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Just For Kids - Educational - Science Fairs which teach kids how to identify incests, see how they grow, what their body partsdo and more. Safe and easy experiments make great science fair projects. http://www.just-for-kids.com/EDUSFR.HTM
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Wiley :: Janice VanCleave's Guide To The Best Science Fair Projects science fair success. Praise for Janice VanCleave's books. Stunningly clear, direct,and informative projects. School Library Journal. They not only teach http://www.wiley.com/cda/product/0,,0471148024,00.html
Intel Education: The Innovator: Science Fair Teacher: Sheila Porter Before they start working on science fair projects, do your students take a classcalled transition year science. We can teach what we like in transition year http://www.intel.com/education/projects/news/vol_04/elementary5.htm
Extractions: When students pick a project themselves, it's something they want to do. They become the experts. It's a great way of learning. They're interested, and they're doing it for themselves. Sometimes you'll be really surprised at a student who hasn't been particularly good academically, then suddenly she picks some topic and goes in depth with it. It's just lovely.
Intel Education: Global Tour - Italy The Italian Intel teach to the Future Web site (www The fair has set a goal of 1,000projects for FAST Top winners at this local science fair are eligible to http://www.intel.com/education/projects/global_tour/H_13_italy/
Extractions: The Italian Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Communications have launched pilot experiments to test wireless communications technologies and evaluate their impact on education. With direct support from Intel, several Italian schools have been equipped with wireless technology and mobile computers in both classrooms and laboratories. The pilot program was launched in July 2001. The Minister of Education, Mrs. Letizia Moratti and Minister of Communications, Mr. Maurizio Gasparri officially presented the program during the press conference. Pre-service teachers at Italian universities such as Bologna, Bolzano, Padova, and San Marino are experimenting with digital camera, digital microscopes, and other new technology usage models, thanks to equipment donations from Intel. Teachers-in-training and teaching interns use university computer laboratories and on-the-job assignments to practice integrating technology in daily classroom activities.
Energy Smart Schools: Teaching About Energy NEED science fair projects Features several energyrelated science fair projectsfor grades K about how to plan a science fair project. Why teach about Energy? http://www.eren.doe.gov/energysmartschools/teaching.html
Extractions: Green Schools site describes an energy-saving program and provides lesson plans for elementary and middle school, bibliography of resources, teacher links, and an on-line forum. (Developed by the Alliance to Save Energy.) NEED (National Energy Education Development) project promotes energy awareness and education by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government, and community leaders to design and deliver objective energy education programs. National Energy Foundation has several programs, including Energy Action Patrol (grade 5-8), Energy Action Team (grades 6-9), and Energy Action Technology (grades 9-12) that provide kids with opportunities to apply energy efficiency concepts in school and learn about the technologies. Energy Lesson Plans
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Extractions: Email page to a friend Savings: Science Kits / Science Books Bundles Terrific combinations of activities and how-to in our convenient bundles. Save 10% off individual prices, and there is no extra charge for shipping the second item! All books are by the famous children's activity author, Janice VanCleave, and coordinate with the Smithsonian Kit in the bundle. Telescope and Microscope Book Bundle Microscope with three interchangeable objective lenses with zoom powers of 100X, 450x and 900X, magnifying glass, blank slides, color rotating filter, collecting vials, petri dish, hatchery and instructions. Telescope with two interchangeable eyepieces of 25x and 50x power, adjustable tripod, compass for star tracking and instructions. The Constellations Book helps you find the constellations Draco, Libra, Hydra, Hercules, and many more from your own backyard. Study and learn where the stars are in your constellation.
SAPL: Kids' Page - Science Websites He will teach you all about clouds, tornadoes Find science projects in the Edible/Inediblesection. information on science careers, science fair hints and tips http://www.sanantonio.gov/library/kids/science.asp
Extractions: SAPL Kids' Page - Science Websites Activities Websites Recommend a Book Science Fair Animal Tracks Kid's Page - This National Wildlife Federation page has games and riddles as well as information on water, public lands, and endangered species. You can also read articles from Ranger Rick, a monthly magazine for kids aged 6 and up. Each issue contains animal photos, funny drawings, and exciting stories. En Español Bill Nye the Science Guy - Looking for a cool science project? Check out this wild scientist's home page. Episode guides, science experiment demos, Nye's favorite science sites and the Demo of the Day. Fun and wacky. - Biology activities, downloads and examples. - Chemistry activities, downloads and examples. - Meet meteorologist Dan Satterfield. He will teach you all about clouds, tornadoes, hurricanes, and much much more. Designed for ages 6-16. Exploratorium - The interactive web page of the San Francisco Exploratorium. At this web site you can do your own cow's eye dissection, learn the science behind a home run, and tour electronic exhibits.
What Is A Science Fair Project? only educational activity that allows the students to teach themselves, to When sciencefair projects are repeated, year after year through junior and senior http://www.srsefair.org/What.htm
Extractions: How Do I? . . . Choose an option . . . Get the Senior Division Guidebook? Get the Junior Division Guidebook? Get Inspiration for a Project? Read About Other Science Fairs? First: A science fair project is the ultimate answer to the often asked student question: "Why do I need to learn this stuff, anyway?" The project usually is based on questions or interests that the students already have, and allows them to develop the questions independently into formal, testable, solvable problems. When such studies are undertaken in earnest, the students often become driven by their projects. Learning the outcome and finding the answer can be an electrifyingly powerful moment of discovery. It proves to the student, and to others, that they were successful and that they did it on their own! The result? An ordinary student is motivated to become an excellent student, and an excellent student to become a scholar. With all of the "self esteem" programs being sold to schools today, perhaps many educators have overlooked the sure-fire way to self-build student confidence, challenge potential, and instill the incredible feeling of independent achievement that the successful science fair project provides to the student.
Science Fairs Discovery is fun and exciting, your science fair project will teach you more Manyscience fair projects can take weeks or months so make sure to plan your time http://www.kidsturncentral.com/topics/school/sciencefairs.htm
Extractions: Science Fairs...love them or hate them, chances are you may be participating in a school science fair over the next few months. The history of the Science Fair dates back to the 1950s when students first began displaying projects with scientific themes for judging. Today, Science Fairs are international events with thousands of kids participating from around the world. I spoke with Kids' Science Lady, Gayle Olson about the importance of Science Fairs, and how you can make them a rewarding, fun experience. What is the benefit of participating in a Science Fair? You never know what spark of genius will be inspired by a science fair project. Your investigation and study could lead to an interest and passion about your project that can carry on for many years. Discovery is fun and exciting, your science fair project will teach you more about science and the scientific method, you'll be able to exercise and build upon your research techniques, build self-confidence, learn how to follow step-by-step directions, learn about cause and effect and how things work. If you are making charts, drawing illustrations, constructing models, or taking pictures for your project you will build upon these skills. Finally when your project is completed, what could be better than the feeling and satisfaction of completion! How do you get started?
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Extractions: Why Complete a Science Fair Project? The following statement is excerpted, with thanks, from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Web site. First A science fair project is the ultimate answer to the often asked student question: "Why do I need to learn this stuff, anyway?" Second A science fair project can be self-validating and exciting because it is not just practice. It involves real discovery of little known or even unknown information. Finally Science fair projects can pay off in cash and open the doors of academic opportunity. Well-done projects generally lead to competition and awards at Intel ISEF-affiliated regional fairs. First-place winners at regional fairs usually have the opportunity to compete for additional awards in the California State Science Fair. Top first-place winners from junior and senior divisions in many fairs are selected as sweepstakes winners and receive cash awards. Additionally, selected senior sweepstakes winners (the best of the best) go on to compete with other grand prize winners from throughout the world for substantial cash and scholarship prizes at the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Perhaps most importantly, however, graduating high school students with records of awards for original research or engineering at the regional fair and beyond, have a distinct advantage over other college applicants in being considered and accepted by the schools of their choice. This is because science fair honors rank high among the screening factors used by admissions officers at most top universities.
Milliones found that all of the work on the science projects must be do not give us enough timeto teach the background in the quite formal style used at the PJAS fair. http://info.phys.cmu.edu/welcome/news/2002/Milliones.html
Extractions: What is Energy Kid's Corner Milestones Energy Quiz ... Contact Info Classroom Connection Fun Facts About Energy Ant and Us Teachers: Materials and links for helping teach about energy. If you're looking for a straightforward way to what's available on our website, check out our site maps There are biographies in Pioneers in Energy the Periodic Table brief articles on interesting aspects of energy the connection between energy, garbage, and recycling , the most recent energy supply and use numbers State Energy Information , and Energy Field Trips Click on these fuel-by-fuel Energy Source Information images to get more information. Each of these, in turn, links to increasingly comprehensive levels of information. Renewable Energy All of these energy sources can be used in lots of ways including making electricity and providing the energy we use in our homes, vehicles, and businesses The energy we use is measured, purchased, and sold in a variety of units of measurement. To help students convert these measurements into a usable format, we've created an energy unit conversion chart For Teachers (and students who like more advanced readings), there are the
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Extractions: A s a convenience, Science Unlimited offers an assortment of science fair project kits. They are unlike any other science fair project kit on the market. Kits include: Scientifically correct information Explanation of all scientific terms Projects at basic and advanced levels Suggestions for original research A parent's section discussing broader topics All materials included (except common household items) Blank tables and graphs for your data Technical support is readily available Emphasis on Learning What distinguishes our science projects is that we teach science with every day materials. Our projects do not use "gadgets" that illustrate some scientific oddity; they investigate basic scientific principles with common materials. Students will learn scientific principles that are relevant to everyday life, and basics that are the foundation for scientific thought. Our projects are more than simple instructions that students follow to only get through their homework. They are complete educational packages. And a parent's relief!
IPL Kidspace: Science Fair Project Resource Guide available web sites which provide textual information to instruct students aged1018 on some of the basic resources available for science fair projects. http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/teach.html
Extractions: Note to teachers and mentors Our goal is to provide an instructional guide containing abstracts of currently-available websites that provide textual information to instruct students aged 10-18 on some of the basic resources available for science fair projects. Our hope is that students and teachers will use this guide as a readily-accessible resource manual when working on science fairs. This guide was written with students as its target audience. However, because the age range for science fair participants varies greatly, as do the formats of science fairs, it would probably be helpful for you to guide the students toward those sites most applicable to their needs. You may also need to reassure students that not everything in these sites is applicable to them. We have highlighted the documents we feel are most useful for a specific purpose. Often, students will discover additional useful material in the web site. Students should be encouraged to explore websites that appeal to them.
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Extractions: For your child, making the decision to enter the science fair is a very exciting thing. Tackling questions and finding solutions through experimentation goes hand in hand with the development of your childs left brain thinking. A science fair project can teach your child to find answers through responsibility, commitment and diligent work. Your willingness as a parent to help this process along will be enjoyable time spent with your child and will bring back fond memories of your own scientific discoveries! 1. Research Sit with your child and make a list of topics of interest. If you need help coming up with specific ideas, go to your local library or search the Web for books and lists of science fair projects. For the older child, have her do research on her own. Ask her to present her ideas to you. 2. Turn the idea into a science fair project
Fourth World Congress Abstract Book science fair projects can provide a sound opportunity to teach students the valueof the scientific method without relying on the routine and unnecessary use http://www.worldcongress.net/abstract-book/abstracts/sesssion-d1.htm
Extractions: L. A. Hart and M. W. Wood. UC Center for Animal Alternatives, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. lahart@ucdavis.edu From nursery school through elementary and secondary education, the uses of animals are pervasive. Residential or visiting pets are in classrooms for humane education or cross-curricular instruction. Teachers utilize non-living specimens gathered from various sources. Field trips often are oriented on animals. Initially, animal use is largely observational; in intermediate grades, dissection is used for general science instruction. Throughout these uses, animals importantly motivate students. These common uses of animals rest on the specific interests of the teachers. These uses of animals are not regulated at the national, state, or local level; some inappropriate uses occur annually in science fairs. Pilot efforts at UC Davis are underway to assess and address these needs. The appropriateness of uses of animals and alternatives would be enhanced by: establishing guidelines for pre-college education to assure the animals' welfare; providing information resources for obtaining classroom materials; and establishing linkages among facilities with educational materials. We will introduce a web-based tool that provides access to resources, accessible from
