Don't forget that your Review of Literature is due October 13!
This section of your science fair research paper is a collection of the information you've found (from books, articles, websites, or experts) covering your topic. You should already be rolling on your research, but in case you need some help, here are some resources you may find useful.
General Resources
--Before you have done anything else, make sure you have read all the important documents explaining the science fair so that you know what you're doing and where to begin.
--How do you do research, anyway? Here's your step-by-step guide. Be sure to try out the True or Bogus? game.
--You really need to check out the Chicago Public Library. Check out their wide variety of online resources, or find a library near you.
--For background information on your topic, you can start at the Encarta encyclopedia.
--Science Buddies is definitely one of my favorite science fair info sites.
--Although it includes advertisements, I'm a fan of the science section of How Stuff Works.
--The Internet Public Library has a good selection of science fair resources.
--At Dewey Browse, librarian Gail Shea Grainger has come up with a list of research resources she finds useful.
--Even more librarian-chosen, kid-friendly suggestions can be found at KidsClick.
--Science News for Kids has great articles that I often use in class.
--For help with correctly using APA style in your reference list, see my guide to citation or take a look at this website from Loyola University Maryland.
--Discovery Education has great information for kids and parents about how to put together a quality project.
So you're doing a project on...
Here are a few common science fair topics and links to go with them. Don't see your topic in this section? Leave a comment at the bottom of the post and I will try to help you out with a suggested resource or two.
--Chemistry: Chem4Kids has good basic info to help you understand it.
--Mold: The Environmental Protection Agency has a guide to mold, and here are some instructions for getting your mold started, and information about what it actually is.
--Cleaning products: The Soap and Detergent Association has some information on what common products contain.
--The human brain: Take a look at this information on the nervous system.
--Plants: Check out the plant page on Biology4Kids.com.
--Earth or the environment: Check out the Encyclopedia of Earth.
