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Before you start setting up your award wining
science fair concept, be sure you know
the difference between a demonstration and an experiment.
A
DEMONSTRATION
is a quick little science "show" that explains a science concept
like building a model volcano and watching it erupt. It shows how something
works, but it is NOT a true experiment
AN
EXPERIMENT is
usually more involved and in most real experiments you compare results.
An example would be "What fertilizer works best on plants?"
or" What is the strongest brand of paper towel?" In these
examples you ask a question and then perform experiments to get
the answer.
Hopefully
that makes sense. Most science fairs are looking for experiments,
not just demonstrations, but check with your teacher to be sure
before you get underway.
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