brainstorming+work

You are responsible for the following steps:
 * 1) copy the scif template and paste on your individual page on the kid sci fair page.
 * At this point we are not talking partners yet, so don't ask... This portion of your work should be done individually.
 * Need a review of independent and dependent variables? (You should read this review... it has a good example write-up on it!)

You will browse, choose and write-up THREE possible ideas on your individual page. __**You are not committing to a project**__, just practicing brainstorming experimental design. __**I am grading you on how well you choose your variables and controls.**__

Where can you look?
 * your imagination / interests
 * Sciencebuddies.org (You can try the Topic Selection Wizard (upper left hand side of page) if you want, but I think the plain search works better)
 * Discovery Education Science Fair page - lots of topics in Life, Physical, and Earth Sciences
 * interesting blog with ideas

Notes:
 * There are two "categories" of science fair projects:
 * One type uses independent & dependent variables
 * Another type is more focused on engineering / building / creation and may not necessarily have variables to test (if you believe that your idea falls into this category, let me know)
 * In regards to using live animals, I am willing to discuss projects using organisms in the Monera, Fungi, and Protist kingdoms. I will also consider some invertebrates. Please, no experiments using vertebrate animals, unless it involves humans (in which case, please clear it with me)
 * Projects should be rather inexpensive.
 * Projects should be able to be tested at school, rather than at home or in a lab. If your project cannot be done on school grounds, please talk to me