Think Like a Scientist: Research Opens the Door

Think Like a Scientist: Research Opens the Door
An Internet Hotlist on Science

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Science, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Online Databases

Popular Science - Great overview of Science Fairs and Projects. Be sure to check out the recommended websites (WWW on the right of the page) under the topic Science Fair.
Science Reference Center - Science background information and experiments.
Science Resource Center - This is a Gale product - the Cadillac of High School resources. Search Science Fair, Scientific Method and 'Science Experiments (Education)' under Subject Search for information on science fairs and individual projects. Check out the Web and the Multimedia resources.
Webfeet - Online database search engine for good education sites. Use search terms such as Science Projects, Scientific Method or your individual project topic.
World Book - May search science project or background information about your topic.

Science Fair and /or Scientific Method Overview

Science Fair Projects: Understanding and Using the Scientific Method - Helpful information on understanding the Scientific Method.
What Makes a Good Science Fair Project? - Good overview of Science Fair Project.

Science Fair Project - Step-by-Step

IPL’s Science Fair Project Resource Guide - Guides you through your Science Fair Project.
Science Fair Central - Science Fair Step-by-Step and resources.
Science Fair Projects on the Web - Valuable site which covers the Scientific Method and the process of constructing a Science Fair Project.

Research Guides and Tools

Information Literacy - Use information on research process.
Knightcite - Citation Builder.
Research Guide - Helpful guide to research process.

Experiments

All Science Fair Projects - Ideas for projects by grade level.
Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Support Center - Covers all aspects of the project.
Florida - Agriculture - Covers the Scientific Method and lists many ideas for projects.
Fun Science Gallery: THE AMATEUR SCIENTIST'S SITE - Experiments by grade level.

Content by Geri Cvetic, gcvetic@aacps.org
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Last revised Wed Nov 11 13:18:07 US/Pacific 2009