Science Research for School Projects

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Science Research for School Projects

• Tips for success
• Abington Township Public Library
• Jay Bhatt
• Mimi Satterthwaite

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Researching science for school projects

• Think browse through a variety of sample
  projects
• Identify your topic
• Formulate and define your research question
• Start your research using a variety of
  information sources and tools
• Tips for successful science projects
• Questions

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Find science books in the library

• How do we find sample projects?
• Use MCLINC Online Catalog
• Find books that you can find information
• Use keywords science and Projects
• Use Open Search Options in the catalogLimit to
  any Library you want, choose Target Audience
  Adolecent, Adult, Juvenile, etc

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Find science books in the library

• Most Science Projects books are located in 507.9
  area in our library
• Other science books are in 500s depending on your
  subject area
• Start browsing them look for some project ideas
  that you like them
• With MCLINC system, books can be requested from
  other libraries as well
• Your Library card is needed for requesting books

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Science reference books

• Consult our Reference collection while in the
  library
• Recommended books
• CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
• McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and
  Technology
• Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (Trefil)
• The New Book of Popular Science
• Langes Handbook of Chemistry
• Nature Encyclopedia
• Encyclopedia of Physics
• There are several others in the Reference area.
  Ask at the Information Desk for more help

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Explore a variety of Internet resources on science

• Abington Collaborative Project (ACP)Truly a
  collaborative efforts among Abington Librarians,
  and students and teachers at Abington High School
• Science Internet Resources from (ACP)Various
  subject areas such as Physics, Chemistry, Global
  Warming and Science News
• Science Fair Online from the Abington Librarys
  science sites

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Science Online Database

• From Librarys Home Page go toe-resources link
• Click on Science Online
• All users from home must enter the barcode
  numbers from their valid Abington Free Library
  card.
• An Excellent resource for science projects
  content is not available through free Internet
  sites

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Science Online Database

• All major science subjects are covered
• Browse Diagrams, Experiments, Biographies and
  Timeline
• Example of a project Amusement park ride that
  uses centripetal force
• Search using the key word Amusement Park
• Download PDF for the complete experiment

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Science Online Database

• Extensive help online is also available
• Use Help, Advanced Search, and Search Tips
  for assistance in searching Science Online
• Use Suggested Searches option to locate related
  items in the database
• Citation information is also availableText
  Citation "Air and Water Music." Physics
  Experiments On File. Facts On File, Inc. Science
  Online. ltwww.factsonfile.com

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SIRS Discoverer

• From Librarys Home Page go toe-resources link
• Go to POWER Library Databases
• Go to SIRS Discoverer (Listed under Childrens
  Resources, General Reference, or
  Newspapers/Magazines
• Click on Science or search using keywords

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Oxford Reference Online

• From Librarys Home Page go toe-resources link
• Go to POWER Library Databases
• Go to Oxford Reference Online (listed under
  General Reference)
• Click on Physical Sciences and Mathematics
  under Subject Reference or search using
  keywords in Quick Search
• Dictionaries, Maps, and Timelines available

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Other important sites and tips for success

• Doing a Science Project
• Science Fair Projects
• Exploratorium Hands on Activities
• NASA Science Education
• The Franklin Institute Resources for Science
  Learning
• Internet Public Librarys Science Fair Project
  Guide
• Science Fair Tips for Success

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Use your resources well

• Thank You for coming
• For more help, contact us any time in the Library
  or call us at 215 885-5180 ext.13 or press 5
• Come to the Information Desk
• Email Jay Bhatt at jbhatt_at_mclinc.org