Selected sources provide guidance to students, parents, and teachers
throughout the process of planning, developing, implementing and
competing in science fair activities. Sources range in suitability
from elementary to high school levels. This guide updates LC
Science Tracer Bullet 01-4. More specialized titles are listed in Space
Science Projects (TB 06-3), Environmental Science Projects (TB 97-6), and Science Projects in Biology (TB 93-6). Not intended to be a comprehensive
bibliography, this guide is designed--as the name of the series implies--to
put the reader “on target.”
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Barron, John. The parent's guide to science fairs. Los
Angeles, Lowell House, c1999. 218 p.
Bibliography: p. 205-208.
Q182.3.B37 1999 <SciRR>
Bochinski, Julianne Blair. The complete workbook for science
fair projects. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley, c2005. 130 p.
Q164.B62 2005 <SciRR>
Vazquez, Laura, David M. France, and Kim M. Perkins. Not just
another science fair: a handbook and more for science fair organizers.
Glenview, IL, Good Year Books, c1994. 200 p.
“Grades K-8.”
Q182.3.V385 1994 <SciRR>
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Subject Headings used by the Library of Congress, under which books
on science fair projects can be located in most card, book, and
online catalogs, include the following:
Highly Relevant
SCIENCE--EXHIBITIONS
SCIENCE--EXPERIMENTS
See also subdivision "Experiments" under subject
headings of particular interest, such as
"Air," "Astronomy," "Botany," "Biology," "Geology,"
"Oceanography," "Optics," "Space Sciences"
SCIENCE PROJECTS
See also project subcategories such as "Astronomy
Projects" and "Physics Projects"
Relevant
SCIENCE--METHODOLOGY
SCIENCE--STUDY AND TEACHING
See also subdivisions "Study and Teaching (Secondary),"
"Problems, Exercises, Etc.," and "Amateurs' Manuals" under subject
headings of interest, such as "Astronomy," "Astrophysics," "Electronics,"
"Physics"
More General
RESEARCH--METHODOLOGY
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Dickinson, Mike. Science project helper. San Antonio, TX, Wings
Press, 2006. 102 p.
Bibliography: p. 101.
Presents approaches to selection, performance and presentations of science projects.
Q182.3.D53 2006
Gardner, Robert. Science fair projects--planning, presenting,
succeeding. Springfield, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1999. 104
p.
Bibliography: p. 101-102.
Provides information on choosing and planning
a science fair project, carrying it out, recording your findings,
writing a report, and exhibiting the project.
Q182.3.G39 1999
Henderson, Joyce, and Heather Tomasello. Strategies for
winning science fair projects. New York, J. Wiley, c2002. 115 p.
Bibliography: p. 103.
Q182.3.H46 2002
Levaren, Maxine. Science fair projects for dummies. New York,
Wiley, c2003. 358 p.
Q182.3.L35 2003
Wee, Patricia Hachten. Managing successful science fair projects:
a step-by-step approach. Portland, ME, J. W. Walch, c1996.
73 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.W438 1996 <SciRR>
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Experiments--General
Adams, Richard C., and Robert Gardner. More ideas for science
projects. Rev. ed. New York, Franklin Watts, c1998. 160 p.
Bibliography: p. 147.
Presents ideas for science projects in all disciplines,
including engineering, and offers suggestions for data collection
and analysis using computer software programs.
Q182.3.A39 1998
Bazler, Judith. More science projects for all students. New
York, Facts on File, c2002. 1 v. (various pagings)
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.B39 2002 <SciRR>
Bochinski, Julianne Blair. The complete handbook of science
fair projects. Newly rev. and updated. Hoboken, NJ, J. Wiley, c2004.
228 p.
Discusses various aspects of science fair projects including advice on choosing
a topic, doing research, developing experiments, organizing data results, and
presenting a project to the judges.
Q182.3.B63 2004
Bochinski, Julianne Blair. More award-winning science fair
projects. Hoboken, NJ, J. Wiley, c2004. 228 p.
Presents 35 award-winning science fair projects, a section on how to do a science
fair project, updates science fair rules and science supply resources, as well
as new material on useful web sites.
Q164.B63 2004
Bonnet, Robert L., and Dan Keen. Gigantic book of winning
science fair projects. New York, Main Street, c2005. 368 p.
Q182.3.B6735 2005
Brisk, Marion A. 1001 ideas for science projects. 3rd
ed. New York, Macmillan, c1999. 250 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.B75 1999 <SciRR>
Brynie, Faith Hickman. CliffsNotes parent’s crash course:
elementary school science fair projects. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley, c2005.
256 p.
Q182.3.B789 2005
Experiment central: understanding scientific principles through
projects. Edited by John T. Tanacredi and John Loret. Detroit,
U-X-L, c2000. 4 v. (773 p.)
Vols. 5-6 by M. Rae Nelson and Allison McNeill, project editor.
Includes bibliographical references.
Demonstrates scientific concepts by means of experiments,
including step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, and interpretation
and explanation of the results.
Q164.E96 2000
Junior science experiments on file. New ed. Edited
by Aviva Ebner. New York, Facts on File, c1994. 1 v. (various pagings)
Includes bibliographical references.
Q164.J96 1994 <SciRR>
McFarren, Kathleen, and Mike Graf. Science fair projects
and activities: creative ideas using easy-to-find materials. Santa
Barbara, CA, Learning Works, 2005. 144 p.
“Projects meet the national science education standards.”
Q164.M2757 2005
Scientific American great science fair projects. Scientific
American and Marc Alan Rosner. New York,Wiley, c2000. 124 p.
Q182.3.S36 2000
Bibliography: p. 121.
Vecchione, Glen. Blue ribbon science projects. New York,
Sterling Pub. Co., c2005. 224 p.
Q182.3.V437 2005
Walker, Pam, and Elaine Wood. Science experiments on file. New
York, Facts on File, c2005. 1 v. (various pagings)
Q182.3.S32 2005
Experiments--Historical
Filson, Brent. Famous experiments and how to repeat them.
New York, J. Messner, c1986. 71 p.
Bibliography: p. 65-67.
Examines the experiments of Archimedes, Galileo,
Newton, Fleming, and others, whose scientific efforts gave new ideas
to mankind. Includes instructions for the reader to perform the
same experiments.
Q164.F54 1986
Harré, Rom. Great scientific experiments: 20 experiments that
changed our view of the world. Oxford, Eng., Phaidon, 1981.
222 p.
Bibliography: p. 221-222.
Q182.3.H37 1981
Historical science experiments on file: experiments, demonstrations,
and projects for the school and home. The Diagram Group. New
York, Facts on File, 1993. 1 v. (various pagings)
Q182.3.H58 1993 <SciRR>
Levine, Shar, and Leslie Johnstone. Science around the world:
travel through time and space with fun experiments and projects.
New York, Wiley, c1996. 84 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Fun and fact-filled book of experiments and activities highlighting scientific discoveries from throughout history that shaped the way we live.
Q125.L45 1996
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave’s science through the
ages. Hoboken, NJ, J. Wiley, c2002. 122 p.
Surveys the development of science and technology through the ages, discussing
astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and more.
QD126.4.V36 2002
Wood, Robert W. Who?: famous experiments for the young scientist.
Philadelphia, Chelsea House, 1997. 127 p.
Q164.W69 1997
Experiments--Specialized
Astronomy
Gardner, Robert. Far-out science projects about Earth’s sun and
moon. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Elementary/Enslow Publishers, c2008.
48 p.
Bibliography: p. 47
QB521.5.G368 2008
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave’s A+ projects
in astronomy: winning experiments for science fairs and extra credit. New York, Wiley, c2002. 216 p.
QB46.V34 2002
Biology
Biology experiments on file. New York, Facts on File, c2003. 1 v. (various
pagings)
QH316.5.B5 2003
Bottone, Frank G. The science of life: projects and principles
for beginning biologists. Chicago, Chicago Review Press, c2001.
126 p.
Bibliography: p. 121-122.
QH316.5.B68 2001
Botany
Bleifeld, Maurice. Botany projects for young scientists. New York,
F. Watts, c1992. 144 p.
Bibliography: p. 137-139.
A collection of activities and experiments involving plants, exploring such areas
as photosynthesis, plant structures, and growth.
QK52.6.B54 1992
Hershey, David R. Plant biology science projects. New York,
J. Wiley, c1995. 165 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QK52.6.H47 1995
Chemistry
Chemistry experiments on file. New York, Facts on File, c2001. 1 v. (various
pagings)
QD43.C485 2001 <SciRR>
Gardner, Robert. Chemistry science fair projects using acids,
bases, metals, salts, and inorganic stuff. Berkeley Heights, NJ,
Enslow Publishers, c2004. 128 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
QD38.G35 2004
Ecology and Environment
Bonnet, Robert L., and G. Daniel Keen. Environmental science: 49
science fair projects. Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Tab Books, c1990. 124 p.
Suggests forty-nine projects in environmental science, suitable for the classroom
or a science fair.
QH541.24.B66 1990
Walker, Pam, and Elaine Wood. Ecosystem science fair projects:
using worms, leaves, crickets, and other stuff. Berkeley Heights,
NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2005. 128 p.
Bibliography: p. 124.
Contains science projects that concern the relationship between living things
and their environment.
QH541.24.W35 2005
Engineering
Adams, Richard C., and Peter H. Goodwin. Engineering projects
for young scientists. Rev. ed. New York, Franklin Watts, c2001.
127 p.
Bibliography: p. 118-120.
Presents practical problems and science fair projects
related to engineering and physics, covering such subjects as force,
friction, motion, sound waves, light waves, and mechanics.
TA149.A33 2001
Wood, Robert W. Science for kids: 39 easy engineering experiments. Blue
Ridge Summit, PA, Tab Books, c1992. 132 p.
Introduces basic ways we use engineering through such projects as making a wind
tunnel, building a truss, and testing the action of friction under various conditions.
TA149.W66 1991
Health and Medicine
Gardner, Robert, and Barbara Gardner Conklin. Health science projects
about sports performance. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2002. 112 p.
Bibliography: 109 p.
RC1235.G35 2002
O’Neil, Karen E. Health and medicine projects for young
scientists. New York, F. Watts, c1993. 127 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Provides instructions for experiments demonstrating medical principles and
explains how similar investigations have helped find cures or treatments for
serious illnesses.
R852.O54 1993
Nature
Rainis, Kenneth G. Nature projects for young scientist. Rev. Ed. New York,
F. Watts, c2002. 192 p.
Bibliography: 183-188.
Rev. ed. of Nature. 1989
QH55.R35 2002
Tucker, Priscilla. Basic nature projects: 101 fun explorations. Mechanicsburg,
PA, Stackpole Books, c1995. 246 p.
QH55.T83 1995
Oceanography
Cobb, Allan B. Super science projects about oceans. New York, Rosen Central,
2000. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 46.
Presents science projects that demonstrate facts about oceans, including the
water cycle, buoyancy, density, pressure, depth, waves, and tides.
GC21.5.C63 2000
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave’s oceans for
every kid: easy activities that make learning science fun. New
York, Wiley, c1996. 245 p.
Bibliography: p. 239-240.
Includes information on techniques and technologies of oceanography, the topology
of the ocean floor, movement of the sea, properties of sea water, and life
in the sea.
GC21.5.V36 1996
Physics
Physics experiments on file. New York, Facts on File, c2003. 1 v. (various
pagings)
Includes bibliographical references.
QC33.P468 2003 <SciRR>
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave’s A+ projects
in physics: winning experiments for science fairs and extra credit. Hoboken, NJ, Wiley, c2003. 231 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Presents thirty sample projects that examine various principles of physics
and are suitable for science fairs.
QC26.V36 2003
Zoology
Cain, Nancy Woodard. Animal behavior science projects.
New York, Wiley, c1995. 162 p.
Bibliography: p. 153-156.
QL751.5.C295 1995
Dashefsky, H. Steve. Zoology: high school science fair experiments. New York,
TAB Books, c1995. 145 p.
Bibliography: p. 139-141.
QL52.6.D375 1995
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Callard-Szulgit, Rosemary, and Greg Karl Szulgit. Mind-bending math and
science activities for gifted students (grades K-12). Lanham, MD, Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2006. 166 p.
Bibliography: 161-163.
QA16.C35 2006
Carin, Arthur A., Joel E. Bass, and Terry L. Contant. Activities for
Teaching science as inquiry. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson/Merrill/Prentice
Hall, c2005.
Includes bibliographical references.
LB1585.C267 2005
Chiappetta, Eugene L., Thomas R. Koballa, and Alfred T. Collette. Science instruction in the middle and secondary schools. 6th
ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, c2006.
312 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q183.3.A1C48 2006
Fiore, Julie, and Gwenn Lei. 15 standards-based science activities
kids will love! New York, Scholastic Inc., 2006. 64 p.
LB1585.F545 2006
Fleming, Michael F. Science teacher's instant labs kit.
West Nyack, NY, Center for Applied Research in Education, c1992.
291 p.
Q182.5.F57 1992
Lorbeer, George C. Science activities for elementary students.
11th ed. Boston, McGraw-Hill, c2000. 415 p.
Rev. ed. of Science activities for children.
10th ed. 1996.
LB1585.3.L67 2000
Lorbeer, George C. Science activities for middle school students.
2nd ed. Boston, McGraw-Hill, c2000. 428 p.
Q181.L84 2000
Marks, Diana F. Glues, brews, and goos: recipes and formulas for
almost any classroom project. Englewood, CO, Teacher Ideas Press, 1996-<2003>.
v. <1-2>.
Includes bibliographical references.
LB1585.F545 2006
Sokolis, Gary E., and Susan S. Thee. Science probe I.
Cincinnati, Thomson Science, c1997. 553 p.
"This product is adapted from Nelson Canada's Science probe 9."
A collection of experiments concentrating on earth,
space, physics, chemistry, and life science.
Q182.3.S62 1997
Sokolis, Gary E., and Susan S. Thee. Science probe II.
Cincinnati, Thomson Science, c1997. 543 p.
"This product is adapted from Nelson Canada's Science probe 10."
A collection of experiments concentrating on earth,
space, physics, chemistry, and life science.
Q182.3.S63 1997
VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Janice VanCleave's teaching the fun
of science. New York, Wiley, 2001. 204 p.
Q181.V295 2001
Victor, Edward, and Richard D. Kellough. Science K-8: an
integrated approach. 10th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Merrill,
c2004. 564 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Rev. ed. of Science for the elementary and middle school. 9th ed. c2000.
LB1585.V46 2004
Yeany, Bruce. If you build it, they will learn: 17 devices
for demonstrating physical science. Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, c2006.
285 p.
Bibliography: 284-285.
LB1585.Y43 2006
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Educators guide to free science materials. 1st ed.- 1960-
Compiled and edited by Mary H. Saterstrom. Randolph, WI, Educators
Progress Service. Annual.
Latest edition in Science Reading Room.
Q181.A1E3 <SciRR Desk>
Perry, Phyllis Jean. Science companion for library, school,
and home. 2nd ed. Lanham, MD, Scarecrow Press, 2002. 228 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Rev. ed. of A teacher's science companion. 1994.
Q181.P355 2002 <SciRR>
Pilger, Mary Anne. Science experiments index for young people.
4th ed. Westport, CT, Libraries Unlimited, c2005. 184 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.P55 2005 <SciRR>
Science experiments & projects index. Edited by Lisa
Holonitch. Fort Atkinson, WI, Highsmith, c1994. 324 p.
Bibliography: p. 311-324.
Z7401.S374 1994 <SciRR>
Science fair project index, 1960-1972. Compiled by the
staff of the Science and Technology Division of the Akron Summit
County Public Library. Edited by Janet Y. Stoffer. Metuchen, NJ,
Scarecrow Press, 1975. 728 p.
Bibliography: p. 713-728.
Q182.3.S34 1975 <SciRR>
Science fair project index, 1973-1980. Edited by Science
and Technology Division, Akron-Summit County Public Library. Metuchen,
NJ, Scarecrow Press, 1983. 723 p.
Bibliography: p. 709-723.
Continuation of: Science fair project index,
1960-1972.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. <SciRR>
Science fair project index, 1981-1984. Edited by Cynthia
Bishop, Deborah Crowe, Science and Technology Division, Akron-Summit
County Public Library. Metuchen, NJ, Scarecrow Press, 1986. 686
p.
Bibliography: p. 680-686.
Continuation of: Science fair project index,
1973-1980.
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 2 <SciRR>
Science fair project index, 1985-1989. Edited by Cynthia
Bishop, Katherine Ertle, Karen Zeleznik. Prepared by the Science
and Technology staff of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Metuchen, NJ, Scarecrow Press, 1992. 555 p.
Bibliography: p. 548-555.
"Third supplement to the Science fair project
index, 1960-1972".
Q182.3.S34 1975 Suppl. 3 <SciRR>
Science fair project index. 1990-
URL: http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/scifair/
The Science and Technology Division of the Akron-Summit
County Public Library prepares the Science fair project index as part of the Library's ongoing commitment to contribute to the
literature of the profession. The present electronic database includes
bibliographic data for materials published from 1990 to date.
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Briscoe, Mary Helen. Preparing scientific illustrations:
a guide to better posters, presentations, and publications. 2nd
ed. New York, Springer, c1996. 204 p.
Bibliography: p. 187-188.
Q222.B75 1996 <SciRR>
Collins, Kevin, and Betty Collins. Experimenting with science
photography. New York, Franklin Watts, c1994.
144 p.
Bibliography: p. 139-141.
TR692.5.C65 1994
Gardner, Robert, and Eric Kemer. Making and using scientific
models. New York, Franklin Watts, c1993. 160 p.
Bibliography: p. 155-156.
Discusses the use of scientific models to represent
concepts in earth science, astronomy, biology, physics, and chemistry.
Q182.3.G36 1993
Glass, Susan. Analyze this!: understanding the scientific method. Chicago,
Heinemann Library, c2007. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 47.
Q175.2.G57 2007
Glass, Susan. Prove it!: the scientific method in action. Chicago,
Heinemann Library, c2007. 48 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q175.2.G576 2007
Glass, Susan. Watch out!: science tools and safety. Chicago,
Heinemann Library, c2007. 48 p.
Bibliography: p. 47.
Q185.3.G57 2006
Green, Joey. The mad scientist handbook: how to make your
own rock candy, antigravity machine, edible glass, rubber eggs,
fake blood, green slime, and much, much more. New York, Berkley
Pub., 2000. 125 p.
Bibliography: p. 121-122.
Q164.G73 2000
Jerome, Kate Boehm. Thinking it through. Washington, National
Geographic Society, c2004. 24 p.
Bibliography: p. 22.
Discusses how scientists use reasoning and logical thinking to do their work.
Explains how Venn diagrams provide a logical way to classify data. Teaches how
to recognize valid conclusions by examining if-then statements. Explains how
to interpret graphs to explain relationships between different living things,
and how changes in environments can be influenced by humans.
Q175.2.J47 2004
Kirkup, Les. Experimental methods: an introduction to the
analysis and presentation of data. Brisbane, Aus., New York,
Wiley, 1994. 216 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.3.K57 1994
Krieger, Melanie Jacobs. Using statistics in science projects,
Internet enhanced. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers,
c2002. 144 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Rev. ed. of: Means and probabilities. c1996.
Explains how to use statistics to interpret the
data compiled in a science project and suggests where to find additional
information on the Internet.
QA276.13.K75 2002
Moorman, Thomas. How to make your science project scientific. Rev. ed. New York, Wiley, c2002. 104 p.
Bibliography: p. 95-96.
Discusses the basic principles of the scientific method and the various types
of experiments to which it may be applied
Q175.2.M66 2002
Newton, David E. Making and using scientific equipment.
New York, Franklin Watts, c1993. 157 p.
Bibliography: p. 150-152.
Q185.N55 1993
Souter, Gerry, Janet Souter, and Allison Souter. Creating
E-reports and online presentations. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow,
CA, c2003. 64 p.
TK5105.888.S67 2003
Stangl, Jean. Science toolbox. 2nd ed. Blue Ridge Summit,
PA, TAB Books, c1994. 138 p.
Q164.S75 1994
Wallace, Diane A., and Philip L. Hershey. How to master science
labs. New York, Franklin Watts, 1987. 127 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Explains methods and techniques used in lab experiments,
covering such topics as heating, measuring, and collecting substances,
doing dissections, using lab equipment, and gathering data. Includes
instructions for actual experiments.
Q164.W24 1987
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Grand, Gail L. Student science opportunities: your guide to
over 300 exciting national programs, competitions, internships,
and scholarships. New York, Wiley, c1994. 292 p.
Q183.3.A1G73 1994 <SciRR>
Iritz, Maxine Haren. Winning the grand award: successful strategies
for International Science &Engineering Fair competition.
Blue Ridge Summit, PA, TAB Books, c1992. 135 p.
Q182.3.I753 1992
Karnes, Frances A., and Tracey L. Riley. Competitions for talented
kids. Waco, TX, Prufrock Press, c2005. 245 p.
Bibliography: p. 240-245.
LB3068.K37 2005
Krieger, Melanie Jacobs. How to excel in science competitions.
Rev. and updated ed. Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c1999.
128 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
A guide for the high school student researching
a science project for entry in a competition.
Q182.3.K75 1999 <SciRR>
Micklus, C. Samuel, and Samuel W. Micklus. Competition stimulates
creativity. Glassboro, NJ, Creative Competitions, c1994. 120
p.
LB3068.M53 1994
Pendleton, Scott. The ultimate guide to student contests,
grades K-6. New York, Walker, 1998. 192 p.
LB3068.P452 1998 <SciRR>
Pendleton, Scott. The ultimate guide to student contests,
grades 7-12. New York, Walker and Co., 1997. 384 p.
"More than 250 of the best competitions, clubs,
programs, ways to get published, and more!"
LB3068.P45 1997 <SciRR>
Tallent-Runnels, Mary K., and Ann C. Candler-Lotven. Academic
competitions for gifted students: a resource book for teachers
and
parents. Thousand Oaks, CA, Corwin Press, c1996. 215p.
Bibliography: p. 24-26.
LB3068.T35 1996
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Best books 2006. SB&F (Science, books & films), v. 43, Jan./Feb.
2007: 3-47.
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
Exploring science in the library: resources and activities
for young people. Edited by Maria Sosa and Tracy Gath. Chicago,
American Library Association, 2000. 236 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Z675.S3E97 2000 <SciRR>
Outstanding science trade books for students K-12 -- 2007.Science
and children, v. 44, Mar. 2007: 41-48.
URL: http://www.nsta.org/publications/ostb/
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
Science fair resources. SB&F (Science, books & films),
v. 42, Sept./Oct. 2006: 195-201.
Best Books vertical file <SciRR>
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Abstracting and Indexing Services that index relevant journal articles
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Journals that often contain articles relevant to science fair projects
are:
| The American Biology Teacher |
QH2.A275 |
| Journal of Chemical Education |
QD1.J93 |
| Journal of College Science Teaching |
Q183.U6J68 |
| Journal of Geoscience Education |
QE40.J6 |
| Physics Teacher |
QC30.P48 |
| Popular Mechanics |
T1.P77 |
| Science Activities |
Q181.A1S29 |
| Science and Children |
LB1585.S34 |
| Science News |
Q1.S76 |
| Science Scope |
Not in LC collection |
| Science Teacher |
Q181.S38 |
| Scientific American |
T1.S5 |
| Sky & Telescope |
QB1.S536 |
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Carrier, Sarah J. The road to stress-free science fairs. Science and children, v. 44, Sept. 2006: 36-39.
LB1585.S34
DeClue, Mary Ellen, Kevin Johnson, Howard Hendrickson, and Pamela
Keck. Stimulate high school science fair participation by connecting
with a nearby college. Journal of chemical education, v.
77, May 2000: 608-609.
QD1.J93
Harder, B. Top prospects for tomorrow’s labs. Science
news, v. 171, Feb. 3, 2007: 70.
Q1.S76
Kelly, Katy. Why science fairs turn parents into Dr. Frankenstein. U.S. news and world report, v. 128, Feb. 7, 2000: 54-56.
JK1.U65
Newberry, Michael G., and Joan M. Baltezore. Poster presentations:
conceptualizing, constructing & critiquing. The American
biology teacher, v. 68, Nov./Dec. 2006: 550-554.
QH1.A275
Sosa, Maria, and Barbara Walthall. Science fairs: ready, set,
go! Science books & films, v. 35, Sept./Oct., 1999: 195-199.
Z7403.S33 <SciRR A&I>
Wilson, Janell D., and others. Science fairs: promoting positive
attitudes towards science from student participation. College
student journal, v. 38, Mar. 2004: 112-115.
LA229.C64
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Selected Materials available in the Science Reading Room pamphlet
boxes include:
Abstracts from the International Science and Engineering
Fair, Phoenix, AZ, May 8-14, 2005. Washington, Science Service,
c2005. 588 p.
Fleischer, Stuart A., Randall Spaid, and Edwin P. Christmann.
An e-learning science fair. Science scope, v. 29, Jan. 2006: 10-13.
Gonzalez-Espada, Wilson. Using simple statistics to ensure science-fair
success. Science scope, v. 30, Apr./May 2007: 54-56.
Science fair fun. United States Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA530-K-00-008.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/osw/kids/pdfs/sciencefair.pdf (PDF 245 KB)
(The freely available Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view and
print this resource.)
Science fairs and projects, 7-12: a collection of articles
reprinted from Science and children, Science scope, the Science
teacher. Washington, National Science Teachers Association,
c1988. 70 p.
Science fairs plus: reinventing an old favorite, K-8.
Arlington, VA, NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association,
c2003. 98 p.
Sumrall, William, and Don Schillinger. Non-traditional characteristics
of a successful science fair project. Science scope, v. 27, Mar.
2004: 20-24.
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Canon Envirothon
P.O. Box 23005
Jackson, MS 39225
High school environmental education competition
URL: http://www.envirothon.org
Christopher Columbus Awards
105 Terry Drive, Suite 120
Newtown, PA 18940-3425
URL: http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com
Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
Science contest for 5th and 6th grade students
URL: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/dysc/
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Science Service
1719 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
URL: http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/
Intel Science Talent Search
Science Service
1719 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
URL: http://www.societyforscience.org/sts/
International Bridge Building Contest
Illinois Institute of Technology
Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical
Sciences
3101 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60616
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~hsbridge/database/search.cgi/:/public/index
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
24 Warren Street
Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: 603-228-4520
URL: http://www.jshs.org
Science Olympiad
2 Trans Am Plaza Drive, Suite 415
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
URL: http://www.soinc.org
Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition
Siemens Foundation
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
URL: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/
Student Technology Contest in Magnetic Levitation
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Science Education Center
Building 438
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
Telephone: 516-344-7171
URL: http://www.bnl.gov/education/contests/magLev/rules.asp
Toy Challenge
National toy design competition for 5th through 8th grades. Organized by Sally
Ride Science.
URL: http://www.sallyridescience.com/toychallenge
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The Internet offers a growing number of sites useful for finding
information on science fairs and science experiments. The following
books contain listings and directories for finding information related to
science fair projects on the Internet or using Internet resources in the
classroom.
Educators guide to free internet resources. (Elementary/middle
school ed.) 1st ed.- 2002/2003- Randolph, WI, Educators Progress
Service.
LB1044.87.E365 <SciRR Desk>
Latest edition in Science Reading Room.
Educators guide to free internet resources. (Secondary ed.) 20th ed.- 2002/2003-
Randolph, WI, Educators Progress Service.
LB1044.87.E367 <SciRR Computer Shelf>
Latest edition in Science Reading Room.
Fredericks, Anthony D. Science discoveries on the Net: an
integrated approach. Englewood, CO, Libraries Unlimited, c2000.
313 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.7.F73 2000 <SciRR>
Gralla, Preston. Online activities for kids: projects
for school, extra credit, or just plain fun! New York, J. Wiley, c2002.
241 p.
Step-by-step instructions for doing more than eighty Internet search activities
in such areas as science, math, social studies, language arts, geography, and
the arts.
QA76.55.G72 2002
Johnson, Carolyn. Using Internet primary sources to teach
critical thinking skills in the sciences. Westport, CT, Libraries Unlimited,
2003. 339 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Q182.7.J65 2003 <SciRR>
Keane, Jacqueline P. Internet-based student research: creating
to learn with a step-by-step approach, grades 5-12. Worthington,
OH, Linworth Pub., c2006. 178 p.
Includes bibliographical references.
LB1044.87.K42 2006
Rosner, Marc Alan. Science fair success using the Internet,
revised and updated.
Berkeley Heights, NJ, Enslow Publishers, c2006. 112 p.
Bibliography: p. 110.
Q182.3.R68 2006 <SciRR>
Wetzel, David R. How to weave the Web into K-8 science. Arlington,
VA, NSTA Press, c2005. 42 p.
Bibliography: p. 32.
LB1585.3.W48 2004
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Most of the
organizations listed in the previous section provide links to related
sites from their web sites. In addition, it is also possible to
use a search engine, such as Alta
Vista, Google, or Yahoo to locate additional sites.
Amateur Scientist
URL: http://www.amasci.com/amateur/sciamdx.html
Complete index (1952-present) to all projects
listed in "The Amateur Scientist" column printed in the Scientific
American. Articles must be obtained from Scientific American or
libraries.
Internet Public Library
URL: http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/
Extensive guide providing links to sites covering
all aspects of science fairs.
Kids.gov
URL: http://www.kids.gov
Links to Federal science and math sites for kids.
National Student Research Center
URL: http://youth.net/nsrc/nsrc.html
Links to sites containing information, examples
and resources for science fairs, classroom activities and for publication.
Science Buddies
URL: http://www.sciencebuddies.org
Non-profit organization that provides free online resources for science education.
Science News for Kids
URL: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org
Includes a SciFairZone with tips, project topics, news, articles, Ask an expert
and Lab Zone.
Science Fair Central
URL: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/
Guide to Science Fair projects along with Teacher’s Resource
Guide to organizing a Science Fair
WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs
URL: http://physics.usc.edu/ScienceFairs/
Listings of local, regional, state, national and
international science fair sites available through the World Wide
Web. A section on virtual science fairs is also included.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005-3920
Telephone: 202-326-6400
URL: http://www.aaas.org
American Association of Physics Teachers
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3845
Telephone: 301-209-0845
URL: http://www.aapt.org
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 800-227-5558
URL: http://www.acs.org/
American Geological Institute
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Telephone: 703-379-2480
URL: http://www.agiweb.org/
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
URL: http://www.free.ed.gov/index.cfm
Maintained by the U.S. Department of Education, includes approximately 2,000
federally supported teaching and learning resources from numerous federal agencies.
National Science Digital Library
URL: http://nsdl.org/
Supported by the National Science Foundation, provides online resources for science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics education and research
National Science Teachers Association
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201-3000
Telephone: 703-243-7100
URL: http://www.nsta.org
Science Education for Students with Disabilities
236 Grand Street
Morgantown, WV 26505-7509
Telephone: 304-293-5201
URL: http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/
Science.gov (USA.gov for Science)
URL: http://www.science.gov
Gateway to over 1,800 scientific Websites.
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