Science project success guide.Science Fairs Awards Programs Were your students inspired by the young scientists featured in this issue? Encourage them to enter their own project in these national awards programs: The Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge The Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) is an annual science and engineering research and exhibit competition for students in grade 5 through 8 and was created in 1999. It is sponsored primarily by Discovery Communications, Science Service, and Elmer's Glue. Leadership, teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. , scientific problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , and the ability to be an effective science communicator. These are the qualities honored by this awards program. Open to students in grades 5 through 8. http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/dysc/ Christopher Columbus Awards This program challenges teams of middle school students to explore and discover opportunities for positive change in their communities using science and technology. www.christophercolumbusawards.com eCYBERMISSlON This Web-based competition is open to students in grades 6 through 9. Student teams are invited to use their science, math, and technology skills to solve problems in their communities. www.ecybermission.com/ Recommended Resources Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite This book from the National Science Teachers Association is perfect for teachers of grades K-8 and offers many practical solutions to energize en·er·gize v. en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing, en·er·giz·es v.tr. 1. To give energy to; activate or invigorate: "His childhood science fairs. To order, visit http://store.nsta.org or call 1-800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 301-638-0200. (Product Number: PB173X) Science Buddies See buddy list. is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that aims to help students develop a love for science and gain a better understanding of the scientific method. For info, visit: www.sciencebuddies.org This Exploratorium Learning Studio site is filled with links to science-fair-related topics: www.exploratorium.edu/Is/pathfinders/scifairs/index.html The Ultimate Science Fair Resource site is filled with tips for creating winning projects: www.scifair.org |
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