as getting an egg into a glass bottle, the velocity of spinning eggs, and the varying buoyancy of eggs in water.

Science Fair Ideas With Eggs eHow.com

Science Activities for Teachers

New teachers may be hesitant to perform science experiments because of the prep time and practice involved, yet experiments and projects are a great way to improve student comprehension and participation in science class.

Learn about the different types of projects suitable for use in the classroom, tips to conducting experiments, and the benefits behind teaching through experiencing. Follow the link below:

Science Activities for Teachers eHow.com