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Top Tools for Science Fair Inspiration and Support
Science fairs first became popular in the early 1950s and have remained a staple of many schools' curricula. From the Google Science Fair to the fair run by the White House, students have many opportunities to showcase their talents in taking a project from start to finish. Along the way they'll learn valuable methods of inquiry and gain greater knowledge of how the world works; they'll also hone presentation and speaking skills. The tools on this list may spark new ideas, guide students through the scientific method, provide sample experiments, or connect kids with the latest science news.
Ideas and Tips
Sid's Science Fair
Publisher: PBS KIDS
Good interactive way for young kids to learn and practice science
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Discovery Education: Science Fair Central
Visit Website: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/index.html
Jam-packed resource site supports budding scientists' investigations
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Wizard School
Publisher: Duck Duck Moose
Curated videos and creative challenges ignite active learning
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Science Buddies
Visit Website: http://www.sciencebuddies.org
A magic wand for those seeking science project support and success
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Google Science Fair
Visit Website: https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/
Kids pursue passions, solve global challenges with empowering contest
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Latest Science News
California Academy of Sciences
Visit Website: http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science
Bring the California Academy of Sciences into your classroom
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NOVA: Tech & Engineering
Visit Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova
Vast video resources explore key STEM concepts
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Science News for Students
Visit Website: https://student.societyforscience.org/sciencenews-students
Cool STEM articles make for fun, informative reading
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Exploratorium
Visit Website: http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Science experiments and activities abound in this comprehensive resource
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KQED
Visit Website: http://www.kqed.org
Great news and classroom resources support both teachers and students
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Ted-Ed: Science & Technology
Visit Website: http://ed.ted.com
Compelling videos engage, pair well with solid teaching resources
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Making and Design
Curiosity Machine
Visit Website: https://www.curiositymachine.org
Kids build, share, receive pro feedback with awesome engineering site
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Design Squad Nation
Visit Website: http://pbskids.org/designsquad
Classmates can compete to solve fun engineering problems
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KidsThinkDesign
Visit Website: http://www.kidsthinkdesign.org/index.html
Projects inspire creativity; a place for kids' sharing would boost fun
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Instructables
Visit Website: http://www.instructables.com
Endless collection of DIY projects; good for sharing and inspiration
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HowStuffWorks
Publisher: HowStuffWorks.com
Explore the world's nuts and bolts in this fab interactive info hub
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Make: Online
Visit Website: http://makezine.com/
Fuel creative makers with project ideas, reviews, and community
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