Science Project Idea For First Grade Students

Whether parents remember it or not, entering the first grade is a big step in your child's life. Children understand that they are in a more serious school setting. This is because many schools become less lenient with their first graders in order to prepare them for higher grades. While the lessons are not mind boggling, and the demands are usually just right, many first graders feel the pressure of performing well in school. Part of this pressure is coming up with a good science project idea.

To help your first grader adjust well to school life and to the pressures they may face, begin helping them with their first grade homework. Easing them into school life is the best way for them to get their footing, and gain confidence in the school setting. One of the ways you can do this is to help them come up with a good science project idea. The science project is usually a big thing for first graders because it is one of the few things they will have to make and submit. Not many other first grade classes require students to create a project that they have to give in.

The science project idea you and your child come up with should be one that is relevant to what your child is learning in school. This will make your child feel better because they are working on a topic they know, and it will help them gain a sense of ownership over their project. Look over your child's notebook or textbook, and discuss the different lessons or science concepts with them. Don't freak out about not understanding it because you will. It's just the first grade!

Find a topic your child seems to enjoy and have fun with. This should be the topic on which you will come up with a science project idea. Choosing a topic your child likes will encourage them towards science and school, and they will develop a good view or attitude towards school work. It will also make it easier for them to explain the project later on. Some science projects have to be presented in front of class, which makes your child being comfortable with the topic even more important!

Once you've come up with your science project idea, you can begin the project. Try to make your child do as much of the project as possible. Helping them too much or doing it for them may encourage a complacent attitude towards school work, and that's something you don't want. Off the bat, some great science project ideas for first graders include creating models of the five senses, creating a shadow diorama (which is taken from the lesson of night and day), and maybe making a simple demonstration of heat energy. No matter what you choose, just make sure your child is happy with it, and make sure that it's their choice too!

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Winning Science Projects For First Place Kids

Having a winning science project isn't the reason teachers send kids to the science fair, but most kids really want to have a winning project. Here are four ways to improve your chances of grabbing one of those first place ribbons:

1. Choose a Project That Interests You. Whether it be animals or vitamins, plants or race cars, pick a project that will let your enthusiasm shine through. Judges can tell if you have put your heart into your work, so choose a project you really like. You'll learn more, too!

2. Follow the Science Fair Guidelines. There are several types of science projects, and you must make sure your project is the correct type for the science fair you are entering. Most fairs require an investigatory project (an experiment), which means your project must follow the scientific method. Don't make the mistake of turning in a collection or a demonstration if these are not allowed.

You must also make sure that you include each required element of the science project. You may need a log or a journal. Almost all judges want to see a materials list and the steps you took for your project. Sometimes a chart and graph of results are necessary. Check the directions, and make sure you have everything you need.

3. Make Your Display Attractive. Your science board should be colorful, well organized, and easy to read. Use bold fonts, bullet points, and borders around papers and pictures. Be neat! Use glue instead of tape, and make sure your cutting is even.

4. Stand Out From the Rest. A catchy title will attract the attention of judges. One of our boys tested the biodegradability of toilet paper and called it " A Straight Flush ". One girl tested which fruit had the most vitamin C, backed her board with great big pictures of fruit, then used coordinating paper for her information. A boy we know used toy cars in his experiment, and his display included the race track and cars. Include something that makes your project stand out from all the others in the science fair.

Our science project guides have great ways to stand out from the crowd. Read about them and get a free parent's guide to science projects - at http://www.middle-school-science-projects.com. Really, getting a ribbon should not be the focus of your project. If you've learned something and had fun, you already have a winning science project.

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BTEC Science - Resources For 2010 First Applied Science

If you are teaching the new BTEC Science qualifications in September 2010 you will be thinking about which BTEC Science resources will best suit your needs.

There are 3 qualifications:

-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science (1 GCSE)

-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science (2 GCSEs)

-Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science (4 GCSEs)

How will you decide on a comprehensive set of resources to help your students through their BTEC First Applied Science assignments with confidence?

Traditional teaching resources include worksheets, lesson plans, assignments, checklists and the like.

But what sets great BTEC Science resources apart from merely good resources?

Great resources are created after speaking to teachers every step of the way through production, and will likely include the following features:

Real Life Lesson Plans

Applied science is all about making science relevant to the real world, so exciting lesson plans with real-life application are crucial. Excellent activity ideas which demonstrate real life examples will help students to understand how the facts they are learning are also relevant outside the classroom. Further, great examples can stimulate students to look beyond their textbooks and carry out the additional research needed to get a merit or distinction.

Resources that are matched to the new specification

Resources which include written assignments that cover all the criteria for Pass, Merit and Distinction in the new specification will ensure that students of all abilities have the materials and the framework to attain their target grade.

Simple Assessment Structure

Courses based on assessment like BTEC First Applied Science mean that monitoring student progress can involve a lot of time and paperwork. Superior BTEC Science Resources will ensure that assignments are created in a format that can be marked quickly and effectively. Further, students should have access to the assessment criteria for each unit/assignment so that their work meets requirements. Tracking sheets will allow teachers to enter results and then generate class and individual student reports instantly.

Differentiation

When teaching to classes of mixed ability, resources that can pin point the criteria necessary to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction grades can really make a difference. Superior BTEC Science resources will use colour coding or similar methods to present criteria in a way that is accessible to both teachers and students at all levels on one page.

Comprehensive Lesson Plans

Since BTEC First Applied Science is a relatively new course, relevant support material can be thin on the ground. Many teachers have found themselves planning and writing lessons from scratch.

Great BTEC Science resources will provide comprehensive lesson plans to form the backbone of your course, written by experienced teachers. This leaves you free to create your own resources or take your class off the beaten track, knowing that all the content required by the specification is well covered.

Comprehensive BTEC Science lesson plans will clearly show the Assessment Criteria, Functional Skills and Personal, Learning and Thinking skills covered in each lesson.

Some resources go further, providing complete schemes of work, worksheets and planning grids in word docs which you can edit - allowing you to customize them for your lessons.

What next?

It's always good to do your research before making a decision on which resources to choose. Most publishers will offer some kind of evaluation, or even a "browse-inside" function which lets you view a resource electronically. Bear in mind the points above when making your choice, and good luck!

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Nice Moon Boots, Bro: The First Dog Fitted With Prosthetic Paws On All Four Feet

Seen here after successfully fetching a 20oz soda (God, get him a toy!), Naki'o shows off his moon-boot prosthetic paws. Naki'o is the first dog to have all four paws replaced with prosthetics, and refuses to let the mailman go easy on him. The sob story, which you might want to skip if you're an easy crier:

Naki'o was abandoned as a puppy when his owners left their foreclosed home. During the Nebraskan winter, he stepped into an icy puddle in the home's basement and got all four of his paws trapped in the freezing water. With severe frostbite, Naki'0 and the rest of his litter were transported to an animal rescue center. Veterinary technician Christie Tomlinson adopted Naki'o, and organized a fundraiser to pay for his two back legs to be fitted with the prosthetics. He came through the procedure so well that Orthopets decided to donate the remaining two prosthetic legs. The prosthetics are designed to replicate the muscle and bone structure of the dog's natural limbs.

BOOM -- happy ending. Now I don't want to go off the deep end about WTF is wrong with people who don't treat animals (and their allegedly loved pets) with any compassion, so I'll just say this: I will find you, and I will kill you. Also, when they start fitting dogs with rocket boots we've gone too far.

Hit the jump for a short video of Rompy McHopper in action.
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