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Science Fair Resources

 

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Help with research, designing, citing, and printing final product materials, signs, pictures, etc. is available every day before, during, and after school in the Library Media Center.

You can also email us with research questions at:

Mrs. Foti: kfoti@gltech.org

Mrs. McCarthy: cmccarthy@gltech.org
Ms. Brown: mbrown@gltech.org 

***Getting Started***

Engineering Kits and Science Fair Kits and Materials available through the Library Media Center 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oDlkNeDYkL-kiHG_NBfDogUXtc3veYT5 

All Science Fair Projects     http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/category.html
Helpful Step-by-Step instructions organized by topic and experiments.


Education.com High School Science Fair Ideas     https://www.education.com/science-fair/high-school/Reviewed by teachers, you can narrow down the hundreds of ideas here by type of science.


Sciencebuddies.org Project Ideas     https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideasThis page has a Topic Selection Wizard to help you narrow your focus. You can also browse the various projects on their website. There is a great Project Guide to help you through the various steps of creating your project.


Science Fair Project Resource Guide     http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/choosingatopic.html
Lots of information about choosing a topic, conducting an experiment, and presenting results.


Science Fair Projects World     http://www.sciencefair-projects.org/
A large collection of illustrated science fair project ideas and experiments with clear diagrams and instructions.


 

Gale Databases

 


Access Gale Resources http://www.galepages.com/mlin_n_glowellth
Instructions for using Gale Resources (PDF file) 
 


The Scientific Mehod

Steps of the Scientific Method (PDF file)


Science Fair Poster

 Science Poster standards (PDF file)

BOOKS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LIBRARY (other books available)

Janice VanCleave's A+ science fair projects.    
Call #: 507.8 VAN    VanCleave, Janice Pratt.

The complete workbook for science fair projects

The complete workbook for science fair projects    
Call #: 507 BOC    Bochinski, Julianne Blair, 1966-

Championship science fair projects : 100 sure-to-win experiments

Championship science fair projects: 100 sure-to-win experiments    
Call #: 507.8 BAR    Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta.

Experiment central : understanding scientific principles through projects

Experiment central: understanding scientific principles through projects    
Call #: REF 507.8 EXP    John T. Tanacredi & John Loret, general editors.

Backyard : fun experiments for budding scientists

Backyard: fun experiments for budding scientists    
Call #: 507.8 BUR    Burke, Lisa, 1977-

Usborne Science activities.

Usborne Science activities. 
Call #: REF 507.8 USB     

Earth and space.

Earth and space.    
Call #: 507.8 EAR   

My body : fun experiments for budding scientists

My body: fun experiments for budding scientists    
Call #: 507.8 BAR    illustrations, Lucy Barnard.

Water fun : fun experiments for budding scientists

Water fun: fun experiments for budding scientists    
Call #: 507.8 BAR    illustrations, Lucy Barnard.

Science projects about the physics of toys and games

Science projects about the physics of toys and games     
Call #: 507.8 GAR    Gardner, Robert, 1929-

Archaeology by experiment.

Archaeology by experiment.    
Call #: 913.031 COL    Coles, John M.

Cool chemistry concoctions : 50 formulas that fizz, foam, splatter & ooze

Cool chemistry concoctions: 50 formulas that fizz, foam, splatter & ooze    
Call #: 540.78 RHA    Rhatigan, Joe.

Electricity and magnetism

Electricity and magnetism.    
Call #: 537 ADA    Adamczyk, Peter

Foodworks : over 100 science activities

Foodworks: over 100 science activities and fascinating facts that explore the magic of food.    
Call #: 641.3 FOO  

Mr.Wizard's 400 experiments in science.    
Call #: 507.2 HER    Herbert, Don.

Return of gonzo gizmos

Return of gonzo gizmos: more projects & devices to channel your inner geek    
Call #: 621.381 FIE    Field, Simon (Simon Quellen)

Scienceworks : 65 experiments that introduce the fun and wonder of science

Scienceworks: 65 experiments that introduce the fun and wonder of science    
Call #: 507.8 SCI    from the Ontario Science Centre; illustrated by Tina Holdcroft.

Seven experiments that could change the world

Seven experiments that could change the world: a do-it-yourself guide to revolutionary science.    
Call #: 507.24 SHE    Sheldrake, Rupert.

Head to toe science : over 40 eye-popping

Head to toe science: over 40 eye-popping, spine-tingling, heart-pounding activities that teach kids about the human body    
Call #: 612 WIE    Wiese, Jim, 1948-

Science projects about solids, liquids, and gases

Science projects about solids, liquids, and gases    
Call #: 507.8 GAR    Gardner, Robert, 1929-

 

Science projects about sound

 

Science projects about sound    
Call #: 534.078 GAR    Gardner, Robert, 1929-

 

The leaping, sliding, sprinting, riding science book : 50 super sports science activities

 

The leaping, sliding, sprinting, riding science book: 50 super sports science activities    
Call #: 796 MER    Mercer, Bobby, 1961-