Science
Experiment Pathfinder
REFERENCE BOOKS:
REF 507 EXP
"Experimental Central: Understanding Scientific Principles through Projects" (4 volume set)
REF 507.1 SCI
"Science Activities" (10 volume set)
| * Electricity & Magnetism | * Everyday Chemistry |
| * Force & Motion | * Heat & Energy |
| * Inside Matter | * Light & Color |
| * Our Environment | * Sounds & Hearing |
| * Using Materials | * Weather & Climate |
DATABASES:
Facts on File -
- Select Science Online database
- Select Experiments from the "Browse" menu on the right
- Choose an experiment from any of the categories
- OR
- Type keyword(s) into basic search bar (Ex. 'chemistry')
- Choose "Experiments & Activites" tab from results list
- Choose an experiment from the list
WEBSITES:
National
Geographic.com: Try This!
Easy Do-it-yourself projects are available at this
site.
Online
Experiments
Colorado State University created the Little Shop of Physics
that provides easy experiments related to this branch of science.
The Exploratorium
The San Francisco Exploratorium science museum has extensive online resources,
including illustrated science experiments, sports science exhibits, digital library of images,
and a virtual dissection of a cow's eye.
Edible/Inedible
Experiment Archive
The Mad Scientist Network presents this group
of experiments that explore most branches of science. They do indicate the
edible and the inedible parts of each experiment.
"Science Bob" Pflugfelder has been
a fan of science since he was just six years old. His site includes a list of
experiments you can try at home.