Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Predators and Prey: How Do Cats Respond to Bird Sound
A science fair project that ask whether cats respond to familiar bird sounds more readily that bird sounds in general. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction,...
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Science Buddies: Dog Toys: What Makes One a Favorite or a Flop to Fido?
It seems as though dogs, like people, have definite preferences for their play things. This fun project investigates what makes a toy interesting to a dog. In these experiments, you and your dog can have some fun while you learn about...
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: Time Compensated Solar Compass
How do birds know what direction to fly when they fly south for the winter? This tutorial explains circadian rhythm using an experiment performed with pigeons.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nature: Cloud Age Four
In this short Nature video, experience the environment of Cloud, a four-year old horse living in the wild. This is one in a series of three videos about Cloud. [2:23]
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Science Buddies: Build a Better Moth Trap With Different Colored Lights
Can you affect the behavior of moths by using different colored lights to attract them? This extensive science fair project from Science Buddies gives lots of suggestions on how to set up an experiment and variations of that experiment...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Huddle and Cuddle: How Puppies Keep Warm
In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will determine how much huddling reduces heat loss in warm-blooded animals. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Pet Poll: A Taste Test for Fluffy and Fido
In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will determine which brand, type, or flavor of treats their pet prefers. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: Do Large Mammals Align Themselves With Earth's Magnetic Field?
In this science fair project, use Google Earth to determine if large mammals align themselves in respect to the earth's magnetic field. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...
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Science Buddies: The Cat's Meow: Designing an Enrichment Toy
A great Science Fair project that involves analyzing your cat's behavior and designing toys that will be stimulating both physically and mentally. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Materia
In this site you can learn and experiment with matter properties and change in behavior. Every theoretical explanation is accompanied by an animation. You will be able to aply the theory to real experiments.
Other
Programming Art: Director Card Game Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to get started making a card game in Director using the Lingo programming language. You will also get some experience with objects, behaviors, and other Director basics by downloading the free source code...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Feeling Left Out
For young children, being excluded by their peers is a common, painful experience. Role-play with a puppet or stuffed animal to explore the issue.
Other
National Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus
A thorough site that describes the physical characteristics of the Pacific Octopus, examines its diet and habitat, and references its natural predators.
Other
National Aquarium: Sand Tiger Shark
This enlightening resource focuses on the physical characteristics, diet, range, size, population, and natural predators of this shark with a menacing image.