Summary of "Cool" Factor in Science Fairs Emphasized in Animated Video
This article announces a virtual science fair contest by Super Science Fair Projects.com, encouraging students to explore math and science. Participants can submit projects following the scientific method or focusing on community "green" efforts, with video submissions allowed. The contest offers prizes like Snap Circuits and telescopes from Elenco Electronics, along with certificates and website features for all entrants.
Parts used in the Super Science Fair Project Contest:
- Ultimate Snap Circuit 750R with internet interface
- Magnacraft 50mm power telescope
- Haze Monitor
- 50-in-One Electronic Playground
- Maxcope Microscope Set
- Super Science Fair eBook
- Entry form
- Email system for submission
Evanston, IL (PRWEB) September 15, 2008
According to a rap song and animated video announcing a new contest on the website http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com:
It’s cool to study math and science
Cause they will prepare you for self reliance.
And even if you don’t win the Nobel Prize
The things you do will make you wise.
According to a rap song and animated video
It’s cool to study math and science
Cause they will prepare you for self reliance.
And even if you don’t win the Nobel Prize
The things you do will make you wise.
“We created the video as a way of encouraging students to tackle these subjects and to enrich their lives by entering science fairs,” says site director Madeline Binder. “And with all the new resources on our site, they have an excellent chance of winning a science fair contest.”
The web site routinely sponsors its own virtual science fair contests and serves as a 24/7 resource for students, teachers and parents. The site features:
Over 600 free science fair projects and ideas
A new search box to make finding subjects and supplies easy
An explanation of all 6 steps of the scientific method
Special information for home-schooling families
Articles and pages especially for teachers
Discounts for supplies
Contest Rules: For the latest contest, students can choose any subject that interests them; they may include a video with their project. The project must either (1) follow the 6-steps of the scientific method or (2) implement a “green” effort into their community. Everything but the entry form must be sent via email. For directions and further details, go to http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html. The deadline is December 15, 2008.
Prizes: Elenco Electronics, Inc and Super Science Fair Projects.com join together in offering the following prizes?
The 1st prize winner receives the Ultimate Snap Circuit 750R with internet interface for electronics and electricity science fair projects.
Two 2nd prize winner: for primary kids – a Magnacraft 50mm. power telescope; middle school thru college – the Haze Monitor which measures pollution in the air and creates environmental pollution science fair projects
Three 3rd prize winners for primary grades – 50-in-One Electronic Playground. Middle school thru college – Maxcope Microscope Set.
All entrants receive a specially designed certificate acknowledging their participation; they will also have their project featured on their own page on the web site.
Ten Runners Up – Super Science Fair eBook emailed to all winners.
Surprise award to anyone who creates and submits a video of their project.
Except for the eBook, winners outside the U.S. or Canada receive a cash award equal to the wholesale price of the prize in their division. The money is deposited in a parent’s PayPal account. Winners will be announced on January 2, 2009 and notified by email.
The rap ends with this catchy imperative:
Get a real brainstorm,
Fill out the entry form.
Get a real brainstorm,
Fill out the entry form.
For contest rules, entry form and to view the video, go to http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html
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- What are the requirements for the project?
The project must either follow the six steps of the scientific method or implement a green effort into the community. - Can I include a video with my project?
Yes, students may include a video with their project entry. - How do I submit my entry?
Everything except the entry form must be sent via email. - What is the deadline for the contest?
The deadline is December 15, 2008. - What prize does the first place winner receive?
The first prize winner receives the Ultimate Snap Circuit 750R with an internet interface. - Are there prizes for middle school students?
Yes, second-place winners in middle school through college receive a Haze Monitor, and third-place winners receive a Maxcope Microscope Set. - Do all participants receive something?
All entrants receive a specially designed certificate and have their project featured on a personal page on the website. - How are international winners compensated?
Winners outside the U.S. or Canada receive a cash award equal to the wholesale price of the prize deposited in a parent's PayPal account.
