One thing a new science teacher will be searching for is some one day science fair projects that the kids can easily use in class. After the first month of school, the new teacher soon understands that they are spending every minute of their spare time creating hands on experiments and activities to make science fun to help supplements their curriculum. Having some ready to use science experiments, written by experienced teachers that can be downloaded immediately for use would be more than helpful. The trick is to find great science projects that are innovative and motivating for your students, that also follow the accepted scientific method commonly expected when conducting a science experiment.
Free or Buy?
One question that comes up when searching online for one day science fair projects is advantages and disadvantages of using free sites or purchasing materials. There are great materials found for free. Usually you will have to try quite a few different places and weed through them to separate out creative and ones from the so-so. In addition the free sites do not always follow the standard scientific procedures teachers are required to use. Materials you buy will provide a complete package that can be stored all in one spot, your computer.
Credentials
It would also be wise to check the credentials of the author. Teacher created materials are usually the best. Check to see how long the author has been teaching, where and what grades. Teachers selling their one day science fair projects usually have put together the best of the best that were successful for them and the students enjoyed. New teachers will find that some teachers who sell their products online will offer something for free like a game or newsletter with other suggestions.
Directions
Finding these activities with easy to follow directions that can be sent home, as a science project is also a boost. Teaching the children to enjoy science and follow standard procedures independently, and then share the results either with an in class demonstration or to write up a fancy looking results packet, complete with charts is so important.
Teachers in general will benefit from finding a good supply of quick and easy one day science fair projects that can easily be used during class or for a home experiments. Having this supply available on their computer or school server will make them easy to find year after year. The end result is the chance to use some interesting and different, hands on science projects that the students will enjoy.
Rarely will such a goldmine be found with the free stuff, at this point it will be worth it to find a good product, teacher and parent designed and tested and just buy it. Then you will have it to use for the rest of your career. A digital download can be easily adapted, and individualized, so for every project you buy, you can create a bunch more based on what you have. Often these digital products cost less than what you would pay for a pizza.
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My name is Sue Gnagy Fegan and I used a structured, sequential multisensory teaching approach for the past 34 years. I saw first hand the benefits of engaging students in productive, hands on activities to make learning more meaningful and more fun.
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