MATHEMATICS
When you flip a coin, will you get heads half the time?
Flip a coin 4, 8, and 12 times. What results did you get? What do you
think "a 50-50 chance" means?
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
What is the Periodic Table of the Elements?
Research the history and uses of the Periodic Table of the Elements.
hint: visit
http://the-tech.mit.edu/chemicool/
ENGINEERING
How much weight can a bridge support?
Glue popsicle sticks together to build a structure strong enough to
support one pound of sugar. Why can't you glue them in a straight
line?
COMPUTER SCIENCES
What is the Internet?
Research the history and current uses of the Internet and ways it may
be used in the future.
LIFE SCIENCES
Why do astronauts exercise in space?
Research the effects of space flight on human muscles. What happens
to muscle tissue when it is in space for a long period of time? How
do astronauts exercise in space?
ASTROPHYSICS
Why is Venus the hottest planet?
Search the Internet and read about the greenhouse effect on Venus.
What does it tell you about Earth?
EARTH SCIENCES
Where does a tornado get all that energy?
Visit -The Why Files.
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/welcome/