Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Earth Science: Winning Experiments for Science Fairs and Extra Credit

by Janice VanCleave

A brand-new collection of outstanding physics projects!Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your physics class?Or do you just want to learn more about how physics affects our everyday lives? This step-by-step guide features 30 different topics in physics and dozens of winning experiment ideas. Packed with helpful illustrations and charts, the book helps you explore key physics concepts, Angular measurement* Linear intertia* Transfer of energy * Light rays* Sound waves * Electricity and magnetism * Terminal Velocity*And much more...This inspirational guide gives you all the hands-on help you need to turn your own ideas into science fair projects.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published November 30, 1998

About the author

Janice VanCleave is everybody’s favorite science teacher! With sales of more than 2 million copies, her books show just how fun and exciting science can be. They’re brimming with cool projects and experiments that use inexpensive household materials — and help turn ordinary young people into enthusiastic junior scientists.

A former school teacher, Janice VanCleave taught science in public schools, science method courses in college, and science curriculum development courses for numerous districts and organizations. In addition to writing, VanCleave also works directly with children and adults through her “Fun With Science” workshops held at libraries, schools, museums, and bookstores throughout the United States.

Janice VanCleave books appeal to kids, parents, and teachers alike because of her unique mix of science with fun activities, her simple explanations of science topics, and the way she uses everyday materials for all of her experiments.