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6th Grade, Projects, School, Science Fair

Project 7: My Social Network

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My Social Network – Graph

AUTHORS:  Bovril and Radiance

STATUS:Completed

This project is to develop a social network and submit it as a science fair project. The topics covered includes: social sciences (social network analysis), math (graph theory, statistics and matrix operations), and communication. Part of the objective will be to discover the alphas and cliques within a limited network of friends and acquaintances (no actual names will be used).

INTRODUCTION

People are, by nature, social animals.  This is of such importance that their connections and relationships, their social network, defines who they are.  Families, clubs, church groups and friend circles are examples of social networks.  In fact, any activity where people have to come together and do something as a group can become a social network.

Recently, many websites have been created to utilise the social nature of humans.  For example: Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon.com and Ebay and even Schoology, allow people to

  1. find each other
  2. share ideas
  3. share likes and dislikes
  4. share experiences and photos
  5. allow business to market their products

and so many more.

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6th Grade, Math, Projects, School, Science Fair

Science Fair Project – My Social Network

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January 12, 2012

It’s always exciting to see all the projects presented at the Science Fair.  It was a huge turnout and there was also an exhibit in the Cafetorium by Tesla, USGS, Marine Science Institute and other organizations.

Happy Graphistas
Happy Graphistas

Bovril and Radiance’s project evaluator is an entrepreneur who founded a successful company using an approach very similar to what they’d presented.  His comments were encouraging and include “My Special Project!”, “Fun problem”, “Clear hypothesis”, “A very rich area”, “I though the kids had a handle on the basics…”.  He commented that he’d like to see more data, lots more data “next year”.  Seems he’ll be looking for more in 7th grade.  So exciting!


Other parents and administrators said; “This is cutting edge”, “This is the perfect middle school project” and the principal wondered if this technique could help him design the sports program.

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3rd Grade, Misc, Projects, Science Fair

Project 6: “Electricity From The Sun”

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Introduction:

You can get electricity from the sun using solar cells.  That means it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas production by using electricity from sunlight.  But many things can affect the amount of electricity from solar cells.  Here are some things that will do that: trees, houses, clouds, time of year, and where you live in the world.

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2nd Grade, Art, Projects, School

Project 3: “Recycle, Reuse, Make Paper”

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Title: Recycle, Reuse, Make Paper


Paper-making Setup

Introduction:

Date: May 31 – June 1, 2008
Paper is a very unique thing in our world because we use it every day. The Chinese invented paper a long time ago. Paper can be used in many ways like turning into fortune-tellers and doing origami. You can draw on it, print on it, you can use for a wrapping a present. Paper is used for wrapping food: pizzas, Chinese food take-out, Big Macs, groceries, ice cream cones, candy, cookies. Books are made out of paper, so is your homework.

Question:

Can paper be made from different things and how can recycled paper be turned into other kinds of paper.

Hypothesis:

I think that paper can be recycled in a fun way.

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2nd Grade, Projects, School

Project 2: “Pulleys, Forces and Distances”

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Title: Pulleys, Forces and Distances

Pulley

Introduction:

Pulleys have been around for hundreds of years. The ancient Greeks even had pulleys. Pulleys have been around so long that nobody knows when they were invented.

Block and Tackle

Pulleys are used for:

  • Ships for lifting cargo and sails
  • Lifting heavy things
  • Changing the direction of the pull
  • Lifting logs and other heavy stuff
  • On cranes for lifting heavy building materials

Question:

Why are pulleys useful?

Hypothesis:

I think that pulleys will make a big difference when I lift something.

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