It turns out* that the local NBC affiliate did a piece on the California State Science Fair (which I reported on yesterday). There’s a brief overview, shots of some of the students talking at their displays during the judging, and interviews with some of the students. It’s rather good. Link to it here (unfortunately you have to let it play a brief ad first).
-cvj
(*Thanks, Chris Gould!)
(In case you find yourself wondering: Yes, that is indeed your host that they pass by for about a nanosecond on their way past some of the displays.)
Science fairs which include adults are a little out-of-the normal, but it’s a great way to have the kids step up and perform. Unfortunately for me, my school’s science fair is overrun by people with the same old projects year in and year out. If only people would learn the value of unique ideas.
Have a look on the fair’s website. I gave the link. There’s a huge range of ages from very young to seniors… and from the range of projects and their descriptions – which I point to in the post – you can learn what sorts of questions they develop and strengthen their scientific skills on.
Cheers,
-cvj
I was wondering though, what age are these kids? They don’t seem that old. Senior year highschool maybe?
I’ve never been to science fair before, what is the degree of difficulty of comprehending them? Or are they just ideas that the kids try and introduce and back up? Or is it more research around a previously researched (or unpreviously researched?) subject?
Just trying to get an idea here ;).
Glad you liked it… I tried not to look. Turned the sound down and looked away… Don’t like being forced to watch a commercial. But yes, the local-style ones can be funny.
Cheers,
-cvj
Nice video! American commercials are funny. Larry Miller, executive of Sit’n Sleep. Makes me giggle.