Wind Erosion Science Fair Project

Wind erosion is another major problem in many parts of the world and it is good to see how bad it is in your vicinity.
For a good science fair project you have to make sure you use the correct scientific method. In a good ebook such as 24 Hour Science Projects you will be able to read all about it.

So, on to our little science e project:

This is what you will need:

• A few stirring paddles that you will get from a paint store
• Some broad double sided tape
• A felt marker
• A camera for your photos
• A note book and a pencil for your notes
  

This is what you have to do:

1. Stick the double sided tape onto the paddles (as many as you wish to use)
2. Now you stick the paddles into the ground in various places close to your home, ask an adult to go with you for safety’s sake, mark each one clearly and write it down in your note book.
3. Make sure the paddles face in different directions such as north, south, east, west, northwest and so on.
4. Now check on these paddles at regular intervals, say about twice a week.
5. Record what you see on the paddles and take photos.
6. Make sure you make a not of the location of each paddle
   

This project will show you how much wind erosion is in your vicinity by the amount of dust and dirt that are collected on the puddles. Write down exactly what happens and why you think there is a difference in the different paddles. What lies in the vicinity from where the wind came? Did that have any influence on the amount of dirt on the paddles? Does the wind blow mainly from one direction where you stay? Do you think that can have an influence on your project?