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Things You May Need:

• Success in the science fair is a result of preparation and hard work. Use the tools below to help you get organized and create a project you’ll be proud of!
• Staying Organized With a Schedule – This is an eight-week timeline that will keep you on the right path!
• Science Experiment Worksheet – This worksheet will help you to plan and complete your experiment without missing any important steps!
• Setting up a project board - This includes a check-off sheet and sample diagram.
• Scientific Method Rap
• Scientic Method Poem
  

FAQ:

Why do we have a Science Fair?

Science fairs give students the opportunity to study a topic that interests them. Projects can be as varied as your students' interests, such as sports, music, art, rocketry, psychology, and computers. Through their projects, students will discover that science is found in every niche of the universe.

Further, science projects allow students to:

• Use the scientific method to develop an understanding of controls and variables.
• Take an open and creative approach to problem solving.
• Sharpen their writing skills.
• Gain skills in library use.
• Learn that a successful outcome is based not on personal opinion but on scientific fact.
• Develop time management skills.
• Develop public speaking skills as they present projects to classmates and judges.
• Compete in a science fair where students are recognized for academic achievement. The judging process also provides students with the invaluable experience of developing poise and thinking on their feet.
  

What do we need to get started?

First, find an idea or a question that interests you. You will be spending a lot of time researching, gathering data, and completing your science experiment, so make sure the subject of your experiment is one you really care about!

After you’ve found your idea, create a timeline for completing the project. Make sure you have enough time to do everything you need to do before the project needs to be completed.

Gather materials and supplies next. This includes not only the materials fro the experiment, but the materials for presenting your data as well.

Web Links:

There are many great ways to get you started on your science fair project. You can go to the library, peruse your science book or look on the web to get some ideas. Here are a few great web sites to help you get started with your project .

• Discovery School ’s Science Fair Central
• Science fair studio, helpful hints, project ideas, questions and answers
• http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

• KidSpace at the Internet Public Library
• Help with the scientific method, help choosing a topic, and tips and tricks for completing a great project
• http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/

• CyberFair
• The ultimate internet resource for and by elementary school students, with great ideas for finding the perfect project.
• http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/ideas.html

• The Science Club
• A variety of scientific projects, from simple to advanced.
• http://scienceclub.org//kidproj1.html