science projects

"Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won't be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends. She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems to be changing, she finds a robot named Ralph in the back of Mr. Mac's convenience store closet. Once she uses her science skills to get him up and running, a whole new world of connection opens up as Ralph becomes a member of her family and Maya begins to step into her power. In this touching novel, Eve L. Ewing melds together a story about community, adapting to change, and the magic of ingenuity that reminds young readers that they can always turn to their own curiosity when feeling lost"--From the publisher's web site.

Readers will explore gooey science experiments.

Readers will learn about squishy science experiments.

Readers will learn hand-on moldy experiments.

Readers will have fun learning some gross experiments.

Most substances on Earth are mixtures of different molecules. The way these molecules react to each other causes all sorts of everyday mixtures and solutions, from butter to plastic to soap! Do you know what puts the fizz in fizzy drinks, what happens when water molecules meet fat molecules, and what reaction causes rain? Find out by making your own exciting experiments! Build up a better understanding of the world around you while having fun with hands-on science.

Explains the workings of the different systems of the human body, covering the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems, muscles, bones, cells, skin, the brain, senses, reproduction, and diseases and immunity, and provides instructions for related projects and activities.

Pedro collects a lot of different bugs for a class assignment, but when his brother lets them out in the house their parents are furious, and ban any further collecting.

Grace attempts to train Harry, a llama, as part of her science project.

Provides help in creating and carrying out a science project by presenting an actual sample project, along with specific project ideas and strategies.