Introduction

Need help with your science fair project? Use the resources on this on this pathfinder to assist you.

TEKS for Science - Scientific Processes - The student uses scientific methods during field and laboratory investigations.

Keywords and Dewey Numbers

Library Catalog

To search the library catalog, click on the icon at left, then type search terms  in the search box like science fair, science fair experiments, science experiments, science fair success, or terms related to your topic if you have already selected it.

While searching the shelves, look among the nonfiction books in 507 for science fair books..

Print Resources

• Super Science Fair Sourcebook - 507.8 I
• 100 Award-Winning Science Fair Projects - 507 V
• How to Excel in Science Competitions - 507 K
• The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects - 507.9 B
• How To Do A Science Fair Project - 507 T

Online Databases

    Pinpoint

Websites

  netTrekker

To search reliable databases, click on the netTrekker icon to the left, then click on the "Differentiated Instruction" icon. Look in the Science section for the link to Science Fair Projects or do a keyword search. You may also click on the links below for more help with your project.

• Science Service

              Science Fair forms

• Dallas Regional Science & Engineering Fair
• Abstract and Certification Instructions
• Science Fair Projects: A Resource for Students and Teachers

  Developed by a university and has many helpful links for                 developing projects and obtaining facts.

• The Ultimate Science Fair Resource

  Contains uselful links and information on where to buy supplies.

• Bridge--Guiding Student Research

  Great site with annotated links.

• Internet Public Library: Science Fair Project Guide

  A guide to a variety of web site resources.

• Science Fair Central from Discovery.com

  A comprehensive guide for creating your science fair project.

• Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects

  Information and ideas on math science fair projects.

• Science Project.com                                                                             Find lists of project according to grade level and subject
• Science Fair Zone:Project List

  Each title in the list represents a project that was a semifinalist in the 2002, 2003, 2004, or 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientists Challenge.

• Mad Scientists Network                                                          Search their archives and ask questions for your science fair project

Finding a web site on your own? Use these resources for evaluating the value of the site.

• Web Evaluation for Secondary Grades
• Evaluation Criteria from "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
• Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
• Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools
• Blue Web'n Site Evaluation Rubric

Citing Sources

Don't forget to cite your sources. Use these sites for MLA documentation.

• Citation Maker
• Citation Machine