Science Fair Projects and Planning Teachers and students alike are often frightened by the words “science fair”. This is likely because they do not fully understand the purpose behind science fairs or how to go about planning them and the projects for them. Science fairs are simply a means for encouraging students to investigate and think critically. This pathfinder is intended to aid teachers in confidently running a science fair and/or directing their students in science fair projects. It is also aimed at easing the minds of students and their parents by guiding them toward topic ideas and expected criteria for projects. Hopefully, this pathfinder will help to make science fairs a little less feared and a lot more enjoyed. The Most Complete References: These references include everything from organizing and running a science fair to how to encourage students to develop and carry out their own projects based on their grade level. There are also examples of good project ideas.
Curr/Ref Science Yahne, Ruth Ann. A School District Science Fair Plan	Curr/Ref Science National Science Teachers Association. Science Fairs and Projects Graces K-8
Organizing and Running a Science Fair: This book focuses on the role of the teacher in organizing and running a science fair with step-by-step instructions
Curr/Ref Science D288 1991s DeBruin, Jerry. Science Fairs with style: A Comprehensive, Step by Step Guide to Running a Successful Science Fair Program
How to Do a Science Fair Project: These books give step-by-step instructions on how to put together and complete a science fair project
Children 507 B442s Beller, Joel. So You Want to Do a Science Fair Project?	Curr/Ref Science D111 1990 Daab, Marcia. Science Fair Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide for Preparing a Research-Type Science Fair Project
Good Science Fair Project Ideas: These books are a treasure chest full of topics and ideas to help you find your own science fair project.
Curr/Ref Science B859 1994 Brisk, Marion. 1001 Ideas for Science Projects Children 507.9 B664c Bochinski, Julianne. The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects Curr/Ref Science K68 1993 Kneidel, Sally Stenhouse. Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: Over 100 Hands on Science Experiments for Children Curr/Ref Science M346 1988 Markle, Sandra. Hands on Science	Curr/Ref Science M131 1981 McCormick, Alan J. Inventor’s Workshop Children 507.8 W878w Wood, Robert W. Experiments for the Young Scientist Gen QL52.6.D375 Benrey, Ronald. Ideas for Science Fair Projects (High School) Gen QL52.6.D3751995 Dashefsky, H. Steven. Zoology:High School Science Fair Experiments
Great Science Fonts These are a few of the fonts that are available for use at the Education Curriculum Library. They are perfect for science fair handouts as well as project displays!