| Science fairs: thirty kids with model volcanoes and one young genius with a homemade electron accelerator. Now you can be that genius. Whether you are in grammar school or senior high, all it takes is the right resources. From Avogadro's number to Zeroth's law of thermodynamics, we have all the info and how-to you'll need to put together a project that will land you a scholarship to MIT. |
| There are several steps to creating a great science fair project: selecting a topic, learning about the scientific process, conducting an experiment, and presenting your project. Science fair veterans will have these steps down pat, but rookies will need to bone up on the process. The Library owns several books that contain comprehensive information on all aspects of science fair projects. These books are found primarily in the 507s. Some titles include: |
| How To Do a Science Fair Project by Salvatore Tocci Shelf Location: J Non-Fiction 507 Toc How To Excel in Science Competitions by Melanie Jacobs Krieger Shelf Location: J Non-Fiction 507.8 Kri |
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If you are already a science fair pro and just need some ideas for experiments, search the online catalog for the following subjects:
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If you want to do an experiment in a specific scientific field, search for the field as a subject followed by the word experiments. For example:
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| Reference Materials: Science Projects for All Students Shelf Location: J Reference 507.8 Sci Experiment Central Shelf Location: J Reference 507.8 Lor v. 1-4 Science Experiments on File Shelf Location: Reference 507.8 Sci More Science Experiments on File Shelf Location: Reference 507.8 Mor |
| Web Sites: Ideas and Sample Projects from the IPL Science Fair Project Resource Guide Science Experiments compiled by the Multnomah County Library System ScienzFair Project Ideas Science Projects compiled by the Oxnard Public Library Science Fair Projects: A Resource for Students and Teachers Science Fairs Homepage Neuroscience for Kids - Experiments and Activities Energy Science Projects and Activities Science Projects in Agriculture |