| Science projects aren't usually thought of as a | | | | study how soil erodes over a month of thunderstorms. |
| summer activity, but think again. Summer is a terrific | | | | If a project doesn't work the first go round, summer |
| time to let your kids have a great time exploring the | | | | also offers a chance for a do over. |
| fascinating world of science. Here are four reasons to | | | | 3. Kids have the chance to do in depth study. With all |
| add some science fun to lazy summer days. | | | | the other schoolwork and activities that happen during |
| 1. Warm weather means you can do those messy | | | | the school year, kids don't have the opportunity to |
| projects outside! Whether you're working with a bottle | | | | really explore the subject of their science project. |
| rocket or foaming baking soda, science projects can | | | | Summer science can include doing variations of the |
| be messy. Summer gives you the perfect chance to | | | | same experiment, reading novels relating to the topic, |
| take those drips, spills and splatters outside. Cleanup is | | | | or taking field trips that will help bring the project to life. |
| easy with a garden hose - and any stubborn stains will | | | | 4. Projects done in the summer can be saved for the |
| fade in the sun. | | | | school year. Avoid the last minute crunch for time by |
| 2. You have time to do the LONG projects. Often, | | | | doing the science project during the summer. Keep |
| there is a limited amount of time between the time a | | | | good records, take pictures and video, and save file |
| science project is assigned and the time of the | | | | the science project so you won't lose it. Then, when |
| science fair. In the summer, you have a lot of time. You | | | | science project time rolls around, you'll just have to add |
| can do time lapse photography on plants. Or you can | | | | the report! |