Monthly Archives: February 2008

2008 Regional Science Fairs

The 2008 Science Fair ‘season’ begins in March. As new dates and details are made available – this information will be updated here in PDF format. If you have information that should be added or updated please email events@sciencefairinfo.ns.ca.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Example Project: Innovation

There are three types of Science Fair projects – ‘Experiment’, ‘Study’ or ‘Innovation’. This video highlights a project where the student chose ‘Innovation’.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Example Project: Study

There are three types of Science Fair projects – ‘Experiment’, ‘Study’ or ‘Innovation’. This video highlights a project where the student chose ‘Study’.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Example Project: Experiment

There are three types of Science Fair projects – ‘Experiment’, ‘Study’ or ‘Innovation’. This video highlights a project where the student chose ‘Experiment’.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 7 – Conclusion

Now that you know more about Science Fairs – we hope you will get involved and enjoy the Science Fair Experience. With a little planning, an interesting topic, and an understanding of the rules – Science Fairs can be fun.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 6 – Presenting the Results

When the big day comes and you’re being judged on your project – presentation is everything! This chapter provides some great tips and interviews with students at the Canada Wide Science Fair. Rehearse – Rehearse – Rehearse.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 5 – Creating Display Boards

The display board is a very important part of every Science Fair project and has to meet certain guidelines. Your material should be well organized and easy to read from a distance.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 4 – Conducting Trials

The more trials you do when conducting an experiment the more confidence you will have in your results. This chapter covers why you should keep a detailed log book for your Science Fair project to keep a record of your … Continue reading

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 3 – Developing the Project

There are three types of Science Fair projects. Once you’ve decided on a topic – decide if yours is an ‘Experiment’, a ‘Study’ or an ‘Innovation’. This chapter offers information and tips on developing your project and includes interviews with … Continue reading

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 2 – Getting Started

This chapter of “Preparing for Science Fairs” includes tips and interviews with students on how to get started and choose a topic for your Science Fair Project.

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Preparing for Science Fairs DVD

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 … Continue reading

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