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Gifford, Vernon D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
A study was conducted to determine whether their were significant differences in effects of outside facilities and resources of winners (n=69) versus nonwinners (n=169) in high school science fairs in the state of Mississippi. Results indicate that access to a university and resource dollars positively enhances chances of winning. (MDH)
Descriptors: Community Influence, Competition, Extracurricular Activities, Parent Influence

Rivard, Leonard – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Described is a teaching model for orienting the teachers to the role of facilitator and resource person during science fairing. Cites steps involved in carrying out a science project, examples of hypotheses, and illustrations of various components of a project. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Extracurricular Activities, Relevance (Education)