Environmental Science Fair Projects

by Rybolt, Thomas R.; Mebane, Robert C.

• ISBN13: 9780766034266
• ISBN10: 0766034267
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

What is the best way to clean oil off feathers? How does soil erosion affect plant growth and food supply? Can the force in wind be used to generate electricity? The answers can be found by doing the fun and simple experiments in this book. Young scientists will explore the environment-the air, water, soil, pollution, and energy resources. For students interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.

Author Biography

Thomas R. Rybolt and Robert C. Mebane have each taught chemistry at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for more than twenty-five years. Dr. Rybolt and Dr. Mebane have co-authored fifteen children's science books, including the popular Adventures with Atoms and Molecules series, which has been introducing young people to the joys of science since 1986.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Environmental Science Fair Projects Using the Scientific Method	p. 7
How Scientists Search for Answers	p. 12
Using the Scientific Method in Experiments and Projects	p. 14
Science Fairs	p. 22
Safety First	p. 26
Air-Our Amazing Atmosphere	p. 29
Oxygen From Photosynthesis	p. 32
Melting Ice	p. 38
Particles in the Air	p. 43
Removing Dust From Air	p. 48
Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming	p. 52
Water-The Liquid of Life	p. 57
Cycle of Water	p. 59
Purifying Water	p. 63
Exploring Acid Rain	p. 67
Blooming Algae	p. 72
Plants and Salty Water	p. 76
Soil-Pieces of Earth	p. 83
Layers and Types of Soil	p. 85
Recipe for Soil	p. 88
Acidity of Soil	p. 93
Erosion-Here Today and Gone Tomorrow	p. 97
Pollution-Problems of Waste	p. 101
Oil Spills-A Messy Problem	p. 105
Plants and Air Pollutants	p. 111
Plants and Acid Rain	p. 115
Effect of Acid Rain on Materials	p. 120
Weather and Air Quality	p. 123
Energy Resources-Renewable and Sustainable	p. 129
Sun Power	p. 133
Electricity From Sunlight	p. 137
Electricity From Wind	p. 143
Heat From Decaying Grass Clippings	p. 149
Appendix: Science Supply Companies	p. 155
Further Reading	p. 156
Internet Addresses	p. 157
Index	p. 158
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