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How-to

Science Projects

Kids features science projects and experiments of varying degrees of duration and complexity in eight broad categories, including Machines, Matter and Energy, and Microscopic Life. See a complete list of science projects here.

Science projects

  1. Select Science projects from the feature container.
    feature container
  2. Select one of the 8 categories to reveal related science projects. Double click a project to open.
    project categories
  3. The Tools tab, indicated by the gear icon in the top right corner, contains options to print, share, or save science projects.
    tools icon
  4. Science projects feature a materials box that includes a list of required supplies.
    materials list
  5. Warnings appear when an adult's assistance is recommended.
    sample warning

How to do a science project

  1. Select Science projects from the feature container.
    feature container
  2. Click or tap the How to Do a Science Project button below the categories on the Science Projects landing page to learn more about doing a science project. From choosing a topic to forming a hypothesis to drawing a conclusion, there is information to guide users through the process.
    how to button

Lesson plans

Most science projects also have an accompanying lesson plan that includes discussion questions and a student evaluation matrix.

  1. In the bottom toolbar, select For Educators
  2. Click Educator Tools.
  3. Select Lesson Plans.
  4. Select View all lesson plans then scroll down to Science projects.
  5. If there is a leeson plan matching a project, you will see it listed.
  6. Science project lesson plans feature procedures, discussion questions, illustrations and photos, and links to World Book articles.
    sample lesson plan
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