Chicago, IL-Students all over the country are headed back to school and will soon have this question in mind, "What am I will do for the science fair this year?" Although science fairs are developed with the best intentions; they frequently bring elevated levels of stress and headaches to educators, students and parents as poorly planned projects go awry while supportive parents rush to gather the necessary materials for their child's project.
Science Fair Sanity, http://www.sciencefairsanity.com, is a free resource developed to address the fears most commonly associated with science fairs: What am I supposed to do? Where will I get the supplies? How am I going to present this? The site contains free information and resources for students and educators. Teachers can share information and questions on organizing their science fairs and receive assistance finding judges to participate. They can also find numerous free resources such as the Teacher Guide: Steps to a Successful Science Fair Project and a handout that provides questions for the judges. Students and parents can download free science fair project ideas and find information on how they can display their work and present to judges. Links are provided where students can find materials to supplement their science fair project.
Science Fair Sanity is the brainchild of Michael Ockrim, Founder and President of Chicago School Supply. "Science fairs are such an enriching activity for students and teachers to participate in; but I know they can be overwhelming."
