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Thinking scientifically and organising your project

Click the image to access NASA - how to do a science fair project videos. This site is American but it has great ideas to get you started thinking about how to research and ask scientific questions.

Digital sources of information

Try Britannica Encyclopaedia, Ebsco journals, Science research centre for current and accurate information.

Digital resources

Science experiment books available in the library

There are many books in the library to help you get started on your research and experiment. The best resource is Experiment Central. It is available for use in the library. Make sure you have a browse it has fantastic ideas and information.

Science Research Project Ideas

These websites have many science topics and research ideas to help you get started designing your research project.

Science Buddies

Experiment ideas are organised by topic eg chemistry and food science, aerodynamics, robotics, ocean sciences.

Discovery education science fair central

Check the idea finder tab for inspring topics. The timeline is useful to help organise your timeframe for the research project.

Science Museum London

Lots of useful backgound information and interactive resources.

Science news for students

Current sience articles written for science students

Encyclopaedia of Life

Extensive information about the sciences - available outside school network

Khan academy

Science videos presented by experts are accessible here on a wide rangeof science topics. Use the search bar to find video's on your topic.

Physics today online magazine

All things physics are discussed here. The current issue and back issues can be accessed. Excellent information for those who are really into science.

Clcikview

Clickview has hundreds of science videos that you can watch at school or at home. Ask Mrs Penson or Mr May if you need help accessing clickview.

Search the library catalogue for websites, books, and clickview videos

Search the library catalogue here. If you need help see Mrs Penson.

Referencing

For online referencing tools go to the referencing tab on SPHcentral or use this link

Referencing

Ensure you use Harvard referencing style. 

Scientific search engines

Don't just use google, here are some amazing science search engines. 

Choose the best search engine in noodle tools for your purpose - there are many options here.