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  • cinattra Dec 9, 2009 @ 6:16 am | delete
    3rd graders and below should not be doing science fair projects. The parents will end up doing the bulk if not all of the project.

    They should be introduced to the elements of science fair projects at that's it. It doesn't teach anything if the parents are doing and not merely assisting.
  • sunshineandlight Aug 21, 2009 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Do a science fair project to find out!
    [in reply to julissa]
  • Homeschool Teacher Jul 23, 2009 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Science fair projects can be done by kids of nearly any age. However, the subjects and experiments that are developed need to be age appropriate and child appropriate. Keep this in mind when helping your kids with their SFP.
  • sunshineandlight Dec 1, 2009 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Actually science fair projects are really for middle school thru college.

    Primary grade children do not have the educational knowledge base to do statistics or how to create table graphics to depict their findings. They are capable to do experiments which can be a lot of fun and will open the door to their wanting to do science fair projects.
  • Jade Mar 21, 2009 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    cool
  • sunshineandlight Dec 1, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Glad you like the Lense! What specifically do you believe is "cool"?
  • julissa Mar 11, 2009 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    what popcorn pops the most
  • sunshineandlight Dec 1, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    This is a perfect science experiment that primary thru middle school students can do. Will not give you the answer because then you will not learn how to go thru the 6-steps of the scientific method. The process is the most important because you learn to do a process you can apply it to anything!
  • trish Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    just looking
  • jbrockway Aug 1, 2008 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    I agree whole heartedly that science fair projects are important from K on up. Not only does it help develop problem solving skills, it also helps with interview type situations - when the kids have to explain their projects to judges. They have to be articulate, concise and convincing. So, science gets covered, problem solving gets covered and communication gets some work, also.
  • D Greig Jul 6, 2008 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Very helpful info...
  • sunshineandlight Jan 6, 2010 @ 11:12 am | delete
    J brockway, kindergarden thru 3rd grade is a little young for kids to be doing science fair projects. Experiments yes. But SFPs requires advanced math and organizational skills that these kids to not have.
  • mari Jul 6, 2008 @ 11:58 am | delete
    we love this newsletter. we think it's one of the best for children and parents alike and it certainly fills the need for interesting science information that is fun and easy to do while you are learning every step of the way! thanks from you enthusiast, mari
  • JEB Jul 1, 2008 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    I agree with this completely. It is important to get kids excited about science as well as to develop their skills at doing research in an organized fashion (follow the scientific principles). Thumbs up :)

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