Science projects. Elementary school teachers almost always require students to complete at least one science project before the end of fifth grade. Elementary science projects are easy to find, but finding the right project for your child can be challenging. Here are five tips to help you find the best project for your child in elementary school.
1. Find out what kind of project your science teacher requires. There are many types of projects, and most elementary schools offer a variety of options. Does your teacher want an experiment, a demonstration, a collection, a report, or a model? Knowing what type of project you need will greatly narrow your options.
2. Make a list of the things that interest your child. What topics are your child’s attention to on television or in books: space, animals, buildings, computers, explosions? Does your child need instant gratification? Consider a chemistry experiment with spectacular results, such as “Which fruit has the most vitamin C?” Is your child concerned about the environment? Find out which toilet paper is more biodegradable or what type of insulation works best.
3. Set your budget for money and time. If you don’t have a lot of money to invest and if your time is limited, there is no need to search for anything that requires importing specialty metals from the Far East. Decide how much cash you are willing to spend and create a generous timeline for getting supplies. Please note that you need to complete the project after the supplies arrive.
4. Please note that this is an elementary school science project. Don’t choose a project with complicated instructions. You want your child to do the project with your help, not the other way around.
5. Provide four or five science project options. Have you ever noticed that it takes longer to choose an ice cream flavor when there are 31 flavors? Give your elementary school child a limited list of science project options and both of you will be happier.