The Walnut Hills H.S. Library has MANY books with hundreds of ideas for science fair projects, all of which are shelved at call number 507 in the library and may be checked out overnight. The following websites also have suggestions on projects for science fairs. When you find science fair information on the web, be sure that it is from a reputable source (schools, libraries, or scientific organizations are best: look for .org or .edu in the URL) and is appropriate for your grade level and project requirements.

Remember to document where you get your information!

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Suggested Web Sites

For General Science Information:

Encyclopedia Britannica- This has great explanations of basic concepts in science, with good diagrams and pictures. Password required from home: ask in the library.From home: user name: infohio; password: explore

Homework Center: Science- This has links to many websites with basic science information.

Discovery School: Science- Links to many sites with basic science information.

SIRS Discoverer- Full text magazine and newspaper articles on many topics; including science. This is a great source of project-oriented information. A username and password to access the INFOhio Electronic Resources is available from the school library media center. Due to reglations from INFOHIO, we can no longer provide this to you online.

Newsbank- This has magazine and newspaper articles for the past ten years, and includes many science magazines. This is a good place to look if you want to find out if your science idea or topic has been in the news. From home: user name:7675; password: 7675

Gale Student Resource Center- Reference, magazine, and newspaper articles about science, and many other topics. A good source for background information. From home: cinc48953

AccessScience- News and articles about science, plus study guides and science reference.From home: user name:infohio; password: explore

For Science Fair Project Information:

Super Science Fair Projects- An excellent site with great information on HOW to think up an idea for a good project, as well as turn your idea into a workable plan.

Science Fair Projects Encyclopedia- A great place to look for ideas about projects in many different areas of science.

Step-by-Step Guide for How to Do a Science Fair Project- Two guides for students who plan to do an experiment based science project: an introductory guide and an intermediate guide to doing experimental science projects. Sample project included.

Homework Center: Science Fair Projects and Science Experiments- Links to MANY sites with sample projects and experiments.

Science Fair Central -- Great place to go if you are planning to do a science project

Amateur Science -- Terrific links and a great way to get ideas for a science project.

The Science Snackbook -- You will really love the science experiments here

Science Fair Project Ideas -- Great place to plan out your science project

Internet Public Library's Your Science Fair Project- All the steps involved in putting together a good science fair project.

Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects- If you like math and want to do a science fair project that involves math, this is the site for you. Be patient: this site is slow to load!