Science Fair Information

Students must research to obtain background knowledge relating to the project topic. Research should come from different sources such as encyclopedia, a science textbook, internet sites, and nonfiction magazines.

Students may revise their Hypothesis if their research has led them to a new prediction.

Fri.

Nov.

Results

Conclusion

And

References

Pictures,

Graphs, and

Abstract

Experiment has been performed at home. Notes and data has been recorded.

Statement of what your results show, was your hypothesis correct or incorrect and why.

A list of the sources used to gather knowledge for this project.

Any pictures or graphs used to explain your project procedures or results.

A short summary of the project. Guidelines will be given in class before this date

Fri.

Nov.

Final Project due

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Helpful Internet Web Sites

Science Fair Projects and Experiments

http://www.juliantrubin.com/fairprojects.html

This is a pretty hefty library of topics, ideas, resources and sample projects all organized by branch of science and grade level.

Mad Scientist Network

http://www.madsci.org/

The MAD Scientist Network is a collective crania of scientists answering questions in many areas.

Internet Public Library Science Fair Help

http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/gettingstarted.html

From the Internet Public Library comes a step-by-step guide to help lead you through your scientific journey.

Home Science Tools

http://www.hometrainingtools.com/science-fair-project-ideas/a/1282/

Here are some topic suggestions to get you started on your science fair research and experiments. Once you find a few project ideas that interest you, develop your own questions to answer. Use the scientific method to design an experiment that helps answer a question, such as "what effect does temperature have on seed germination?"

Science Fair ideas from About.com

http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/homeworkhelp/a/blscproindex.htm

From About Dot Com comes this list of ideas that can be easily turned into science fair projects.

Science Buddies

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/science-projects.shtml

A great site with a Topic Selection Wizard to help you get ideas for your science project, an Ask an Expert online bulletin board, and other resources to help you do a project and be successful in science fair competitions. Check it out!

Science Fair Central

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html

From the Discovery Channel, a great site that offers questions with which to begin your research. Also check out the Science Fair Studio at the top for some great examples.

Science News for Kids

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/sciencefairzone/topics.asp

Looking for a topic for your science project? Perhaps something in the following list will help you get started. Take a look at the titles listed. Each title represents a project that was a semifinalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge.

Agricultural Science Fair Projects

http://www.ars.usda.gov/IS/KIDS/FAIR/IDEASFRAME.HTM

From the United States Department of Agriculture comes this site with plenty if ideas that focus on a wide variety of ":aggie" topics.

Neuroscience for Kids

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/fair.html

From a faculty member of The University of Washington, comes a great explanation of science fair projects and parts. This makes a great primer for parents who haven't had to mess with science fair stuff since they were in school.

Crystal Clear Science Projects

http://www.crystal-clear-science-fair-projects.com/science-projects-for-kids.html

This information provides ideas and sample science projects for kids and for parents and teachers assisting kids with science projects. These example projects provide assistance in developing and arranging your science project.

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Down Loadable Forms

What is a Science Fair project

Science Fair Planning Form

Science Fair Due Dates Check List

Science Fair Abstract

Science Fair Grading Rubric

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