Researching a Science Topic - Guidelines
FINDING THE WHAT (DEFINITION), HOW (STEPS, METHODS), AND WHY (REASONS) OF A SCIENCE PROJECTS
FINDING THE WHAT (DEFINITION), HOW (STEPS, METHODS), AND WHY (REASONS) OF A SCIENCE PROJECTS
- keep a record of all resources that you use for your Works Cited page; copy and paste database citations onto a doc, or create the citation if using a website
- Important: If you read/use any posted science experiments for information, you must cite it!
- look up, take notes, and develop an understanding of the concepts related to your topic (see keywords listed below); use database articles for this process
- having a background knowledge of the main concepts will help you understand the HOW (steps or directions need to cause a reaction) and WHY (reasons) of your results
- GALE IN CONTEXT - includes magazine and newspaper articles
- PEBBLE GO NEXT - only specific concepts are searchable in this database (magnetism - excellent background information
Science Project Websites for General Information and Project Ideas
Science News for Students
Science Buddies
Exploratorium: Science Snacks
Hands-On Science
Science News for Students
Science Buddies
Exploratorium: Science Snacks
Hands-On Science