So it’s time for science fair projects again. Many students dread these assignments, but there is really no need to panic. For the elementary grade levels, you could do something as easy as growing a crystal garden. But for middle or high school science fair projects, you will probably need to do something that involves more scientific research and experimentation, using the scientific method. Science fair projects should be fun and interesting, and when you are done you will have learned something new to share with your friends and family.
One of the best things about doing science fair projects is that they are not like doing homework. You get to pick the topic, ask the questions, and design the experiment. When you analyze the results, there are not necessarily any right or wrong answers. Many kids find that it is much more fun than doing schoolwork.
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Do you love television shows like Law and Order or CSI? Does learning the details of how a murder was committed and how the victim died keep you glued to the TV? Maybe you would be interested in a career in forensic science. Forensic science is the application of natural sciences to the law. It uses physics, chemistry, biology, and other scientific principles to resolve legal questions. Many students are choosing to join this growing field by getting a degree in criminal justice online.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, forensic scientists were among the 30 fastest growing careers in 2008. That year the number of these science technicians jumped 30%. The largest employers of the forensic scientist are federal or state crime laboratories. Private labs are another source for work. Those in this field earn between $35,000 and $50,000 a year.
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STEM makes headlines every day–a definite education priority from the highest levels of government on down. The goal: invigorate the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and math in our middle and high schools and raise America’s academic standing in the world.
Like many others, President Obama has been quite vocal about the shortcomings of STEM teaching and our students’ lackluster testing performance, hence the government’s push for improvement. To that end, he has…
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