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Fun for Kids in Paris

November 20th, 2009

Although Paris is perceived as an adult destination, there are many parks, museums, and sites to interest families in the City of Light. Luxembourg Gardens

Chief among them are the classic “Punch and Judy” puppet shows held most afternoons in the park. Pompidou Center

Parc Asterix

Located about 20 miles north of Paris, Parc Asterix is the quintessential French theme park. Based on the French comic book character, Asterix the Gaul, the park is known for its many roller coasters and other Gallic-themed rides, such as a bobsled ride, water ride, and haunted mansion. Cite des Sciences et Industries

Part of the Parc de la Villette complex on Paris’ east side, the seven-acre museum has a full-scale model of the Mirage French jet fighter, a children’s Science City, and a series of hydroponic greenhouses. Paris Zoo

Located in the Bois de Vincennes on the southeastern edge of Paris, the Paris Zoo features a huge variety of animals, housed in natural-like settings without bars or cages.

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Simple Kids Science Fair Project Idea

November 4th, 2009

You can use Charles Law to show a physical change in an ordinary bar of Ivory soap.

Charles Law states that a gas based material has a constant pressure and if the temperature increases so will the gas and if a bar of soap is made of foam this should cause the foam to increase in size because it is made of cell based gas molecules and will also increase in size.

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Soap is a foam. Foam can be any material that has trapped gas inside of it, somewhat like tiny bubbles. You may not think of soap as a foam because it is solid and hard but foam can come in many forms and they can be solid, hard or soft and spongy. You probably think of whipped topping as a foam as well as foam you use to shave. » Read more: Simple Kids Science Fair Project Idea

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Middle School Science Fair Projects

November 4th, 2009

Who said Science fair projects are boring and a chore? With a little bit of imagination you can come up with a winning science fair topic that will not only be interesting but one that you will enjoy doing.

Yes, a middle school science fair project can be a really exciting time for all middle school children. Having fun working on a science fair project while learning different aspects of scientific spectrum is a great and fun way to teach all children and students that the sciences are, contrary to popular belief not a boring chore but can be a lot of fun, which is something far too many schools seem to neglect telling pupils these days.

Below is a fun and interesting middle school science fair project. This example is intended to give you an idea on how to help your child with his or her science fair project. The example is merely a blue print which can easily be built upon. » Read more: Middle School Science Fair Projects