Science Fair
ChemShorts for Kids - With monthly experiments going back to 1992, this site site has topics ranging from Fried Green Eggs (uses pH to change the egg color) to Homemade Floam (made with Borax). Great for integrating practical science into the curriculum. (Y,M)
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - Agriculture doesn't have its own category in science fairs, but it is a part of many of the "official" categories. Here, we've put together a few basic ideas of agricultural science projects you can do. Use these ideas as a jumping-off place for coming up with your own project. (Y, M, O, T)
Weird Science Kids - There are dozens of experiments, some with videos, that will make science come alive. Parental supervision is advised for some of the experiments (these are noted with Warning - Adult Supervision Required!). This site is best viewed in IE as it has some overlapping text in FireFox. (Y, M, O, T)
Super Science Fair Projects Ideas, Topics & Experiments - Super Science Fair Projects is your complete step-by-step guide to experiments and ideas for kids K-college. (Y, M, O, T)
How to harness Sun's energy by making a solar concentrator - How to harness Sun's energy by making a solar concentrator 75 rate or flag this page By greathub A solar reflector can be made very easily. The beauty of a parabolic reflector is that you can concentrate parallel rays of sun on a particular point. It can be used for various purposes. It has applications in solar cooking, pasteurization and even in air-conditioning(No, this is not a typo). The design I am presenting is very cost-effective. (M, O)
Free and Easy DIY Parabolic Solar Concentrator Plan - (M, O)
How to fabricate a hydraulic jack - (M, O)
Science is Sweet - Whether you are new to homeschooling or an old pro you have come to the right place. Welcome to Mom Is Teaching, where you can find support, advice and encouragement from another parent who is sailing through the rough waters of homeschooling right with you. Look for tips, news, and lots of laughs. You better turn off the TV, stop hitting your sister, and pay attention because Mom Is Teaching. (Y, M, O, T)
Tornado in a Bottle - A watery twister that's actually a whirlpool! From Zoom - activities from the show! (Y)
How to make a tornado in a bottle - All Science Fair Projects. Middle school Grades 6-8 (M)
Vortex - Whirling water creates a tornado in a bottle. - From Exploratorium. (Y, M, O, T)
Make a Tornado - From Weather Whiz Kids (Y, M, O, T)
Making a homemade tornado - Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab (Y, M, O, T)
Homework Spot: Science Fair Center - Suggestions, Ideas, and Resources. All grades. (Y, M, O, T)
Mr. McLaren's Science Fair Survival Page - Oh No!!! Not another Science Fair!!!! Just the mention of a science fair can send any self-respecting junior high student into fear induced frenzy. But it does not have to be this way. If you plan carefully and ask the right questions a Science Fair project can be a fun AND educational experience (M)
Science fair projects: How to do a science project - (M,O)
Science fair projects: Topic ideas - (M,O)
Science fair projects: The seven types of Science - (M,O)
Science fair projects: Animal posters and displays - (Y, M, O, T)
Science Fair Projects: Research: history of science - (M,O)
Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Project Support Center - Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Project Support Center is all about helping you have more fun and get better results with your science project. Important tips that will help you tremendously on every single page. You'll learn how to get help, keep a laboratory notebook, pick the best project, even how to stay calm in front of the judges and MORE! Basically, everything you need to know to succeed with your science project you can learn here! (Y, M, O, T)
Science Fair Central - Science Fair Studio: Plenty of help for teachers in need of coordinating advice and parents who want to help their children. (Y,M)
Janice Van Cleave's Science for Fun - Science fair book author Janice VanCleave offers all the information you need to create a winning science fair project. Explore these helpful resources. (Y,M)
Experimental Science Projects:An Introductory Level Guide - This introductory level guide presents basic information for doing a science project. Grades 3-5. (Y)
Experimental Science Projects::An Intermediate Level Guide - This intermediate level guide contains information from Experimental Science Projects: An Introductory Level Guide. Additional material has been added to help distinguish between different types of scientific studies. More details are also given about the experimental scientific method, and the steps involved. Several new sections have been added, most notably one that introduces experimental errors. Grades 6-8 (M)
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - Free science projects and experiments for parents, teachers, and children of all ages. (Y, M, O, T)
Thinking Fountain - A Science Learning Network Resource / ©1995-98 Science Museum of Minnesota (Y,M)
Science in a bag Lesson: Light and Crystals - To use hydro-gel crystals in a hands-on activity to study light refraction through two media. Also, to stimulate critical thinking. Upper Elementary and Middle School Age Children (M)
Young Naturalist Awards - The theme for the Young Naturalist Awards is the same each year: Scientific Discovery Begins with Expeditions! "The Young Naturalist Awards program invites you to plan and conduct your own scientific expedition, one that will provide original data, questions, and observations on a topic in the natural sciences." (M,O)
How to teach the scientific method - Excellent preparation for science fair projects (T)
Fun science gallery - Why participate in science fairs, anyway? Look here for a good answer. (Y, M, O, T)
Teachers' checklist - If you are in charge of planning a science fair, whether just for your own students or an entire support group, look here for some pointers. (T)
Science fair resource guide - A variety of helpful links put together by the Internet Public Library. (T)
Science fair central - This site is a section of familyeducation.com from the Learning Network. It includes Eight Steps to a Great Science-Fair Project, Tips for Kids in Elementary School, Tips for Middle-School Students, Tips for High-School Students, Tips for Parents, Science (Y, M, O, T)
Science fair center - a huge site with links to general help, science fair project ideas listed by subject or grade level, and several helpful resources like the scientific method and project reports. (Y, M, O, T)
Step-by-step science fair success - for students, teachers, and judges (Y, M, O, T)
Science fairs homepage - Hundreds of science fair project ideas for elementary through high school. (Y, M, O, T)