This set includes 3 science videos and 3 corresponding teacher handbooks. Each video and handbook is described in detail below.
- Science Projects and Fairs Video
- Science Projects and Fairs Handbook: Tips for Teachers
- Science Project Grade 7-8 Video
- Science Project Grade 6 Video (Includes teacher flyer)
1. Science Projects and Fairs Video and Handbook Information:
This video and teacher handbook will aid teachers and faculty in preparing their school for a science fair. In addition to motivating and educating teachers and administrators, this 40-minute program can alaso be used at an orientation meeting for parents or judges. Topics include science safety, acceptable and unacceptable projects, getting publicity, community interfacing and methods of judging and handling awards. From the program, viewers will acquire both knowledge and appreciation of the science fair and will see it as a viable method for developing process skills, encouraging original thinking, and building self-esteem.
View a sample of the "Judges Worksheet" from the teacher handbook.
- Grades: for teachers
- Running Time: 40 minutes
- Includes: 29-page reproducible teacher handbook.
- Copyright: 1993
2. Science Project Grade 7-8 Video Information:
This video showcases creative experiments, those that you may never have seen at a science fair before. See a physics-ballet experiment and one on the psychology of money. Learn about bacteria on play equipment, see robotic arms, electronic ants and much more. This video also uses examples to illustrate the importance of large sample sizes, repeatability, and the proper management of variables.
- Grades: 7-8
- Running Time: 29 minutes.
- Copyright: 1991
3. Science Project Grade 6 Video Information:
This video is expressly for 6th graders and shows demonstration and experimental type projects. See a Venus Fly Trap, learn about reflection, distillation and the center of gravity. Experimental topics literally "span" from the complex topic of "Which Bridge Design Works Best" to simple observational color analysis of M&Ms. With this video and the teacher's notes that accompany it, you will be encouraged to try two of the experiments in class. Find out how to improve experiments by increasing the sample size and controlling the variables. And finally, see how a project is developed from start to finish by following David as he completes his project in photography.
- Grade: 6
- Running Time: 23 minutes
- Includes: VHS video
- Copyright: 1992