8 Elemental Steps to Participating in a Science Fair
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There are 8 Elemental Steps to participating in a Science Fair. What makes a good science fair project? It depends on what you want to know!
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Project Ideas by Topic
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Finding the Science in Everyday Life
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Doing a science fair project does not have to be a drag. Instead of searching the internet for someone else’s idea, try finding the science in something you are interested in.
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Projects That Should Be Pre-approved
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The following link is a direct connection to the YSC information on project approval:
http://ysf.ca/Members/pdirectory4.aspx
It includes rules and necessary forms for experiments with humans, other animals, explosives and firearms, and recombinant DNA.
Experiments with living things or dangerous equipment and materials are closely monitored. Ethics and safety are major concerns with all experimentation. Feeding caffeine to small vertebrates would be considered an unusual stress on the animal, and would not be approved.
Homemade explosive devices would be questioned. Some projects can proceed under supervision if pre-approved. Every Year there are project that arrive at the Canada-Wide Science Fair that have not met the conditions outlined in the rules. They are disqualified and the students are sent home.
If there is any doubt that the project you are considering might be rejected, protect yourself by checking the rules at the link above and complete any necessary forms before you have done a lot of work.
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Science Fair Documents Archive
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A collection of related Science Fair-related documents from various sources.
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'Preparing for Science Fairs' DVD
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Hands-on science projects are a great way to show students how fun science can be. This is the reason why NS YES! (Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science) teamed up with EnCana to create 'Preparing for Science Fairs', an inspirational DVD for teachers and students about science projects.
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Science Fairs - An Experience for You!
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This feature video was produced by EnCana Corporation and Prisma Productions for the Halifax Sci-Tech Expo, Nova Scotia Youth Experiences in Science and the Nova Scotia Department of Eduction.
Check out our Blog for more Video Clips.
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Ask a Scientist
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In this section you'll find a collection of links to other great websites where you can find answers to those science-related questions. Before you ask a question: Make sure you talk to your teacher or parents first, and have a specific topic or question in mind.
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Science Links
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From this section you can access a collection of Science Links organized by category. If you know of (or maintain) a site that you think we should include here, please please let us know.
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NS YES! on Facebook
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Check out or new NS YES! page on Facebook - where we'll be posting more news, videos and links to science fair resources.
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