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 01/09/2003

 

Science Fair Resources

Science and Biology Resources

 

  • Discovery School Science Fair

  • Science Fair Primer - a hypertext tutorial on how to do everything from plan projects to judge finalists; written for students.

  • Project Resource Guide From the Internet Public Library, articles on how to complete a successful project, examples of projects; ideas and resources.

  • Surfaquarium -- science fair resources

  • Rusk High School’s Science Fair project ideas and reference links to help get students started down the path of scientific discovery; and these are not cursory suggestions either - each proposed project has a link to an independent source that provides thoughtful discussion for prospective young scientists.

  • CyberFair - Mankato, Minnesota’s Public Schools offer this current look at what’s out there for Science Fairs; made by upper elementary students, the site allows you to look for ideas, view past projects and even post your own results when you’re done.

  • Science Fair Project - An extensive resource of ideas on how to put together a sturdy science fair project within the framework of the scientific method; thoughtful treatment of approaching the judging of entries and additional online resources too.  Lots and LOTS of suggestions for projects from primary through secondary

  • Ultimate Science Fair Resource Doing A Science Fair Project, Project Hints, Writing a Report, Display Hints, Project Categories, “How To” Links, Project Ideas, Idea Board, Links, a Weekly Question and “Teacher Stuff” all in one location

  • Exploratorium Science Snacks - The Exploratorium Science Snackbooks show how to build miniature science exhibits with inexpensive, easily available materials. 

  • Successful Science Fair Projects -  Lynne Bleeker offers this nicely detailed step-by-step description of creating and presenting science fair projects. It’s so well thought-out and formatted, you can easily just recommend this URL to parents and students so that they can have 24/7 access throughout your science fair program!

  • Science Fair Project Ideas

  • Science Fair Central -Discovery Channel School - for students and teachers including a  handbook, teacher organizer, project ideas and the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge. Jake’s Attic is a great feature covering scientific concepts with a Challenge to follow up on presented ideas

  • Ask the Experts Scientific American’s conduit to experts on all fields of science

  • Biology4Kids  Excellent presentation of the scientific method for studies of the life sciences

  • Idea Exchange-- A practical creation which allows you to pick the brains of others for science fair topics and submit your own suggestions to their database; ideas are broken down by discipline and there are links to lots of other resources online

  • International Science and Engineering Fair  Intel-sponsored competition which raises the bar for all others to measure themselves against; welcoming participants from over 40 countries, winners receive prizes such as scholarships, tuition grants, internships, scientific field trips and the grand prize: a trip to attend the Nobel Prize Ceremonies

  • Internet Science and Technology Fair -University of Central Florida’s online science project which brings together students, experts from the field and Internet resources to create project homepages on “National Critical Technologies” which are vital for our nation’s future; middle and high school

  • MADSCI Network Great database full of questions answered by scientists who are experts in their field;  the wealth of information can be a boon to aspiring science fair participants

  • Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Swarthmore College’s Math Forum put together this set of links to fabulous math based activities which lead to top quality science fair experiments

  • NASA Curriculum Support - Science resources and  a science project information using the Scientific Method

  • Science Fair Primer - a hypertext tutorial on how to do everything from plan projects to judge finalists; written for students.

  • Project Resource Guide From the Internet Public Library, articles on how to complete a successful project, examples of projects; ideas and resources.

  • School Science Fairs -Presented by the eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council, this page offers various project ideas (Lists only) broken down into primary, elementary, middle school and senior high school sections; also links to resources

  • Science Fair Home Page ideas on how to put together a sturdy science fair project within the framework of the scientific method; thoughtful treatment of approaching the judging of entries and additional online resources too

  • Science Fairs -The World Wide Web’s Virtual Library presents a thorough treatment of Science Fairs around the country which have an online presence, broken down into states and locales

  • Science Project Guidelines The Kennedy Space Center offers these step by step guidelines for making use of the scientific method in science fair projects.

  • Experimental Science Projects --Intermediate Level Guide-- Text-based article which discusses the use of the scientific method in the execution of science fair projects; links to an introductory guide and a sample project help to crystallize the direction in which students need to go; middle and high school

  • Scientific Supplies Short list of online addresses for companies which sell science supplies which may be of use in gathering materials for science fair projects