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Dashefsky, H. Steven Environmental Science: High-School Science Fair Experiments. ISBN-0-8306-4586-1 94

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MF01/PC08 Plus Postage. *Environmental Education; High Schools; Science Activities; *Science Experiments; *Science Fairs; *Science Projects

ABSTRACT This book contains 23 suggestions for experiments

involving environmental science that can be used to create a science fair project. Aimed at grades 10-12, a wide range of environmental topics is covered. These topics include soil ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems, applied ecology, global warming and the greenhouse effect, deforestation and desertification, indoor plumbing, problems with fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources. Each experiment includes an overview of the topic, in-depth background material, step-by-step procedures and alternative methods, procedures for analyzing data, helpful illustrations, suggestions for going further, and bibliograph;: references. The book als- includes tips on designing science fair projects and information on using materials for each one. (AIM)

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Adult supervision is required when working on these projects. No responsibility is implied or taken for anyone who sustains injuries as a result of using the materials or ideas, or performing the procedures put forth in this book. Use proper equipment (gloves, forceps, safety glasses, etc.) and take other safety precautions such as tying up loose hair and clothing and washing your hands when the work is done. Use extra care with chemicals, dry ice, boiling water, or any heating elements. Hazardous chemicals and live cultures (organisms) must be handled and disposed of according to appropriate directions set forth by your (adult advisor). Follow your science fair's rules and regulations and/or the standard scientific practices and procedures set forth by your school or other governing body.

Additional safety precautions and warnings are mentioned throughout the text. If you use common sense and make safety a first consideration, you will create a safe, fun, educational, and rewarding project.

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High-school science fair experiments

H. Steven Dashefsky

Illustrations by Janice Lebeyka

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