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How fair is the Science Fair?
Science Fair Judges are the “referees” in the sport of science fair. As with all judged sports, such as gymnastics and ice skating, biases will be present, mistakes will be made, and when it is all...
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Top 10 Questions from a Science Fair Judge
Here is a list of the top 10 questions mostly likely asked by a science fair judge during the interview process. Thinking about clear and concise answers beforehand will score you points with any...
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Report like a Scientist OR Captivate like a Journalist
An interesting backboard will help you communicate your results After your project is done and your backboard is made, you will need to work on your interview skills for presenting your project to the...
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A Day in the Life of a Science Fair Judge
6:00 am: On computer, check all email accounts looking for anything urgent from real job, answer emails, check website, Twitter, and Facebook 6:30 am: Off computer, make school lunches, sign homework,...
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What the Science Fair Judge won’t tell you
As a judge, I will look at 20 to 50 projects at any given fair. Here is what you should do to ensure I am happy to be at your project board. 1. Put the title at the top of the center panel. If it is...
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Observations from a science fair judge…
Tiny Tim recommends biology, physics, and chemistry projects, just not ones on him!Today I read 300 science fair project boards, and was saddened to find only 4 original ideas. All of the others were...
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How young is too young for a judged science fair?
This is my first guest blog from another Science Blogger and provides an additional perspective on the Science Fair experience in schools. Leave the Judging for Middle and High School Students By Susan...
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What will the Science Fair Judge ask me?
Judges are the “referees” in the sport of science fair. As with most refereed sports, the losing teams will often blame the referees for failure and, in some cases that is the case, and in other cases...
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This time of year, many students are preparing for an actual science fair competition. Most fairs have an interview portion, when the student will explain their project to one or more judges. This will...
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