Bowie Elementary's Library Links- Science Fair

Science Fair
Print Resources
Bowie Online Catalog- click on the button located at the top, left corner of this web site. Search for your topic by "subject."
	Science materials are typically located in the 500's range of the nonfiction section of the library. Some examples:
	astronomy - 520's
	electricity - 537's
	chemistry - 540's
	weather - 551's
World Book Encyclopedia- library reference section

Online Resources
If you are accessing online resources from home, please click on the Online Resources Off Campus button on the top, left side of the page. You will need the passwords from Ms. Harker to use the resources.
	Encyclopedia Britannica- Click on this link, and then click on the EB logo. Search for your topic.
	Kids Search- Search for "science projects" to get ideas. Search for your topic for information.
	Searchasaurus- Search "science fair" or "science projects" to get ideas. Search for your topic for information.
	World Book Online- Click on this link, and then click on the World Book Online logo. Search for your topic.

Video Clips- You need a password from Ms. Harker to view these videos.
	Everyday Science: Discovering the Scientific Method [20:51], gr. 3-5- Everyday occurrences are explained scientifically.
	How to Prepare for Science Fair [24:02], gr. 6-8-Shows the organization of a project, as well as good project ideas. Ask Ms. Harker for the password to view this video.

Web Sites
	BrainPop- Useful for science experiments and background information
	CyberBee: Sci Fair Project - What to Expect- Reviews how to create a testable question and organize your project.
	Discovery's Science Fair Central- Covers the scientific method and project ideas.
	Neuroscience for Kids - Science Fair Projects- Helpful source for project organization; includes additional resource links at the bottom.
	PBS' Kids: Dragonfly TV's Science Fair Plan- An easy-to-use resource for ideas and ogranization.
	Science Explorer: Exploratorium-At-Home Books- Science activities that may give you ideas for a testable question.
	IPL's Science Fair Ideas- A good source for science fair help.
TEKS for grades K-6
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