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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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:16:53 +0000

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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:14:22 +0000

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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:58:27 +0000

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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:54:52 +0000

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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:52:12 +0000

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

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:47:07 +0000

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 trials and results.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 3 – Developing the Project

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:43:26 +0000

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 students at the Canada Wide Science Fair.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Part 2 – Getting Started

NSYES — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:16:55 +0000

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

NSYES — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:49:40 +0000

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.

Common questions from students are: “Where do I start?” “How do I come up with an idea?” and “How do I conduct an experiment?” – these questions and more are answered in this fun DVD that takes a look inside the Canada Wide Science Fair through the eyes of students. Preparing for Science Fairs is hosted by two award winning Nova Scotians from the 2007 Canada Wide Science Fair….Sheralynne Deveaux and Darren Rhodenhizer.

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Preparing for Science Fairs – Introduction

Part 2 – Getting Started

Part 3 – Developing the Project

Part 4 – Conducting Trials

Part 5 – Creating Display Boards

Part 6 – Presenting the Results

Part 7 – Conclusion

Example Project: Experiment

Example Project: Study

Example Project: Innovation

The video features interviews with youth across Canada who give tips on how to:

Come up with a great project idea
Conduct preliminary research
Conduct the experiment/study/innovation
Create an eye-catching display board
Make an award-winning presentation

“Preparing for Science Fairs” takes the viewer through the steps in preparing a project for competition, and includes a simulation of the development of a science project. Using a computer you can access a range of bonus support material including useful websites, documents, and suggestions. Also included are presentations on the three types of projects: experiments, studies, and innovations, with examples of student projects.

‘We hope that teachers will find this useful for all students doing science projects, whether or not they compete in a Regional Science Fair,’ says Cliff Coveyduc, program director of NS YES! Produced by Prisma Productions, copies of the DVD’s may be made for students to take home, and extra copies are available on request. We would be pleased to send a copy to each science teacher at your school while supplies last. Clips and other materials will also be made available on Sciencefairinfo.ns.ca.

“Preparing for Science Fairs” has been distributed to all Junior and Senior High Schools in Nova Scotia. Order your own free copy while supplies last!

To place your order email coveydcs@gov.ns.ca and indicate your request for the Preparing for Science Fairs DVD and your:

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