Why Organize A Science Fair?

Science fairs give students the opportunity to study a topic that interests them.Projects can be as varied as your students' interests, such as sports, music, art, rocketry, psychology, and computers. Through their projects, students will discover that science is found in every niche of the universe.

Further, science projects allow students to:

• Use the scientific method to develop an understanding of controls and variables.
• Take an open and creative approach to problem solving.
• Sharpen their writing skills.
• Gain skills in library use.
• Learn that a successful outcome is based not on personal opinion but on scientific fact.
• Develop time management skills.
• Develop public speaking skills as they present projects to classmates and judges.
• Compete in a science fair where students are recognized for academic achievement. The judging process also provides students with the invaluable experience of developing poise and thinking on their feet.

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