Science Fair

The Science Fair process has begun and students have a Science Fair Handbook to provide additional information along the way. The students have to get their Plan for Action approved before they begin experimenting. I am NOT requiring the students do do experiments over Spring Break although some students have asked to. I am NOT requiring the students to purchase expensive materials although some students may choose a topic that requires supplies they do not already have at home. If this is a problem the student should choose another topic. Please contact me by email ewilliams@fc.spusd.net if you have any specific questions.

Below are copies of the handouts I have or will give the students in class. Double click on the file to download an additional copy if you wish.

Useful Science Fair Links

These sites might be useful in helping you select a topic. Remember you may NOT test on vertebrates including humans,

this includes behavioral studies (what people think or do).

DiscoverySchool.Com Science Fair links

http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/

All Science Fair Projects Powered by Science Hound

http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

California State Science Fair

http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/

*Science Buddies Topic Selection Wizard

This is an in-depth survey to determine the topic that is best for you! After entering some statistical information, you can take one of several quizzes that will lead you to some ideas for projects. REMEMBER: The suggested projects do not always follow the Scientific Method, so be careful about what you choose!

*CyberFair

Here you'll find a few different ways of thinking about what you might be interested in. Included are things to think about, suggested ideas, and questions to guide your investigation.

*Twin Groves MS, How to Get Started

Suggestions for topics, how to narrow your topic down, and how to come up with an idea.

*Internet Public Library: Science Fair Project Resource Guide

Better than Wikipedia! This section of the IPL has many links to sites filled with science project ideas. Use the handy legend to help you quickly find the site that will have the perfect science project for YOU!

Science Fair Projects and Experiments

Topics, Ideas, Resources and Sample Projects

For Elementary, Middle and High School Students

Growing Plants?

Check out these growing containers!

Check out the Wisconsin Fast Plants Website

http://www.fastplants.org/

Choose a growing system that is right for you

http://www.fastplants.org/grow.lighting.php#menu

Graphs in Excel

If you need help putting your graphs into Excel you can download this direction sheet for assistance. Remember graphs do not have to be in excel but it sure looks nice.

The 7th Grade Science Fair will be introduced in March. The information on this page is the information from last year!