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Hydro Power
Posted on 21 Jan, 2009 12:43 PM
HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR
Contributed by Vasudevan Srisailan
Poster presentation and oral presentation - some tips
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:14 PMPoster Presentation
Tips on writing a good project report
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:10 PMIt’s likely you are going to showcase your project at a science fair at a school / regional / national level. Here are a few tips that can help in better presentation of your project
What makes a good science project?
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 08:08 PM Absolute essentials:A curious mind
Patience
Paying attention to detail
If you have these, read on. Other things will fall into place.
First steps
- Form a group of like-minded children and select a group leader amongst you.
- Choose a Guide / Advisor for your project. You may have more than one guide.
Projects suggested by water experts
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:48 PMReducing evaporation losses from water bodies
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:34 PMHypothesis
A clear plastic film when spread over a water body, reduces evaporation losses without affecting the growth of aquatic plants. This is a better alternative to coating the water body with a layer of oil / paraffin / organic emulsion.
Rationale
Water for the differently abled
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:28 PM
Methodology
- Identify and select a few households with at least one person with some form of disability in each.
Conservation of soil moisture
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 07:25 PM Hypothesis: Soil mulches help in conserving soil moisture by reducing evaporation lossesMaterials Required:
- Flower pots (15-20)
- Soil
- Weighing Balance
- Oven
- Straw and plant leaves
- Vegetable waste
- Polythene bags and polythene sheets
- String
Methodology:
Fish diversity in relation to pollution
Posted on 11 Jan, 2009 09:30 AMNote: This project has been designed with schools of Pune in mind. The project can be adapted for schools in other cities that are close to a river.