More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects [Paperback]

Julianne Blair Bochinski (Author), Judy DiBiase (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2003

Today's science fairs are more challenging than ever before, with projects that are much more sophisticated than your dad's old volcano model. That's why this follow-up to the classic Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, by Julianne Bochinski, presents 35 all-new, award-winning science fair projects developed and presented by actual students. More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects gives you the information you need to compete in today's science fairs.

Each project includes:
* A detailed introduction, including the purpose and hypothesis
* A complete list of materials needed
* Step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the experiment
* Inquiry questions to help you evaluate your own results


In addition, this book gives you a thorough introduction to developing your own science project, from choosing and researching a topic and finding a mentor, to organizing experiments and data and setting up a backboard, to delivering a top-notch oral presentation. Plus, you'll find over 400 ideas for science fair topics, 100 award-winning project titles, project supply sources, science fair listings, and more.

Creating a successful science fair project can be an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Get in on the fun and create an interesting, impressive project of your own. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Today’s science fairs are more challenging than ever before, with projects that are much more sophisticated than your dad’s old volcano model. That’s why this follow-up to the classic Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects, by Julianne Bochinski, presents 35 all-new, award-winning science fair projects developed and presented by actual students. More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects gives you the information you need to compete in today’s science fairs.

Each project includes:

• A detailed introduction, including the purpose and hypothesis
• A complete list of materials needed
• Step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the experiment
• Inquiry questions to help you evaluate your own results

In addition, this book gives you a thorough introduction to developing your own science project, from choosing and researching a topic and finding a mentor, to organizing experiments and data and setting up a backboard, to delivering a top-notch oral presentation. Plus, you’ll find over 400 ideas for science fair topics, 100 award-winning project titles, project supply sources, science fair listings, and more.

Creating a successful science fair project can be an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Get in on the fun and create an interesting, impressive project of your own. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects! --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

JULIANNE BLAIR BOCHINSKI is a former science fair contestant, award winner, and judge, as well as the author of The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects. She is now a trademark and copyright law attorney and a member of the Connecticut Science Fair Committee.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471273376
• ISBN-13: 978-0471273370
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Science Fair Project Guide, November 18, 2004

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scienceguytoo (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

I a am middle school science teacher and have recommended this book to all my students. This book follow's the same format as the author's first book "The Complete Handbook of Science Fair Projects" (also a great book), but this book contains nifty projects and ideas that are about current issues and topics (so kids will stay interested for sure), about 35 full project instructions with detailed diagrams, including materials needed, useful hypothesis statements, procedures, etc., excellent examples of what is expected to make it to elite circle of "finalists" at any science fair. Lots of photos from science fairs around the country, tons of websites to check out for more information on any scientific subject; where to find scientific supplies; list of every science fair in existence; tips and suggestions on how to do a science fair project from start to finish.....and on and on, it has everything you ever want on a book of this subject matter. Very well written and easy to use. I would give it 6 stars if I could!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great information, top-notch science fair projects!, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

I found this book on Amazon back in December while shopping for similar books for my daughter who is doing a science project for school. This book offered a most informative summary for us parents looking for some guidance in helping our children do a science project. There are plenty of great ideas and good examples in this book covering everything about how to do a science fair project from scratch. But I should say, most importantly, it was different (and better) from the other books we bought becvause it provided 35 wonderful science fair project outlines on current topics that are really quite interesting (even from a parental standpoint), projects concerning testing for radiation from cell phones, testing various acidic food types for absorption of aluminum from cooking pans, testing for vitamin content in foods, testing for anti-biotic resistant bacteria, natural mosquito repellant techniques, the list goes on. We were very impressed with this book, also gave many ideas and addresses where to find materials or get information and make contacts, lists of great websites to visit and on and on....well worth the money, this book turned out to be the only book we used. The Science fair is only a few weeks away, we are expecting and keeping our fingers crossed for a good result!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For older child, January 15, 2009

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Janet (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Award-Winning Science Fair Projects (Paperback)

I had hoped that I could open up this book and there would be many 'simple' project ideas to choose from with readily available materials. I was specifically looking for projects for 6-9 year olds. I was slightly disappointed to find that there were no simple projects to select from.