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Find Other Materials at the Library
Indexes to Science Fair Projects
Other Web Resources
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- Gale Encyclopedia of
Science
Call # Adult Ref. 503 Ga
- New Illustrated Science &
Invention Encyclopedia
Call # Juv. Ref. 603
NE
- New Book of Popular
Science
Call # Adult & Juv. Ref. 500
Ne
- Science Experiments on File
Call # Juv. Ref. 507.8 Sc
- Van Nostrand's Scientific
Encyclopedia
Call # Adult Ref. 503 VA
- World Book Encyclopedia
Call # Adult & Juv.
Ref. 031 Wo
- World Book Encyclopedia of
Science
Call # Ref. 503 Wo
- World Book's Young Scientist
Call #
Juv. Ref. 503 Wo
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MAGAZINE
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Selected
Online Databases: including
Access
Science: McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
Online : A fully searchable collection of
science reference materials including current science news, biographies,
study guides, image gallery.
Student Research Center:
This resource is designed especially for youth in grades 6-12. To begin
a basic search, click on "Science" and select a topic.
NPL
Math & Science Homework Resources
collection.
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Print Indexes to
Magazines:
Readers' Guide to
Periodical Literature--Adult Ref. 050 Re
Index to articles found in 300+
magazines.
Children's Magazine
Guide
(Juv. Reference, Main Library)
Subject index to children's
magazines.
For a complete listing of magazines available at the
library, please see the Periodicals
List.
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On-line
Catalog:
- To find books about your project ideas
or science fair procedures, do a subject search using terms
such as "science-- experiments" or "science projects." Or,
do a keyword search. For example: "ecology," or
"crystals."
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Vertical Files:
Look for information on your topic in
the
Science Vertical File (Lower Level - Main Library).
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Browse the shelves in both the Juvenile and Adult
Departments:
500-509 ideas for
projects 520-529 astronomy
530-539 physics, light, heat, force, magnets
540-549 chemistry, acids, crystals
550-559 earth sciences, weather, volcanoes
570-579 nature study, biology, ecology
580-589 plants, mold, photosynthesis
590-599 wild animals, animal behavior
620-629 electricity, batteries, magnets
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INDEXES TO SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
These indexes are searchable by topic or
keyword. Search these indexes for a book title containing your experiment,
and then check our online
catalog to see if the book is available at NPL.
Akron-Summit County Public Library Science Fair
Project Index
http://www.ascpl.lib.oh.us/scifair/
Columbus Metropolitan Library Science
Fair Projects Index
http://www.columbuslibrary.org/cmlscif/browse2.cfm
OTHER SCIENCE FAIR RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Bunsen Bob's Science
Hunt
http://www.sciencehunt.com
Well-organized
web site for elementary and middle school students. Sections include
descriptions of the scientific method, a step-by-step guide to a
successful science project, photo galleries of past project displays, and
tips for mom and dad.CyberFair: A Resource for and By
Elementary Science Students
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.html
Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair
www.sciserv.org/isef/primer/
"ISEF--the the
world's largest pre-college science competition--provides an opportunity
for the best young scientists to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge
science projects, and compete for over $3 million in awards and
scholarships."
OPLIN's OH!Kids Science
Index
http://new.oplin.org/ohkids/Homework/science/sciproj.htm
Includes science fair projects page, as well as sections on
biology, earth science and chemistry, and space and astronomy.
Science Fair Central
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
"A comprehensive guide to creating your
science fair project." Includes questions & answers to 300 science
fair questions from Janice VanCleave & online Science Fair
Handbook.
Math & Science
Gateway
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science/
Math & science links for teachers & students grades
9-12 from Cornell University
Science Fair Projects
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com
This
site has over 500 fully searchable and categorized science fair projects,
with full instructions and explanations. You can search for ideas for your
projects by simply entering a keyword on whatever interests you. Science Fair Project Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/
The Internet Public Library offers an
annotated list of science fair resources.
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