| Science Projects. Elementary School teachers almost | | | | child concerned about the environment? Find out which |
| always require students to do at least one science | | | | toilet tissue is most biodegradable, or which type of |
| project before they finish the fifth grade. Elementary | | | | insulation works best. |
| science projects are easy to find, but finding the right | | | | 3. Set your budget for money - and time. If you don't |
| project for your child can be a challenge. Here are five | | | | have a lot of money to invest, and if your time is |
| hints to help you find the best project for your grade | | | | limited, there is no need to look at anything that |
| school child. | | | | requires special metals to be imported from the Far |
| 1. Find out what type of project your science teacher | | | | East. Decide on how much cash you're willing to spend, |
| requires. There are many types of projects, and most | | | | and create a generous time line for getting supplies. |
| elementary schools give a range of choices. Does | | | | Keep in mind that you have to actually do the project |
| your teacher want an experiment, a demonstration, a | | | | after the supplies arrive. |
| collection, a report, or a model? Knowing what kind of | | | | 4. Keep in mind that this is a science project for |
| project you need will narrow down your choices | | | | elementary school. Don't choose a project with |
| considerably. | | | | complicated instructions. You want your child to do the |
| 2. Make a list of things that interest your child. What | | | | project with your help - and not the other way around. |
| subjects catch your child's eye on television or in | | | | 5. Provide four or five science project choices. Ever |
| books - space, animals, buildings, computers, | | | | notice how it takes longer to decide on an ice cream |
| explosions? Does your child need instant gratification? | | | | flavor when there are 31 flavors? Give your |
| Consider a chemistry experiment with dramatic results, | | | | elementary school child a limited list of science project |
| such as "Which Fruit has the Most Vitamin C?" Is your | | | | choices, and you'll both be happier. |