{"product_id":"strategies-for-winning-science-fair-projects-paperback-softback-9780471419570","title":"Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471419570","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStrategies for Winning Science Fair Projects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoyce Henderson (Author), Heather Tomasello (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471419570, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 November 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages, Photos: 15 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 9 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 0.9 cm, 0.234 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDiscover the Secrets of Science Fair Success with This Essential Guide . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by a science fair judge and an international science fair winner, this must-have resource is packed with strategies and pointers for putting together a winning science fair project. Here you'll get the nitty-gritty on a wide variety of topics, from the fundamentals of the science fair process to the last-minute details of polishing your presentation, including:\u003cbr\u003e * Choosing the right project for you \u003cbr\u003e * Doing research and taking notes\u003cbr\u003e * Using the scientific method\u003cbr\u003e * Writing up procedures, data, and conclusions\u003cbr\u003e * Creating eye-catching backboards\u003cbr\u003e * Handling pre-contest jitters\u003cbr\u003e * Dealing with difficult judges\u003cbr\u003e * and much more \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With insider tips, checklists, and solid advice from people who've been there, Strategies for Winning Science Fair Projects is the one guide you'll need for science fair season and beyond.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. Why Do You Want to Be in the Science Fair?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Is Involved?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Benefits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beyond the Local Competition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Costs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Getting Started: Selecting a Research Topic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Narrowing the Field.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Researching Possible Topics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Keep It Simple.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Keep It Narrow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cause and Effect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls to Avoid.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. There's a Method to the Madness: Using the Scientific Method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basic Elements of a Science Fair Project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Problem and Hypothesis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Purpose.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Background.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Materials and Procedure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Data and Results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Who? What? Where? When? and How? The Science Research Paper.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Who?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Where?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Putting It Together on One Page.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Murphy's Law of Science Research: If Anything Can Go Wrong, It Will.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Time Is of the Essence.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating a Timeline.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Time Management Tips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be Prepared.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Safety First: Safety Guidelines for Experimentation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chemicals 42\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Labs Are Dangerous Places 42\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What's Green, Glows in the Dark, and Is Growing on My Project?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sterile Technique.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sterilization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Better Safe than Sorry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Data, Not Just a Star Trek Character: How to Interpret and Display Data.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Making a Data Table.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mean, Median and Mode: The \"Three Musketeers\" of Statistics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Would You Like That in a Pie, Bar, or Line?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring the Range of Your Results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Misteaks, Mistaxe, Mistackes, Mistakes: Sweating the Small Stuff\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Catching Spelling and Grammatical Errors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Common Spelling and Grammatical Errors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Where It's OK to Make Mistakes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preventing Plagiarism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. You Only Have One Chance to Make a First Impression: Your Backboard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assembly Required.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mats and Lettering.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Should Go Where?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Finished Product.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. 'Twas the Night Before the Fair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 11 Keeping Your Cool: The Big Day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \"What If \" Kit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dress for Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meeting and Greeting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Main Show.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Ugly Judge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Relax!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 12. \"Your Honor . . .\": Who Are the Judges and What Do They Want?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Who Are the Judges?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Do Judges Want?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Can You Learn from Your Judges?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meeting Face-to-Face.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 13. Is There Life After the Science Fair?: After the Big Day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Defining Personal Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your Science Fair Project: The Sequel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Publishing and Patents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After the Last Fair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Returning as a Judge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 14. A Letter to Parents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Get Involved Early.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assist with Time Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Assist with Research and Experimentation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be a Proofreader and Audience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Be Your Child's Cheerleader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You Can't Relive Your Youth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: Researching Online.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ask Jeeves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: References for Studying Statistics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Picture%20books,%20activity%20books%20\u0026amp;%20early%20learning%20material%20%5BYB%5D%22\"\u003eYB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293472223512,"sku":"9780471419570","price":12.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471419570.jpg?v=1781640917","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/strategies-for-winning-science-fair-projects-paperback-softback-9780471419570","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}