ERIC Number: ED277546
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1985-Jan
Pages: 33
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Science Fair. It's a Blast! A Guide for Junior High Students. Teacher's Guide.
Riggins, Patricia C., Ed.
Science fairs have the potential to help students develop new ways of solving problems using a scientific approach. This supplemental guide was developed for those teachers involved with science fairs as well as others who work with students in developing a project. Several reasons for holding a science fair are listed, along with some considerations on when to hold a science fair. The advantages and disadvantages of voluntary fairs versus mandatory fairs (where all students must participate) are discussed. The types of projects are categorized as either experimental or demonstration, and the pros and cons of each are listed. Other sections of the booklet deal with: (1) how to introduce the science fair project to the student; (2) organization of the science fair project (including a student flow chart); (3) basic information about projects utilizing an experimental design; (4) suggestions for using library resources to develop the written portion of the project; (5) tips on effective oral and visual presentations; and (6) guidelines for judging science fairs. The appendix contains sample materials from several fairs including letters to parents, judge's packets, and an extensive listing of ideas for projects. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Demonstrations (Educational), Extracurricular Activities, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Parent School Relationship, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Fairs, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Secondary School Science, Teacher Role, Teaching Guides, Visual Aids
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield.
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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