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Bob Miller's Light Walk - This site will really illuminate your knowledge of light and shadow. In fact, it's a bright idea to check it out if you have a science fair project due, since there are project directions for building your own pinhole camera, making your own "light walk," and performing more tricks of light. You'll find a whole spectrum of links here and a fascinating look into shadows. Don't be scared, just lighten up!
Exploratorium Learning Studio Science Fairs - The Exploratorium in San Francisco offers this useful resource on science fairs. You'll discover links for students, teachers, and parents chock full of project ideas, tips on reducing science fair stress, and lots more. There is even a handy list of suppliers where you can buy those extra strong magnets, delightful mold spores, artificial gastric juice, and other unusual scientific materials.
How to Do a Science Fair Project - This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest Junior competition. A fifth grader offers advice on the best way to plan and carry out your science fair project. He has also collected links to science fair ideas and archives from around the Net.
How to Make a Great Poster - The biggest problem with science fair posters is that the print isn't large enough to be seen from a few feet away. Don't make the judges squint! Make BIG letters. Also, don't make your poster too "busy" with material and information that's not of primary importance. This Web site explains it all and suggests many ways to make your poster the best ever.
IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide - This is your first science fair project, and you're not really sure where to begin. The folks at the Internet Public Library can help: they have collected a lot of good information to get you going. You can even search by grade level, then by topic.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - It sure is dusty here in Reeko's basement science lab. Better put on this lab coat to keep your clothes clean, and this pair of goggles might not be a bad idea, either. Fun educational experiments in astronomy, chemistry, physics, and earth science may be found here if you look around a bit. In the archives, you can examine the experiments by level of difficulty or by category. Reeko has a fun sense of humor, too. Consider the description for Rocket Powered Pennies: "Ok, so maybe the term rocket powered is taking it a little too far. But we still get to propel an object. All we need for this simple experiment is an empty soda bottle and a penny (unless you are getting your Mad Scientist supplies from Dad, in which case--ask for a quarter)."
Science Fair Central - Discovery Channel School - What are the steps to the "scientific method"? How can you help your child participate in a science fair? What should the final project display look like? This terrific site answers these questions and more, drawing on material from Janice VanCleave's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997). There's also a section on how to organize a school science fair for teachers and parents interested in starting one.
Science Lessons by Subject - These experiments cover astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physical science, and technology. In the latter category kids can conduct research on inline skates vs. roller skates, learn to build a solar hot-dog cooker, and check out many other suggestions. You can also choose to view projects by age group rather than by subject.
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Science Fairs - Is there an upcoming science fair in your locale, region, or state? If you're not sure, use this resource to find out. There are links to each competition's web site where you can usually download registration forms and rulebooks. Don't miss the listings for national and international science fairs as well as virtual ones. What is a virtual science fair? NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center sponsors one for 11th and 12th grade students who have completed projects in space or earth science. Entries are submitted as a web site, PowerPoint presentation, word processing file, or other electronic document.
Ultimate Science Fair Resource - This site will help you find a great idea for an experiment and plan your project. Written in simple language, you'll find display hints, advice on writing your report, and loads of links to more great advice.
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