In this "kitchen chemistry" project about acid/base chemistry, you will measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution using a logarithmic scale called the pH scale. As you learn about the pH scale, you will have the chance to make your...

This tutorial focuses on choosing a topic and narrowing or expanding the focus to fit the requirements for a research paper. It provides tips like clustering, using a Venn Diagram, Google Scholar, etc. to find and narrow the topic. It...

If you're interested in arts and crafts, you might like this project. It uses several alternative, renewable sources of fiber to make paper, and compares the resulting papers for strength and writing quality.

For this activity young scholars will learn to make and size paper. The activity can be used as an introductory activity to promote student interest. In the early part of the 20th century, the field of chemistry was very involved in...

Written by a college professor, this site discusses five areas for students to work on to improve their writing. The areas are Thesis, Research, Close Reading, Style, and Mechanics. The author is clear and concise in his advice, and...

Using simple geometric shapes cut out of paper and taped together to create a ball that is as round as possible with this challenge. This page also includes a lesson plan, tips, and a place for students to document their engineering...

This is a lesson plan of paper folding as a method of proof. A Java applet version of the activity can be accessed, giving the actual lengths and angle sizes.

Watch Scientist Joe demonstrate how to make a hovercraft in this video presentation.

This lesson plan on paper masks includes a list of needed materials, instructions on making the masks, and good ideas on how to use them.

A tip sheet on how to create and outline for a research paper.

Make your own anemometer like meteorologists use to measure the speed of wind. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what makes wind.

Students learn the fundamentals of aerodynamics in this hands-on exercise.

Creative ideas for making unique and personalized packages for Hanukkah presents.

Several techniques for creating unique paintings are described at this website: "Make a Wax Resist," "Paint through Tissue," "Create Texture with Plastic Wrap," and "Paint on Glossy Paper."

Using simple household items like M&Ms and coffee filters, you can demonstrate paper chromatography. This simple lab will show you the dyes that make up the different color coatings on M&Ms.

Do you want to make an egg shaker? Come to this website and find out how. Homemade instruments can be made from different household items. Don't miss out on all of the music that can be made at home or school.

This site provides a very readable treatment of a really difficult subject. You still have to work hard at it, but this article can make relativity understandable.

Discover facts about endangered whales and turtles. Fold paper to make Origami models of these two creatures.

Make a paper airplane and experiment with adding winglets to it to test its performance. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms,...

Students will learn the difference between global, prevailing and local winds. In this activity, students will make a wind vane out of paper, a straw and a soda bottle and use it to measure wind direction over time. Finally, they will...

Need to make a bibliography but don't know how? This site formats your bibliography for you and saves you the hassle. Choose your citation standard (APA, MLA, Chicago) and your reference type, and input your source information. It will...

Middle schoolers will be able to analyze literary devices by participating in a written discussion. This activity is called "Pass the Paper". Students pass a sheet of paper around the room, with each student adding on. It's just a...

Students test whether the color of a material affects how much heat it absorbs. Students will place an ice cube in a box made of colored paper (one box per color; white, yellow, red and black), which they will place in the sun. The...

Do you know how to make a bright spot brighter? In this activity, your eyes will send conflicting information to the brain. See how you perceive what is on the paper.