Right now you may feel hurried because of the beginning of the year and your child now came home with the science project assignment due in just a few short weeks.
Everyone wants to do a unique project that no one has ever done or seen before because they feel it will give them an edge on the competition and ultimately a perfect score or grade of an A.
Some important things to remember when dealing with this is simplicity, ease of tasks and believable end product.
The old adage, keep it simple, is really true in this scenario. You do not have to complete an elaborate or complex project for it to be successful. There does not have to be 20 different steps in the science demonstration. What it does need to do is be believable and understood by the student.
The student needs a science project in which they understand what they are trying to prove and when they get the answer they understand why this happened. Do not fall into the trap of making things so complicated. If your child does not understand the project they will have a hard time convincing the judges and the teacher the theories behind the experiment.
Important things to remember:
- Pick a project that is simple and does not require something that you must do.
- The student should be the one completing the project. They can have a little of your help but ultimately they need to do the project
- Do not make it beyond their level. Make it a challenge for them but not too complex they do not even understand it.
- Do something they can easily demonstrate at the fair.
- Let them have the success. The whole point of doing a science project is for kids to learn and discover how things work and why.
- Support their efforts and do not stress. If you stress about the project it will not be any fun for your child.
Look for a science project that can be completed in a day or a couple of hours. You can even do one that is an overnight project. These keep the child interested and they can have more time to work on a colorful poster and display.
One big thing is do not wait until the last minute to try to prepare the science project. If the idea is a flop you will be scrambling to find a new idea in a rush.
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Lesa Bolt is a contributor to science projects
Source: www.ezinearticles.com
