Book SeriesBiology Science Projects Using the Scientific Method Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2009-019375
ReviewsPart of the "Biology Science Projects Using the Scientific Method Series," this book will appeal to naturalists who need to do science fair projects The authors show how observational science is important and quantifiable. For example, one of their projects asks the question "Does plant diversity affect animal diversity in an ecosystem?" After stating their hypothesis that animals and plant diversity are related, the authors challenge the experimenter to build a plot in three different ecosystems and catalogue the plants and animals found inside the defined area. The book addresses the topic of ecosystems as a whole, nonliving factors in ecosystems, living factors, and human factors. While each project is complete and discussed within the book, the authors provide additional questions at the end of most of the experiments. Unlike the projects in the book, the answers to these questions are not yet known, so students will be exploring new ground. Well organized and easily understood, this book will work for third grade and older. Backmatter includes an appendix of supply companies, a glossary, list of further readings, and an index., Children's Literature
Grade FromFifth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Grade ToSixth Grade
SynopsisWhat type of shelter best protects an animal from extreme cold? When do weeds interfere with the growth of radish plants? How does human travel impact the levels of water and oxygen in soil? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, you can learn the answers to these biology questions and more. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments. Book jacket., How do cool temperatures affect the activity of a fish? Do earthworms prefer to live in light or darkness? Do weeds interfere with the growth of other plants? Readers will find the answers by doing the fun and simple experiments in this book. Many ideas for science fair projects are also included.