Science Fair links
Check out these great science fair websites.
| www.middleschoolscience.com |
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An excellent site that is free, curriculum related and has lesson plans, student worksheets prepared and ready to print out. |
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www.all-science-fair-projects.com
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From astronomy to zoology, All Science Fair Projects is a searchable database of 500 science fair ideas for all levels (elementary, middle andhigh school.) You can search by keyword (such as "bacteria" or "sunspots") or browse by topic (biology, chemistry, physics, earth scienceand engineering.) Each individual project page then links to an sampleproject elsewhere on the Web. There is also a good resource section that includes links to a few of the large state science fair sites, such as California and Chicago. |
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www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resource/
cf/SciProjIntro.html
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This excellent guide from David Morano of Mankato State University in Minnesota, walks you through the all steps involved in an experimental science project. The first step is noticing something, wondering why orhow, and writing down your ideas and questions. The process continues withinformation gathering and research. To top it all off, the last section ofthe page provides a reassuring answer to the frequently asked question"What if my science fair project doesn't work?" |
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| www.sciencebuddies.org/ |
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Science Buddies is a non-profit organization encouraging students to"improve their science skills" and "consider additional study or careersin science." It's also my pick-of-the-day site because of the TopicSelection Wizard, and the general excellence of all the guidance provided.Choosing a topic is often the most agonizing part of starting a sciencefair project. Use the wizard to guide you toward a topic that interestsyou. Be warned, however, you'll have to answer a lot of questions to work your way through the wizard. Other great clicks are the list of bad science fair topics in the "How To" section, and the "Ask an Expert"online forum. |
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| www.landscapesmag.com |
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Resources for teachers and students |
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| www.YESmag.com |
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Interesting science ideas for parents, teachers & students |
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| There are many suggestions for projects on the web - before you look at them, think of things that interest you or that you have questioned and write these down. The best ideas are often already in your head!
Or just try searching the internet... there is a whole world of information out there! |
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