Middle Level

Science Scope

Prepare for Science Fair

January 2000

Students use computers and the Internet to prepare, research, carry out, and present a science fair project. Students access a homepage designed by the teacher, which displays links that are useful in teaching the science fair process. Students also become proficient in conducting library research on their chosen topics.

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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-03/ss0001_44.pdf

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Science Fair Fatigue

January 2000

To boost classroom morale after the science fair, one teacher decided to create an activity with interdisciplinary tie-ins. Using three possible titles to get students started: “Science Fair: The Experience”; “Science Fair: The Good, the Scary, the Fun”; and “Science Fair: It’s Not Just Science,” students were able to express their science fair experiences, both positive and negative, and in the process achieve a sense of closure.

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=ss&n=44670

(Scroll to page 5 for the story.)

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