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2012 Science Fair
There are several research resources available for students through the HRHS Library and we will also be happy to help you find material from other libraries.
Databases
Facts on File Suite of Databases
Please ask the librarians for the passwords
The most useful choices within the databases will be Science Online and Today's Science.
InfoTrac
Please ask the librarians for the passwords
Databases with articles on the social issues, science, health, history, government, business, and the arts and humanities from thousands of U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, government documents and wire services. Also includes the Biography Resource Center that is especially helpful for biographical information on scientists or inventors.
Ask for a handout from the librarians on how to access the databases from home.
Library Catalogs:
HRHS Library Catalog
C/W Mars Library Catalogs Links to most public libraries in the area. We will be happy to place inter-library loan orders for students and faculty.
Teacher Websites:
Ms. Christoferson's Science Wiki
Mr. Smith's Science Web Site
Ms. Jewett's 8th grade Science Blog
Ms. Tracy's 8th grade Science Page
Internet Sources:
Science Buddies Web Site: Information and topic selection tools.
Science Fair Central
Sponsored by Discovery Education and 3M.
Homeworkspot.com Science Fair Page Information and topic selection tools.
Links to tips, ideas and information on scientific method
Dragonfly TV site
Spin the super science spinner for project ideas
The Internet Public Library Science Fair Resource Guide
Information on how to get started, topics, the scientific method and research tools
Massachusetts Science Fair page
Science News for Kids
Source for research information and project ideas
Mosaic Magazine
Online search for articles published in the National Science Foundation magazine
Subject Indexes:
Librarian's Internet Index
Virtual Library
Both sites are subject indexes, meaning the information is divided into subject areas to search within. All of the sites listed have been checked for relevance by information professionals.
Specific Science Topics:
Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion Calculation Graph
Projectile Motion
Projectile Simulation
Physics Help: Projectile Motion
Connexions: Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion: Motion in two dimensions
Electricity and Magnetism
Ippex Page:Interactive Physics
Electricity
Energy Information Administration: Energy Kids
How Stuff Works: Electricity
Science Made Simple: Static Electricity
Electrical References
U.S. Energy Administration Information: Electricity Explained
Magnetism
Nasa: Magnetism
NDT Magnetism Page
How Stuff Works: How Magnets Work
Newton's Laws
Physics Classroom
Physics Classroom Multimedia
Newton's Laws of Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion
Human Behavior
Understanding Human Behavior
Human Behavior Then and Now
Bibliography Help:
For Science Fair research you will use the APA citation format.
Citation Machine
The Owl at Purdue APA formatting and style guide from Purdue University.
Page last updated November 15, 2011
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