Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects [Paperback]

Joyce Henderson (Author), Heather Tomasello (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2001

Discover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . .

Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you'll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including:
* Choosing the right project for you
* Doing research and taking notes
* Using the scientific method
* Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions
* Creating eye-catching backboards
* Handling pre-contest jitters
* Dealing with difficult judges
* and much more


With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who've been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you'll need for science fair season and beyond.

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From the Back Cover

Discover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . .

Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you’ll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including:

• Choosing the right project for you
• Doing research and taking notes
• Using the scientific method
• Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions
• Creating eye-catching backboards
• Handling pre-contest jitters
• Dealing with difficult judges
• and much more

With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who’ve been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you’ll need for science fair season and beyond.

About the Author

JOYCE HENDERSON is a writer and experienced science fair judge. She is the author of two previous books and many magazine articles.
HEATHER TOMASELLO is a science fair award winner, researcher, and academic advisor at the University of Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (November 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471419575
• ISBN-13: 978-0471419570
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #493,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)