Deciding on grade 7 science projects can be a daunting task, and trying to remember what YOUR class did for their grade 7 science projects is nearly impossible, that is, unless one of them resulted in something unpleasant happening!
You can, however, help your child choose a great project idea AND it doesn't have to cost you a fortune in equipment.
To begin your search for the ideal project, you firstly need to think about what kind of science interests your child. If they don't appear interested in science, and they can't think of anything, just consider the hobbies and interests that they already have.
Even if you think they have exactly zero interest in science, the fact is, whatever they ARE interested in, be it singing, makeup, playing an instrument, or listening to music, there is science involved.
The next step is to think about what others might find interesting, both the classmates AND the teachers (after all, the teachers will be giving out the grades!). Grade 7 science projects can come in just about any shape and form, so open up your mind and do some brainstorming. Remember, with brainstorming NO ideas are off the table; anything goes.
Once the brainstorming is done, look at your list of ideas and put them in order of preference, remembering that the first choice may not be as easy and inexpensive to put together as the second choice.
Also consider the fact that some experiments will have the potential to be more dangerous than others, so make sure you choose something that is very unlikely to be able to harm them or their classmates. Anything that involves harsh chemicals and fire should be avoided where at all possible.
All good science is about having a specific goal in mind, so determine EXACTLY what it is that you want your child to be able to demonstrate in the experiment. This will keep them focused and also help alleviate a lot of anxiety; nobody likes to be overwhelmed, least of all your children.
Next, think about the amount of hands-on work your child will have to perform. Just because YOU may be adept with manual labor doesn't mean that your child is. They may do a lot better at presenting data than building a mini hydro-electric power unit.
Now consider the time it will take. Grade 7 science projects can become quite involved and you don't want it to take up so much time and effort to the detriment of your child's other schoolwork.
Finally, determine how long the project will take. Grade 7 science projects can get quite involved, and they won't be able to be completed in just one day, and even if you were to buy a ready-made kit (which is a bit like cheating), your child will need to become familiar with it.
Making a practice run with the experiment is probably the single most important factor to take into consideration. Why? Because not only will it mean that your child knows what to expect when it comes to doing it for real, but they will gain all the confidence they need to present it well, which often goes a long way with the teachers.