Getting Started Small Science Have you ever participated in a science fair You’ve probably studied science at school Or maybe you’ve watched a science program on TV Even if you haven’t cool science is all around us Everything we can see and touch is made up of elements Biology is at work in your backyard garden and your family pet And you experience meteorology every and your family pet And you experience meteorology every time you look out the window There’s so much science to time you look out the window There’s so much science to discover 44
With so much science all around us it can be hard to know where to start experimenting But what if you could explore science on a smaller scale Imagine creating a twirling tornado that can fit in your hand Picture perfecting a wee race car that flies down a tiny ramp Mini science projects are fun to make and a great way to experiment So gather your goggles and get ready to explore science one mini project at a time 55
Before You Begin Slow and Steady Getting an experiment to work correctly can be tricky even when the experiment is normal size When materials and tools are small science projects become even tougher The key to creating super small science projects is patience The first step to a successful science project is gathering your materials You can find supplies for mini science projects at craft stores or hardware stores An adult can also help you order supplies online Before you start experimenting make sure you have a clean workspace Your work area should also be well lit Tiny parts and pieces are easy to lose If you’re painting or using other messy materials cover your work surface to protect it from spills Most importantly work slowly and carefully Your science projects will turn out better if you take your time 66
Work Safely Some crafts require the use of sharp tools and hot objects That means they also require adult help An adult will make sure your fingers eyes and workspace are protected as you craft amazing mini creations 77
