General Science Fair Sites:
Use these links to guide you through the process, from choosing a topic to putting together your presentation
Project Ideas: Can't think of an experiment? Check this list for ideas.
Science Fair Handbook: OK, so you have an idea. Now what? This site walks you through the steps of completing a science project.
Project Steps: A "one page" version of the steps.
Research
Databases:
Search the databases for articles and information related to your topic. From home you'll need a public library card to access the databases.
iCONN: Click the iCONN links, then click "Link to Individual Resources." From here, your best databases will be
1) Discovering Collection
2) Student Resource Center
Websites:
Search Engines:
KidsClick: Try searching here before you use Google.
Science Sites: Fantastic collection of sites for all the sciences, from astronomy to zoology!
Exploratorium: Science site with some fun ideas and information on a variety of topics.
Evolution
Chemistry
Chem4Kids: Lots of info on atoms, elements, reactions, biochemistry and more
Chemistry Resources
ThinkQuest Chemistry
CheMYSTERY
Chemistry Page
Chem Tutor
World of Chemistry: Free video tutorials
Chemistry Magic
Acid-Base Reactions
You Can Do Magic Chemistry
Water Into Wine
Chemistry Home Experiments
Homeschooling Chemistry
Home Chemistry Experiments
Chemistry Experiments You Can Do At Home
Chemistry Activities
Biology
Biology4kids
Cells Alive!
Microscope Imaging Station GREAT site looking at cells, DNA, etc I could spend hours here--click on photos for closer image and for video clips showing mutation, mobility, etc.
Interactive Biology
Ecology
EPA Student Center: Student friendly site from the Environmental Protection Agency. The "In Your Neighborhood" link allows you to check for environmental standards in your neighborhood.
Toxtown: Fun (if scary) site exploring all the toxic hazards in an imaginary town, farm, port, city, or the US/Mexico border.
Environmental Science Resources: A good collection of sites on everything from recycling to the ozone to water pollution (scroll down the page a bit for the links)
Environmental Protection Agency: Site with information regarding water, air, recycling, ecosystems and more.
EnviroLink: Collection of links on environmental issues
KOR:Ecology HUGE collection of ecology links
Ecology.com
Creating Less Trash at School: Suggestions for improving
Recycle City
Garbage
Worms as Recyclers: Fun site exploring worms' usefulness
Vermicomposting: More on those useful little wigglers!
Ozone Depletion Good site from NASA--be sure to check the photos of the antarctic ozone hole!
Climate Change: What You Can Do
Space Place: Recipes for the EcoSphere
Earth 911
Investigate Biodiversity
Endangered Species: From the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Endangered!: American Museum of Natural History site examining species, habitits, causes, etc.
Rainforest Action Network
Rainforest Action Network
Drinking Water
Energy Sources
Green Buildings: Collection of sites and documents
Solid Waste and Energy Reduction with some good graphs comparing world-wide consumption (guess who tops the list??)
Earth Science
Geography4Kids Info on biospheres, atmospheres, etc
Volcanoes!
Earthquakes for Kids
Interactive Water Cycle--Great for demonstrations! Or just to learn yourself.
Astronomy
Cosmos4Kids Find out about galaxies, stars and all things in the sky!
Black Holes
Beyond the Solar System
Universe in the Classroom: Online newsletter exploring astronomy
Physics
Physics Links from the National Science Foundation
Amusement Park Physics
Physics4Kids Info on Motion, heat, electricity and more
Amazing Physics! Online experiments
Graphic Images for Demonstrations
Graphics Gallery: Great collection of images to explain cells, DNA and more
Space Images: Collection from NASA, covering more than space--earth, water and more
Hypothalamus movies: Series of Flash presentations showing parts of the brain
NetFrog: This is fun! Online dissection of a frog==walks the viewer through the steps, with audio and video. Good demonstration material
Human Anatomy Online Take a virtual tour through the body!!
Botanical Images
Model of a Project Display
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