Science Sampler: No stress science fair

by: Robert Rose

Teachers can combat two common pitfalls of science fairs—finding time and excessive parental involvement—by working the projects into the classroom curriculum. Students complete independent research projects early in the year and showcase their results in a mid-year science fair. A timeline and guidelines for successful displays are included.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2004Stock # ss04_027_06_44Volume 027Issue 06

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Betty Paulsell (Kansas City, MO)
Betty Paulsell (Kansas City, MO)

Ideas on Science Fair

This article shares how one teacher incorporates a science fair into ten weeks of class time. Some of the ideas could be used by most teachers, but the entire idea might not fit into everyo... See More

Kate Geer (Louisville, CO)
Kate Geer (Louisville, CO)

Great Sample Student Timeline

This article has some good ideas including a sample timleline to keep students motivated and on track and a parent open house orientation at the beginning of the project.

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