Starshine is not a fan of science right now. Well, neither was I in elementary school when it's all about earth science and other "not chemistry and physics stuff." So in an attempt to make sure she enjoyed this experience I asked her to pick anything about science she has enjoyed in the last 3 years, and we would make a project out of it. She picked growing crystal trees. Done - we ordered some on the Internet.
After a planning meeting a few weeks ago, her friend came over this weekend to run the experiment. They worked so hard typing up their info, taking data, and assembling their board. I had to help with the general guidance of how to run an experiment, and we had to bring in M&M Dad's assistance to make some good graphs, but other than that, this was all there hard work. (Though, I don't really think the school prepared them AT ALL to be able to do this. I hear now that 1st and 2nd graders are be prepped, so hopefully Jr. Princess will be more prepared...)
And here's the result: 
Feel free to ask her about whether crystal trees grow better with hot, room temperature, or cold solution! (Oh, and Grandpa L - do not start asking lots of complicated questions!!!)
I had so much fun doing the science fair project with my friend.
Yeah - that's success in my book!
3 comments:
Awesome. We have a Science Fair at Red Apple every year. It's the biggest in the city. 150 entries every year. It's awesome!! Great job girls!!!
Starshine - It looks like and awesome report. I wish I could blow the picture up to be able to read all your results! Now that you have the required project out of the way - think of the fun you can have the next two years! Love you,
I can't wait to hear all about your project Lauren. I had a chemistry set when I was, hmmm, 11 or 12. It was a long time ago.
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