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If you are interested in starting a science fair at your school, these links provide all the guidance and advice you need to create a successful event. And as science fairs around the globe traditionally get under way in the spring, you'll also find resources on preparing for your school's science fair, as well as links to local, state, and national science fairs. With the resurgence in interest in school science fairs getting a boost in President Obama's State of the Union address, the time is right to get a science fair started at your school.
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Science Fair Central - Helpful article on coordinating a science fair for the first time. You’ll find all the tools and tips you need on this website.
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Science Buddies - Scroll down this Teacher Resources page to find links to free downloadable PDFs under the heading "Guide to Planning a Science Fair." This material is handy for printing and passing out to the other people helping you plan your science fair.
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Minnesota State University - Good tips for starting a science fair whether local, district, or regional. Introduction has information related to Minnesota Science & Engineering Regional Fair, but read past first paragraph as tips are more generalized and applicable to anyone tasked with starting a science fair.
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The Science Toolbox - Article with great title, "How To Panic-Proof Your School's Science Fair" offers first-timers a useful discussion on whether to make your inaugural event a science fair, or a science project exhibition.
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The Greater Philadelphia Homeschool Science Fair - This article addresses the homeschool audience, but the steps described to get a science fair started apply whether you have a home schooler, or want to start a local science fair for schools in your district.
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Be Amazing Toys - Short blog on starting a science fair that addresses the big financial piece of the process: how to get sponsors for your event.
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Neuroscience for Kids - Simple yet engaging site offers this well-written article on what makes a successful science fair project, breaking down the sections of a project into easily digestible parts.
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California State Science Fair - This site, sponsored by USC, offers a guide for students titled "What Makes a Good Science Fair Project?". Written by experienced judges, the guide helps kids identify the types of projects that work best for science fairs, as well as types of projects that will NOT be acceptable at the state level.
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Education.com -
This article uses the scientific method approach to explain how to start a science fair project, which is also a great way to explain the scientific method itself, a necessary step in creating a project.
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The Exploratorium Learning Studio -
Good compilation of web resources from teachers and students alike to help you prepare for your first science fair project.
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Internet Public Library For Kids - The IPL offers this useful science fair resource guide with step-by-step instructions for creating a successful project.
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Preparing for Science Fairs, Part 1 - Video of kids at an international science fair talking about the fun and wonder of being part of, and particpating in, a science fair.
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Preparing for Science Fairs, Part 2 - Continuation in series, this segment's interviews with student science fair participants have them discussing tips on how choose a science fair project and getting it started.
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Preparing for Science Fairs, Part 3 - This video segment explains the three types of science fair projects: an Experiment, a Study, and an Innovation, using examples that students developed and were on display at a science fair.
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Preparing for Science Fairs, 1-7 - Catch all seven segments in this excellent series of videos by and for young science fair participants.
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Next-Generation Scientists - New York Times interview with two young scientists, winners of the 2010 Siemens Competition for their science fair project - a machine that understands feelings.
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Danville Teen Wins Intel Science Talent Search - A California teen took first place recently at Intel's prestigious science competition, an honor that includes a $100,000 prize and a presidential phone call.
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The WWW Virtual Library - This may be the most comprehensive and regularly updated list of links to International, State, Regional, and Local Science Fairs, as well as online competitions (though missing from the virtual list is the recently announced Google science fair, for which 2011 is its inaugural year.
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Google Global Science Fair - The Google Global Science Fair wants to "help make today’s young scientists the rock stars of tomorrow" with its sponsorship of its first virtual science fair--in partnership with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific American.
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Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011 -
Sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public (ISEF), Intel's international science competition for students in grades 9 to 12 has been continually operating for more than 60 years.
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Siemens Competition for Math, Science & Technology - This competition sponsored by Siemens and the College Board offers college scholarships to its winners.
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Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge - Started in 1999, this national science competition is for kids in grades 5 through 8.
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Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge - A unique take on the science fair, this virtual challenge encourages students to work in teams with a teacher advisor to research and find solutions to environmental problems in their local communities.