Science Fair References & Resources

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) 253-5927	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

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