Most science fairs have similar point systems for judging science fair projects. I would instruct judges to consider every project average before even seeing them. Using a scoring system of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest point, then 3 would be average. As each judge evaluates a project, he or she decides if […]
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Science Fair Project Tips for Parents
Do present a positive attitude about learning about science. You might admit that science may not have been your favorite subject when you were a kid, but the new science experiment books certainly look like science can be fun. Suggest selecting an experiment from a book and doing it together. Do be encouraging. Do spend […]
Science Fair Project Tips
Before you start your project, acknowledge that you are preparing an entry to a contest. Contests, whether they are associated with sports or academics have rules. Football players must follow the rules to score. Science fair contestants must also follow the rules if they intend to receive a high score. The basic rule for the […]
Science Fair Project: Teacher Tips
Notes from Janice’s Desk The best way to learn is by experience. So the best way to teach a process is for students to experience it. Teach the processes required for a successful science fair project using a classroom project. The class as a group will help design. You might even create a story to […]
Tips for Making Science Fun For Kids
As a teacher, you have your own “magic touch” that makes lessons come alive. For me, the following tips along with my own excitement helped stimulate interest. Hands-on activities, such as investigations that kids can do themselves. Kids want to be active problem solvers. Investigations that have just a touch of magic to make kids […]
Tips for Making Teaching Science Fun
Tip 1: Make Science Activities a Hit in Your Classroom Here are some strategies you can use to make science both a fun-filled adventure for students and the easiest and most organized period of your day. Know the Experiment. Read each experiment completely before starting, and practice doing the experiment prior to class time. A […]
Science At Home: Water Investigations
Water Activities Index Teaching Tips for Homeschool Science Introduction Activity: The Blooming of a Paper Flower Floating Needle: Surface Tension Candy Gummi Bears Absorb Water Disposable Diapers: Water Absorbing Chemical Adhesion Water: Freezing/Melting-Heat Transfer Wood Absorbs Water What Is Osmosis?
Tips for Homeschool Science
Hi, I am Janice VanCleave. My goal is to create homeschool material on my website to provide ideas that will work for you. Many homeschoolers ask for ideas to expand experiments. In response to this, I have designed teaching tips that can be adapted to even the simplest experiment. But, these are just my ideas […]
Slime Project Index
How to Develop A Borax Slime Science Project Getting Organized Science Fair Log Book This is an example of how to keep all your notes together. Basically, this log book is your science project diary. Student Grading Sheet This sheet is an example of a grading sheet sheet used to evaluate student projects. […]
Types of Science Investigations
Investigations for Science Fair Projects What is a Science Fair? What is a Science Fair Project? A science fair is a competition where you, the contestant, enter your science projects. How is a Science Fair Project Different from any other Science Project? Every science project has rules to follow. What distinguishes one science project from […]
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