Science Fair Project Resource Guide

• 1. Getting Started
• 2. Choosing a Topic
• 3. Completing the Project
• 4. Displaying Your Project

Hints & Tips

Everyone can use advice once in awhile, so here is some advice on doing your Science Fair project and doing it well. Find out how to schedule your project and what the judges are looking for. Learn from judges and students who’ve been there.

Dr. Shawn's 4 Fundamental Rules
http://www.scifair.org/dr.shawns4fundamentalrules.html

Dr. Shawn tells you his 4 Most Important Secrets to Science Fair Success, starting with "Choose a Topic That Interest You!" and showing the difference between good research questions and bad ones.

Education Place
http://www.eduplace.com/science/profdev/science_fair/project...

Need help getting organized? Here is a schedule for completing a project in 8 weeks.

EnergyQuest: What Makes a Good Science Project?
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/advice.html

"What makes a good science project? Here's some advice from a science fair judge…"

Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/sciencefairzone/stud...

Get tips from the kids who’ve been there! Middle-schoolers share their advice on every step of the project, from choosing a topic to preparing your display.

Science World: Winning Tips
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1590/is_n2_v55/ai_211...

Get advice from experts: science fair judges and two students who presented winning projects. They’ll help you create a strong display and tell you how to make a strong impression when the judges reach your table.