Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools [Paperback]

Patricia Hachten Wee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 1998

Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools offers step-by-step instructions for a hands-on learning experience for children in grades 2-5 who are doing science fair projects. Curiosity Bug, a friendly companion, guides the student through every step of a science fair project: finding and researching a topic, developing a controlled experiment, making graphs, and designing a display. Curiosity Bug's sample project provides the child with a detailed example, and worksheets allow the child to work comfortably with his or her own data.

Subsequent chapters include two sample projects in each field of science (animals and insects, plants, chemistry, the environment, and microscopes). These are perfect starter projects presented in cookbook style with complete instructions and resources. The child can choose one, follow the procedures given, and plug in his or her data and results. Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools also provides examples of graphs, ideas for display, and opportunities for further research.

Each chapter also includes ten other project ideas and a list of related children's books. A final section provides parents, teachers, and librarians with sample letters, forms, and layouts to facilitate setting up a science fair. This book is sure to spark any student's interest in the intriguing, absorbing world of science.

Editorial Reviews

Review

..format and presentation of the subject matter are highly structured and easy to follow. Her use of the "Curiosity Bug"... keeps the young reader focused...I recommend it highly as a resource in elementary schools. (Science Books & Films )

Holding a science fair can be a great way to wrap up the school year, and Science Fair Projects for Elementary Schools from Scarecrow Press can be a great help to students and teachers. This useful resource book guides kids through every step of a science project--from selecting an idea to writing a conclusion. (Creative Classroom )

One of the Best Books for Children 19999999 (Science Books & Films )

...a soup to nuts template for completing a science fair project. From the selection of an idea, through the procedures, observations, and conclusions as well as the details of creating a display, this book will help adults guide students in applying the scientific method to science fair projects. (Knowledge Quest )

One of the Best Books for Children 1999 (Science Books & Films )

About the Author

Patricia Hachten Wee (M.S.Ed., Temple University) has taught biology, scientific research, ecology, environmental science, and physical science. She has advised and encouraged students in science fair project work for many years and is the author of Managing Successful Science Fair Projects (J. Weston Walch, 1996). In addition to teaching and writing, Mrs. Wee is a freelance copy editor of scientific journals and a planning commissioner for her township.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press (November 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810835436
• ISBN-13: 978-0810835436
• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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