Things+to+know+for+the+Science+Fair

=What do you need to know & have for the science fair (this is mostly up till Nationals)=

__Associated Pages:__

 * Tips/Advice
 * Ideas for Projects
 * The Steps in Creating a Science Project

__Links:__

 * http://sciserv.org/isef/primer/index.asp
 * http://www.scifair.org/articles/steps.shtml
 * http://www.ri.net/schools/East_Greenwich/Cole/sciencefair.html
 * http://www.lkwdpl.org/study/sfair/
 * http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
 * http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/TSW_intro.shtml?From=body
 * This is SOOO amazing, I have actually never used one of the projects, but they are WAAAY cool & are fit to be liked by you. All you do is enter your grade level, your gender, and a few other things, then answer and rate all the questions, then it gives you projects that are on your level & fit to be liked by you. I recommend this if you've never done a science project or don't have any ideas for one.
 * h[|ttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/tsw_start.shtml]

= Are you planning to start a research project? = To make sure your project is eligible for Intel ISEF-affiliated fairs and for Intel ISEF itself, make sure you follow Intel ISEF rules. For example, if you plan to conduct certain types of experiments, you must complete special paperwork before you get started. For a complete listing of the rules and regulations, click on the following link: [|Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines] Here are some resources to help you get started with your project: Are you planning to enter an Intel ISEF-affiliated fair?
 * [|Why Complete a Science Fair Project?]
 * [|Learn About Science Research and the Process of Science]
 * [|See Intel ISEF Category Descriptions]
 * [|Find a Science Training Program in the Science Training Program Directory]
 * [|Student Science Fair Checklist]
 * [|Tips and Advice]
 * [|Tips for Parents]
 * [|Science Resources on the WWW]
 * [|Find an Intel ISEF-affiliated Fair]
 * [|Find Guidance on Forms and Dates]
 * [|Learn How to Write an Abstract]
 * [|Intel ISEF Display and Safety Regulations]

=** What Makes a Good Project? **= As kids and parents think about Science Fair projects, they sometimes wonder how to pick a topic - not how to find an idea, but how to decide if the idea is a good one. Cyberfair, a resource for science students, has posted a page created by Yvonne Karsten. I have posted some of the main ideas that Yvonne feels are important in creating a successful project. The Cyberfair page offers some very insightful thoughts on Science Fair project creation. Click [|here] to visit their site and see the full text version.

** 1. You are interested in the topic - it's something you like to think about. **

 * To help you think about a topic click [|here.]

** 2. You can do a test to find an answer to a question. **

 * A good Science Fair project is an experiment - that means it's a test to find an answer to a question you have.
 * Don't do demonstrations or simple reports - those don't use the scientific method.

** 3. You can do it with only a little help from parents, teachers and friends. **

 * Having someone else help too much takes away some of your fun and you don't learn as much.
 * Don't be afraid to ask for help if you really need it.

** 4. It doesn't hurt or scare people or animals, including you. **

 * It is against the [|rules] of our science fair and of the regional science fair to hurt or badly scare people or animals as part of an experiment.

** 5. It's a project that, even when you are done with it, makes you think of new things you want to know. **

 * Did doing the project, or reading or seeing what happened make you think of other questions you are curious about?

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