Sites to use for Research & Project Ideas
Flint Public Library’s Kids Search
http://www.fpl.info/kidsweb/kidssearch.shtml
Science Buddies
Follow the “Project Guide” tab for information and printables.
All Science Fair Projects: links to over 500
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/resources.php
Internet Public Library for Kids: Project Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
Additional Sites
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/fair/ideasframe.htm
Presents potential science fair questions from an agricultural focus for science fair projects.
American Museum of Natural History
From the museum in New York City, a site filled with information about animals, the earth, and its exploration.
Bill Nye - Nye Labs
http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/
Look for the printable sheets with project ideas & how-to’s!
Building a Water Rocket
Construction Tips
http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/waterRocket/buildWaterRocketLauncher.htm
Experiments
http://www.h2orocket.com/topic/experiment/exper.html
Safety Tips
http://www.h2orocket.com/topic/safe/safe.html
Chemical Elements (periodic table)
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
Hands on Science
http://www.exploratorium.edu/publications/Hands-On_Science/Hands-On_Science.html
This resource includes projects and science articles.
Homework Spot: Science Fair Center
http://homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/
Kids Click!: Science Experiments
Follow the link to the “Science & Math” page and from there you’ll find a link to Science Experiments.
Optics for Kids
http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html
The science & engineering behind optics.
A Pictorial Periodic Table
Science Fair Projects on the Web
http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/
Smithsonian: Science & Technology
http://www.si.edu/science_and_technology/
The Ultimate Science Fair Resource
Big 6: Information Problem Solving Process
Evaluating Web Resources
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/usingweb/g6-8.html