Ace Your Space Science Project

Why doesn't the Moon fall to Earth? Why do the seasons change? What is parallax? How can you simulate weightlessness on Earth? Young scientists will explore the solar system through applied space science answering questions about space. The far-out space experiments in this book will help students make a model of a lunar eclipse, build a spectroscope, and more! Many experiments include ideas students can use for science fair projects.

Robert Gardner is an award-winning author of science books for young people. He is a retired high school teacher of physics, chemistry, and physical science. MADELINE GOODSTEIN, PhD, is a retired professor of chemistry from Central Connecticut State University. She is the author of numerous science project books with Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Introduction	p. 7
The Scientific Method	p. 8
Science Fair Project Ideas	p. 10
Science Fairs	p. 10
Safety First	p. 11
The Nearby Sky	p. 13
Building an Astrolabe to Determine Latitude	p. 15
Building a Sundial to Find the Path of the Sun	p. 18
What Causes Seasonal Changes?	p. 22
Making a Model of the Moon's Path	p. 25
A Look at Some Planets	p. 28
The Nearby Sky and Beyond	p. 33
Making a Model of the Solar System	p. 36
How To Make a Sky Clock	p. 38
Building and Using a Spectroscope	p. 44
What Is Parallax?	p. 48
The Sun: Our Very Own Star	p. 51
The Diameter and Volume of the Sun and Earth	p. 54
A Model of a Solar Eclipse	p. 60
A Model of a Lunar Eclipse	p. 62
Sun and Direction	p. 64
Making a Shadow Clock	p. 66
The Moon: Our Neighbor in the Sky	p. 71
Moving Charges and Magnetic Fields	p. 76
Moon Observations	p. 78
A Model of the Moon, Earth, and Sun	p. 86
Determining the Size of the Moon	p. 92
Using Binoculars to Get a Closer Look	p. 95
Humans Into Space	p. 101
How Does Air Resistance Affect Moving Objects?	p. 103
Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down to Earth?	p. 106
Launching a Balloon Rocket	p. 109
Simulating Weightlessness	p. 116
Finding Your Weight in Space	p. 119
Answers for Chapter 3	p. 122
Further Reading	p. 123
Internet Addresses	p. 124
Index	p. 125
About the Authors	p. 128
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