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Willard Science Fair - References & Resources

There are many, easily accessible source for information on science fair projects.

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LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS

1.  Willard School Library    
2.  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.
3.  Harvard Museum of Natural History  (617) 495-3045 www.hmnh.harvard.edu
4.  Museum of Science  (617) 723-2500 www.mos.org
5.  Acton Discovery Museum (978) 264-4200 www.discoverymuseums.org
6.  The MIT Museum (617) 253-5927 web.mit.edu/museum/ 
7.  New England Aquarium (617) 973-5200 www.neaq.org/education
8.  EcoTarium (Worcester) (508) 929-2700 www.ecotarium.org
9.  Drumlin Farm (Mass Audubon) (781) 259-2200 www.massaudubon.org/
Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/
Drumlin_Farm/index.ph
10. Boston Children’s Museum (617) 426-6500 www.bostonkids.org/index.html


LINKS TO PROJECT IDEAS

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www.brainpop.com www.all-science-fair-projects.com www.scienceclub.org
www.scifair.org www.sciencefairadventure.com www.scienceproject.com
www.billnye.com www.sciencebuddies.org www.stevespanglerscience.com

Googling “science fair” will produce links to many other informational sites.
RESOURCES FOR MATERIALS

Source Available materials Phone/location
Edmund Scientific
scientificsonline.com
Lenses, magnets, motors, optical equipment, robotics (800) 728-6999
www.sciencekit.com/ over 1500 products for K-6  
You-Do-It Electronics
www.youdoitelectronics.com/id86.htm
electronic kits (781) 449-1005
Exit 19A off Rte.128
Radio Shack
www.radioshack.com
electronic supplies (978) 263-2960
Acton
Pet shops mealworms  
Toy stores chemistry kits  
Staples poster board, general supplies  
West Concord Five and Ten self-standing cardboard presentation boards  

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