12 Outstanding Science Fair Projects & Experiments

B. Science Kits that are geared toward science fair projects. Yes, we called all the manufacturers and representatives of each company and complied the best for you.
   And we are giving away FREE the Super Science Fair Projects eBook with the purchase of these kits. Why? Because whether you make up your own project or use a kit, you still need to do the 6-steps of the scientific method.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-science-kits.html

C. 20 free renewable energy science fair projects and ideas
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/renewable-energy-science-fair-project-ideas.html

D. For Teachers - Renewble engergy science projects and ideas for the classroom. Also look for the special pricing for the Picoturbine Windmill Educational Windmill kit.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/renewable-energy-education-in-the-classroom.html

E. Young Scientists Club Science Kits for Kindergarten thru 12 years old. Special bundle pricing for the holidays, deep discounts and low shipping charges. Can purchase individually. Shipped internationally.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/young-scientists-club-science-kit-set.html

F. Now there are call out pages both for information pages and science kits. Call out pages breaks down the subjects into smaller categories. And on each sales page there are free science fair projects and ideas.

How to decide upon a category for your project
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-project-ideas.html

How to break the category down and choose a topic
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-project-ideas.html

Scientific Research
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/scientific-method-for-kids.html

How to Write a Projects Report
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/kids-science-fair-projects.html

Asronomy Science Fair supplies, projects and ideas.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/space-science-fair-projects.html

Biology Science Fair supplies, projects and ideas.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/biology-science-fair-project-ideas.html

Chemistry Science Fair supplies, projects and ideas.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/chemistry-science-fair-project-ideas.html

Earth (Geology) Science Fair supplies, projects and ideas
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/earth-science-fair-projects.html

Physics Science Fair supplies, projects and ideas which now include resources for rockets and robots.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/physics-science-fair-project-ideas.html

Graphics for your science fair project
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/graphics.html

More Science Kits
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-kits.html

2. Site of the month
Dangerous Decibels. Dangerous Decibels is a project to reduce noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) in kids. Each section features a game or demonstration to show how hearing works or ways to protect your hearing. Before you try the virtual exhibit, make sure your computer has the free Macromedia Shockwave or Macromedia Flash plug-ins.

3. Grants for Teachers
Are you a teacher who has an idea for a great science program for your class or school? Are you looking for money to fund your program? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, then a Toyota Tapestry Grant for Science Teachers can help!

Tapestry Grants are sponsored by the Toyota company and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). A total of 50 one-year grants (maximum of $10,0000) and at least 20 mini grants (maximum of $2,500) will be awarded in early 2006.

The NSTA web site has a list of proposals awarded in 2005, an application for 2006 grants (due January 19, 2006) and tips for writing a winning proposal: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/

4. In the News

Colorado looks at biomass projects.
Casper Star-Tribune
VAIL, Colo. There's a potential upside to all those trees in the West killed by beetles and drought. It's called biomass, a catchall term used to describe a variety of ways wood and other biological waste and byproducts can be used to create energy.

Astronaut teen heading to D.C. for science fair
Florida Today
An Astronaut High School student who has excelled in science fairs since third grade is among 40 students nationwide chosen to participate in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge.

Teen chosen as finalist for Discovery science fair
Provo Daily Herald
You won't find Alex Uribe reading the latest Harry Potter book. The 14-year-old Eagle Mountain resident prefers studying a quantum mechanics textbook."Ever since I could remember, I always was making my own little theories and ideas about how things worked," he said.

High-tech
Muzi
Japan Weds Nature, High-Tech at World Fair 2005-03-19: NAGAKUTE, Japan - Imagine a future where robots work as receptionists and street cleaners and cities build walls of vegetation to combat global warming.

Science fair fun (not frenzy)
Ten tips - It feels as though school has barely started. But if your school hosts a science fair competition, it’s not too early to start planning the project.

Orange Grove 6th-grader's eyes on national science prize
Arizona Daily Star
As a curious youngster, Alex Erstad would head into his kitchen and mix whatever food items he found in the cabinets.

Talent of Discovery: Student to participate in Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
thedailytimes.com
Taylor Jones, a seventh-grader at Heritage High School, wants to be part of the equation that will one day cure cancer. With his interest in microbiology and recent nationwide recognition, he seems to be on the right track.

Young scientific minds at work
Laramie Boomerang
Seventh grader Harraz MohdReza was sure he was in trouble; he just couldn’t think of what for. Harraz’s father’s stern look was a playful joke on his son, however, and temporarily hid MohdReza Razali’s paternal pride — and a surprise.

Propelling a young scientist
The News & Advance
Chad Gottusoâ's catapult has launched him into elite company. The 12-year-old is one of 400 semifinalists from across the country in the 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge.

5. Books of the Month
Teachers: Teaching Science as Inquiry (10th Edition). Teaching Science as Inquiry introduces prospective and experienced teachers to the science content, teaching strategies, and inquiry activities necessary to teach science in contemporary ways.

Students: Cell And Microbe Science Fair Projects: Using Microscopes, Mold, And More (Biology! Best Science Projects). Grade 6 and Up – An introduction to the study of cells and microbes within the parameters of scientific inquiry. Several experiments are outlined.