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Willard Science Fair - References & Resources


There are many, easily accessible source for information on science fair projects.
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) 253-4444 web.mit.edu/museum/
  7. New England Aquarium (617) 973-5200 www.neaq.org
  8. EcoTarium (Worcester) (508) 929-2700 www.ecotarium.org
  9. Drumlin Farm (Mass Audubon) (781) 259-2200 www.massaudubon.org
  10. New England Aquarium (617) 973-5206 www.neaq.org/education

Links to Project Ideas

www.brainpop.com www.all-science-fair-projects.com scienceclub.org www.scifair.org www.sciencefairadventure.com
scienceproject.com www.sciencebuddies.org billnye.com 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 electronic kits (781) 449-1005
Radio Shack
www.radioshack.com		 electronic supplies (978) 263-2960
Acton, MA
Pet shops mealworms  
Toy stores chemistry kits  
Hardware stores building materials, electric and plumbing supplies  
West Concord Five and Ten
Staples		 self-standing cardboard presentation boards, poster board, general supplies  

 
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