The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects (Wiley Science Editions) - Hardcover

Bochinski, Julianne Blair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471527297 ISBN 13: 9780471527299

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 1991

Synopsis

Discusses various aspects of science fair projects including advice on choosing a topic, doing research, developing experiments, organizing data results, and presenting a project to the judges.

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From the Back Cover

Having trouble finding a science fair topic that′s both interesting to you and impressive to judges? Are you unsure about how to research, conduct, or present an experiment? Then look no further. This new edition of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects is recognized in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rule book and written by a former science fair winner and judge. It′s your key to an award–winning project.

This bestselling, step–by–step guide contains detailed instructions for completing and submitting your project, as well as 50 project outlines of real award–winners. A new Foreword by a well–known science fair administrator covers the latest rules and protocols established by the ISEF. In addition, the book includes an expanded list of 400 ideas for science fair project topics, a list of ISEF affiliated fairs around the United States and the world, addresses and phone numbers for over 40 scientific supply companies, and the latest information on alternative science fair competitions.

Updated from cover to cover, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition has everything young scientist s in grades 7 and up need to create an award–winning science fair project.

By popular demand, a revised edition of the bestselling guide to creating award–winning science fair projects

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects Revised Edition

"An excellent resource for students looking for ideas." Booklist

"Useful information and hints on how to design, conduct, and present a science project." School Library Journal

Written by a veteran contestant and judge, The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition includes:

• 50 award–winning projects from actual science fairs including many completely new projects plus an expanded list of 400 workable science fair project topics suitable for grades 7 and up
• Straightforward, highly detailed guidelines for preparing a successful project from selecting the right topic to setup, materials, recording data, oral presentation, backboards, and much more
• An update of the ISEF rules and guidelines covered in a new Foreword by George Robert Wisner, Chairman and Fair Director of the Connecticut State Fair
• Timely, thorough, and user–friendly data throughout, including the latest information on resources and fair listings

The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, Revised Edition is the only book you′ll need for creating a science fair experiment worthy of top honors.

Illustrations by Judy J. Bochinski–DiBiase

Synopsis

Designed to help children create a science project, this volume describes how to select a topic, how to devise the experiment, and how to record data and display the results. The volume also contains step-by-step summaries of 50 specific projects from which readers can choose their own.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0471527297
• ISBN 13: 9780471527299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 206