| Resources for Science Fair Projects |
In addition to these resources, check out the Helpful Links page on this website. You may find some good sites from that page. Don't forget the BCPS subscription databases, linked from the Helpful Links page. Get home log-in instructions from Ms. Simonetta.
Remember, when you are doing online research, you still need to READ the information. Just because it's on a screen, does not mean that it will make sense to you if you are not READING. The computer is not a TV!
Use text features such as headings and captions. Be thoughtful when you are clicking on links, and think ahead about exactly what information you are searching for BEFORE you start your search.
You also need to CITE YOUR SOURCE. This means recording the title of the page, the author of the page, and the URL/address of the page (the part that starts http://). DON'T rely on memory. Write down where you get your facts, when you get them. It's very hard to go back and retrace your steps.
Remember, this page is NOT your source. |
| Science Buddies--includes a science fair project wizard to help you narrow your interests and choose a project
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PBS's site
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Discovery School's site
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| Science News for Kids has a SciFair Zone
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Advice for a successful science fair project from a judge.
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BCPS's Online Research Module
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| Baltimore County Public Library's site
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The U.S. government's page of Kids links includes a great list of science/math links. Go to the drop-down list under the Grade K-5 tab.
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The National Agricultural Library Kids' Science Page
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| USDA Agricultural Research Service Science4Kids page
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Recommended books:
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Haduch, Bill. Science Fair Success Secrets. Dutton Publishers. 2002.
(Available at BCPL)
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Rhatigan, Joe and Rain Newcomb. Prize Winning Science Fair Projects for Curious Kids. Sterling Publishers. 2006.
(Available at BCPL)
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VanCleave, Janice. Guide to Best Science Fair Projects. John Wiley and Sons. 1996.
(This, and several other titles by this author, available at BCPL)
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Vecchione, Glen. 100 Amazing Make-it-Yourself Science Fair Projects. Scholastic. 1998.
(This, and several other titles by this author, available at BCPL)
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| DiSpezio, Michael A. Super Sensational Science Fair Projects. Sterling Publishers. 2003.
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The SDES library has lots of great books with science experiments.
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Other site links
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| Exploring Nature, a site with a wealth of information about animals and nature
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Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Includes many investigations and background information.
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Edible/Inedible Experiments Archive
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| How Stuff Works--A great site for finding a topic that interests you and beginning your research
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Internet Public Library: Lots of links to other sites that answer science questions and give ideas for projects
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Scotch/Discovery Education Science Fair Central
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