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Chemical Education Foundation

Teacher's Guide to Science Projects

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Do you find the idea of having a science fair with all of your students intimidating? Use a guide that provides everything you need to know to make project-based learning manageable. The resource includes options for four...
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Minnesota Literacy Council

Scientific Method

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Here is a resource with a descriptive approach to explaining the scientific method. It's simple, but effective for both introduction and reinforcement of this concept. 
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

New England's Ground Water Resources

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Learn all about where ground water is stored, how it moves, and how it is accessed in a detailed and thorough 10-page reading. Whether supplementing reading for an existing environmental or earth science course or providing background...
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Music Publishers Association of the United States

I Made It. I Own It. Please Don't Steal It.

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of copyright law with a variety of activities to instill the importance of respecting creative property. Scholars watch an animated tale then take part in a grand conversation detailing the video's main idea, details,...
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Teach Engineering

Where Are the Plastics Near Me? (Mapping the Data)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
The last activity in a nine-part series has teams create a Google Earth map using the data they collected during a field trip. Using the map, groups analyze the results and make adjustments to the map to reflect their analysis. A short...
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ProCon

Standardized Tests

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does the use of standardized testing improve American education? Scholars dive into the issue as they prepare to discuss the debate topic with their classmates. After reviewing the pros and cons, they watch videos to help them arrive at...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Science Fair Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to carrying out the most successful science fair project. Includes graphic organizers for planning.
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Other

Youth Science Canada: Science Fair Resources: Smarts Mentorship Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can find a guide that explains how to find a mentor who is willing to help them develop a successful science fair project.
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University of Southern California

California State Science Fair: What Makes a Good Science Fair Project?

For Students 9th - 10th
A good first step to read. This set of recommendations or advice comes from the California State Science Fair Committee. Read carefully the first three paragraphs and the "Students are advised" paragraph.
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University of Southern California

The Www Virtual Library:science Fairs

For Students 9th - 10th
How much information do you want? What kind of fair are you organizing? Here's links to 14 national, 21 state, 121 regional and 74 local science fairs, each with their judging criteria, organization, and committees. Everyone does it...
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: Do a Science Fair Project!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Your science fair project may do one of three things: test an idea (hypothesis), answer a question, and/or show how nature works. Learn the steps involved in a project and get some great topic ideas.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Science Fair Project Template

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides a model to follow when creating the structure of a science fair project.
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Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Scientific Method

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives an overview of the scientific method as it relates to a science fair project.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Make Invisible Ink for Your Science Fair Project

For Students 3rd - 5th
Three methods of making invisible ink are demonstrated with illustrations and step-by-step instructions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Invention Convention Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Describes what is involved in holding an invention convention, a type of science fair, at school.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Design Requirement Examples

For Students 3rd - 5th
The design requirements for a science project will differ from those of anyone else because it will apply to a specific problem statement and the product, system, or experience that is being designed. In the table, are some examples of...
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History Link

History Link: Century 21: The Seattle World's Fair Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating site chronicles the history of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, also known as Century 21. This event gave Seattle it's most well-known landmark, the Space Needle. Discusses the uphill battle to get a World's Fair in Seattle...
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History Link

History Link: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Seattle World's Fair held in 1962. Includes in-depth details of exhibits and attendees, including Prince Phillip of England and Elvis Presley. Wonderful pictures of many of the fair's promotional posters.
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NOAA

Noaa: Environmental Restoration

For Students 9th - 10th
Your questions answered about environmental restoration after chemical accidents. A large section is dedicated to oil spills and how they contaminate the earth. Great information.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Writing Report Abstracts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From Purdue University, a lesson that lays out the details to writing a good abstract.
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Chicago History Museum

Chicago Historical Society: History Files: Century of Progress 1933 34

For Students 9th - 10th
In the midst of the Great Depression, Chicago managed to put on an incredible World's Fair, complete with Hall of Science, Transportation Building, and Enchanted Island.
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Other

Jewel Plummer Cobb

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fairly in-depth description of this African-American medical researcher's educational background and contributions is provided. Did you know that Jewel Plummer Cobb has been the recipient of 21 honorary doctorates?
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Strong Acids and Bases

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Waterloo contains information on strong acids and bases. The information is fairly in-depth with good formulas and examples. A great site to check out on the subject.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...

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