Strategies For Science Fair Pr

Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you'll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including:
* Choosing the right project for you
* Doing research and taking notes
* Using the scientific method
* Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions
* Creating eye-catching backboards
* Handling pre-contest jitters
* Dealing with difficult judges
* and much more

With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who've been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you'll need for science fair season and beyond.

Discover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . .

Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you’ll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including:

• Choosing the right project for you
• Doing research and taking notes
• Using the scientific method
• Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions
• Creating eye-catching backboards
• Handling pre-contest jitters
• Dealing with difficult judges
• and much more

With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who’ve been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you’ll need for science fair season and beyond.

Debra Briatico - Children's Literature

Perfect for children in grades 7 to 12, this essential guide shows students how to create winning science fair projects. From choosing the right project and using the scientific method to collecting data and creating eye-catching backboards, this resource covers every step in the science fair project process. Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this wonderful publication is jam-packed with winner's strategies, insider's tips, useful charts and illustrations, black-and-white photographs, thought-provoking questions, interesting stories, checklists and reminders, safety guidelines, and much more. In addition to information about creating award-winning science fair projects, this resource also offers helpful advice about how to handle pre-contest jitters, how to dress for success, how to meet and greet visitors, how to deal with difficult judges, and how to publish or patent original ideas. The authors also include a "letter to parents," information about online research, a list of references for studying statistics, a glossary and an index. Every middle school and high school science classroom should have a copy of this outstanding guidebook. It's a must-have science fair resource. 2002, John Wiley & Sons,

JOYCE HENDERSON is a writer and experienced science fair judge. She is the author of two previous books and many magazine articles.

HEATHER TOMASELLO is a science fair award winner, researcher, and academic advisor at the University of Florida.