Make: Forrest Mims' Science Experiments - PDF
Scientific discoveries aren't only made by professionals. Amateur scientists and citizen scientists have made many discoveries that working scientists are glad to use. In fact, many institutions — including NASA — rely upon the work that amateurs do and the discoveries that they make. Amateur scientists have discovered significant dinosaur fossils, found new species of plants, and identified many new comets and asteroids. Their discoveries have been published in scientific journals and books. Written by the foremost amateur scientist practicing in the U.S. today, this book covers some of the many ways you can enter the world of amateur science. You'll learn the essential skills, methods, and procedures that you need to begin working, thinking, inquiring, and recording like a real scientist. Projects Included How to study tree rings To consider all of the many different things that snow can do How to modify and mount temperature sensors Different ways to sense and record movement