Ecosystem Science Fair Projects

What type of shelter best protects an animal from extreme cold? When do weeds interfere with the growth of radish plants? How does human travel impact the levels of water and oxygen in soil? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, you can learn the answers to these biology questions and more. If you are interested in competing in science fairs, the book contains lots of great suggestions and ideas for further experiments. Book jacket.

Pam Walker and Elaine Wood are authors of more than twenty books for science teachers and students. Pam is a high school science teacher and Elaine is a full-time science writer.

Introduction: Ecosystem Experiments and Projects Using the Scientific Method	p. 7
How Scientists Search for Answers	p. 10
Using the Scientific Method in Experiments and Projects	p. 12
Science Fairs	p. 20
Safety First	p. 24
Ecosystems	p. 27
Living on the Edge	p. 30
The Climate Suits Me	p. 35
In the Dark	p. 39
My Plot or Yours?	p. 45
Soil Survivors	p. 51
Nonliving Factors Affect Ecosystems	p. 59
Thirsty Little Sprouts	p. 61
A Drop in the Bag	p. 65
Fermentation Factories	p. 70
Cool Fish	p. 76
The Right Light	p. 81
Living Factors Affect Ecosystems	p. 87
Give Me Space	p. 90
Pesky Plants!	p. 95
Out of Sight	p. 100
Too Close for Comfort	p. 106
It's a Gas	p. 112
Humans Affect Ecosystems	p. 117
Probing Pollution	p. 120
No Salt, Please	p. 125
Acid Bath	p. 131
Shrimp Forecast: Clear to Partly Cloudy	p. 136
Packed Tight	p. 142
Appendix: Science Supply Companies	p. 148
Glossary	p. 149
Further Reading	p. 154
Internet Addresses	p. 155
Index	p. 156
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