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Steinke, Steven D. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Described is how an amateur weather observer measures and records temperature and precipitation at a well-equipped, backyard weather station. Directions for building an instrument shelter and a description of the instruments needed for measuring temperature and precipitation are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Climate, Meteorology, Science Activities, Science Education
Baker, Roger C., Jr. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Directions for the building of a pocket microscope that will make visible the details of insect structure and living bacteria are described. Background information on the history of microscopes and lenses is provided. The procedures for producing various types of lenses are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Microbiology, Microscopes, Optics
McQueen, David R. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Advice on how to transform a practical idea into a first-class science fair project is provided. How to do scientific research, what to include in a science fair report, how to pick a topic, when to begin, writing the report, and making the display are topics of discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Science Education, Science Fairs, Science Projects
