Ideas and Guides Science Fairs Educational Resources

The category name pretty much speaks for itself. Science fairs are a general term for what is usually an annual event at most American schools at which students present the results of some sort of research. Most students and their parents have difficulty figuring out what to do or how to do it. Information in this category should help with that, but it is not intended to provide shortcuts to do projects in the least amount of time (with the least effort) possible. There is simply no such thing as a high-quality, low-effort and low-substance research project.

• - Designed to aid students in the most difficult aspect of their science fair experience: getting an idea.
  
• - Science fair projects don't have to be Science-with-a-capital-S.
  
• - Recommended books for finding ideas for science projects, from the Chicago Public Library.
  
• - Science Fair topic ideas, references and resources. Includes sections on Life, Earth, and Physical sciences.
  
• - Steps of a Science Fair Project/ The Scientific Method/ Science Defined/ Judging Sheet Examples
  
• - Ideas for science projects in Grades 7-12 and the statistical methods that apply.
  
• - Guide and ideas relative to creating a thin film of air surrounding liquid.
  
• - Guide divdied by age. Includes list of potential projects, a look at how judges think, tips for finding materials, and completed projects.
  
• - Profile of several completed science fair projects.
  
• - National Student Research Center's quarterly e-journal reporting on student science projects. Browse the index to find ideas and get inspiration for science fairs or reports.
  
• - Informs and inspires students to get involved in science, math, and technology related activities.
  
• - A good resource for fairly serious amateur researchers, but worth a visit from any curious person.
  
• - Advice and information for students searching for a theme or idea for their science fair project.
  
• - Experiments and activities to learn about the nervous system and brain.
  
• - Includes a worksheet that poses fill-in-the-blank questions with suggested topics.
  
• - An annotated list of science fair idea, contest and information links.
  
• - Agriculture is an interesting science to explore. We provide lists of books, articles and other useful information to help those interested in doing an agricultural science fair project.
  
• - Internet Public Library has put together a useful resource for those trying to participate in or run a science fair.
  
• - What makes a good project, ideas, step-by-step guide to organizing the project, and links.
  
• - Message boards.
  
• - Science fair guidance from the Houston Public Library and Houston ISD.
  
• - Find ideas for projects, step-by-step project instructions, links to other resources, and The Idea Board, where students can exchange ideas.
  
• - Free science fair project ideas, with full instructions and explanations.
  
• - List of questions to investigate, along with educational background links.
  
• - Step-by-step guide to doing a science fair project including timeline, choosing a topic, scientific method, and an insight to how judges think.
  
• - This introductory level guide presents basic information for doing a science project.
  
• - Bizarre projects, hobby ideas and weird electronics to build at home.
  
• - How to make toys (and projects) that demonstrate scientific principles using simple tools and equipment.
  
• - Ideas and approaches to science projects involving mushroom cultivation, from ready-made mushroom kits to culturing mushroom tissue from the wild.
  
  

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