Is my project ok?

I am planning on meeting with each student individually during the next class period to offer feedback and encouragement. Many students have been picking projects, but really don't know the science behind what they want to do. I shall try to steer them in the right direction. If all students would think about the TESTABLE QUESTION that they want to ask that would help focus our discussion when it's time for us to meet. I will be passing out the Variables and Hypothesis worksheet to help you determine your variables. Remember, to meet with each student is the goal and I hope to meet it by the end of Tuesday if not Thursday.

Parents, you can help by finding out from your child what the question really is. They need to test only 1 variable at a time. The more variables they want to test, the more trials they will have to run. With having an adequate sample size, that will increase the amount of materials they will need. Remember, go through the Gizmos available and maybe you can help your child find a simulation that will serve them well.  Everyone who wants to test what happens to the boiling point or freezing point of water should check out the Gizmo on Colligative Properties. It's really a good one for a basic project and you will learn the science behind your question.

Another note to remember, all the equipment you need for your experiment will need to be provided by you. So if you are planning to use a specific piece of equipment please find out its cost before you commit to the project.