| Willard Science Fair - References & Resources |
There are many, easily accessible source for information on science fair projects.
- Willard School Library
- Concord Free Public Library – Children’s Department (main building)
- Extensive science fair notebooks prepared by Bob Fardy, former Concord Public Schools K-5 Science Curriculum Specialist
- Numerous books on reserve about science projects, experiments, etc.
- Harvard Museum of Natural History (617) 495-3045 www.hmnh.harvard.edu
- Museum of Science (617) 723-2500 www.mos.org
- Acton Discovery Museum (978) 264-4200 www.discoverymuseums.org
- The MIT Museum (617) 253-4444 web.mit.edu/museum/
- New England Aquarium (617) 973-5200 www.neaq.org
- EcoTarium (Worcester) (508) 929-2700 www.ecotarium.org
- Drumlin Farm (Mass Audubon) (781) 259-2200 www.massaudubon.org
- New England Aquarium (617) 973-5206 www.neaq.org/education
Googling “science fair” will produce links to many other informational sites.
| Source |
Available materials |
Phone/location |
Edmund Scientific
scientificsonline.com
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Lenses, magnets, motors, optical equipment, robotics |
(800) 728-6999 |
| www.sciencekit.com |
over 1500 products for K-6 |
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| You-Do-It Electronics |
electronic kits |
(781) 449-1005 |
Radio Shack
www.radioshack.com |
electronic supplies |
(978) 263-2960
Acton, MA |
| Pet shops |
mealworms |
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| Toy stores |
chemistry kits |
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| Hardware stores |
building materials, electric and plumbing supplies |
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West Concord Five and Ten
Staples |
self-standing cardboard presentation boards, poster board, general supplies |
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