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Direct linkYoung, Terrence E., Jr. – School Library Monthly, 2011
From the time they are born, children have a natural curiosity toward the world around them. Even though they can't speak, one can still observe that they are skilled at discovery. Science fair projects can nurture this natural curiosity and give elementary students the opportunity to explore their interests in a rewarding way. Participation in a…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Science Projects, Student Interests, Science Interests
Peer reviewedStedman, Carlton H. – Science and Children, 1975
Offers guidelines for setting up a science fair, establishes criteria for project evaluation and discusses judging and awards. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria, Instruction, Objectives
Peer reviewedKeller, J. David; Holden, Pamela – Science and Children, 1994
Describes a consumer science fair to help students develop problem-solving skills and become savvy consumers. (MKR)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Grade 4
VanCleave, Janice – 1996
Science projects are a great way for students to learn more about science as they search for the answers to specific problems. This book offers guidance and provides ideas for students as they plan experiments, find and record information related to the problem, and organize data to find answers to the problem. The 20 topics in this book suggest…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Download full textNorth Carolina State Board of Education, Raleigh. – 1988
Science fairs represent the culmination of student research efforts under the guidance of teachers and other persons interested in science topics. The total scientific process should be involved in the development of a project which results in a science fair exhibition. The student should learn to recognize problems, plan an experiment, gather and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools
HOPMAN, ANNE B. – 1966
INCLUDED ARE SELECTED ARTICLES FROM "SCIENCE AND CHILDREN" COVERING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1963 THROUGH MAY 1966. THE SELECTION CRITERIA WERE THAT THE ARTICLES (1) PRESENT MATERIAL WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH ACCEPTED PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES AND WITH THE LATEST TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, AND (2) PROVIDE USABLE MATERIAL FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Concept Formation
