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Science Fair Frenzy

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Pupils examine the steps for developing science fair projects. They visit stations where they examine posters, books, and paper that describe how to research and design a science fair project. Additionally, they take notes on how to develop a project.

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science fairs, the scientific method

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science fair, science fair guidelines, science fair projects, science
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3rd - 5th
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Science
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