Science Fairs -- What To Do About Them

As this guest editor of this article points out support of the science fair from various industry sources has declined over the years. The reasons for this trend may be unclear but may incl... See More

As this guest editor of this article points out support of the science fair from various industry sources has declined over the years. The reasons for this trend may be unclear but may include lack of classroom time, the need to educate educators, and lack of interest in a district. There are a number of things that should be done. Parents need to become advocates for the process, have two different science fairs – one where students do their own research and the one where students work in real scientific research facilities, and training for judges which are sometimes hard to find. There is much more to this article to fully understand how to remedy the situation.

Basic Science Fair Knowledge

This article is a general introduction to what a science fair is and what it entails. It gives an excellent overview of a multitude of science fair aspects and explains many basic things a ... See More

This article is a general introduction to what a science fair is and what it entails. It gives an excellent overview of a multitude of science fair aspects and explains many basic things a science fair beginner needs to know.