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Beginning a science fair project can be a challenge; as well as, a lot of fun. Students follow the scientific method to ask a question, research the question, construct a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the data & draw a conclusion. Starting out with a good strategy will help students to produce a successful science fair project display & presentation for the science fair judges.

Showboard offers a collection of top-ranking science fair project idea & instruction books to get students started on the path to an award winning, successful science fair project presentation. Showboard is proud to offer a large selection of Janice Vancleave's best selling science fair project book collection. Janice Vancleave, a former science teacher in public schools, colleges & development courses for numerous districts & organizations, has sold over 2 million copies of her science fair project idea & instruction books. Showboard carries a large selection of Janice Vancleave science fair project books including 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments for grades 3-7; 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre & Incredible Experiments for grades 3-7; 202 Oozing, Bubbling, Dripping & Bouncing Experiments for grades 3-7; 203 Icy, Freezing, Frosty, Cool and Wild Experiments for grades 3-7; Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects for grades 3-8 & Guide to More of the Best Science Fair Projects for grades 3-8. Showboard even carries Janice Vancleave's instructional video Science Shack!

In addition to the valuable knowledge offered by the Janice Vancleave collection; Showboard carries a full line of science fair project idea books & instructions for 1st through 12th grades with selections for students, teachers & parents. Parents may find the Science Fair Handbook for grades 5-8 & the ever popular Science Fair Projects for Dummies as useful reference tools. Teachers & organizers of science fairs may choose more specific literature such as Not Just Another Science Fair, Getting Started In Science Fairs or Science Fair Handbook. These science fair project books offer guidelines for helping students, organizing the science fair & ISEF project categories, rules & certifications. Showboard offers more great science fair project idea books for each level of education including Science Fair Project for grades 1-3; Science Fair Projects for grades 4-6; Hands on Science for grades 1-2; Hands on Science for grades 3-4; Hands on Science for grades 5-6; Middle School Science Fair Projects for grades 5-8 & Show Me How to Write an Experimental Science Fair Paper for grades 4-12. Getting started the right way has never been easier than with the great selection Showboard has to offer!

Once students have their science fair project idea in mind it is time to research the subject. Students will need to research their science fair project idea in order to design & understand the experimentation process. Using keywords in your science question students should ask What, When, Where, How, Why, How & Who questions. Throw out any unimportant or irrelevant questions. Researching the answers to the remaining questions will assist the student with developing a thorough science experiment to test their hypothesis. During the research & experimentation process students will record their progress in a log; documenting their steps & the outcome. This data will be used in writing the experimental science fair paper & creating the tri-fold science fair project display. Both of these elements are combined to encompass the entire science fair presentation.

Depending on the scope of the science fair project students may have different needs for their trifold science project display. Showboard offers a large selection of best selling tri-fold project boards to choose from! Thrifty shoppers will appreciate Showboard's standard, 1 ply, corrugated project boards. These tried & true tri fold, science project boards are available in 2 convenient sizes & various colors. 36" Tall & 48" wide 1 ply, tri fold science fair project boards come in beautiful red, blue, light blue, black, yellow, green & white. 48" Tall & 48" wide 1 ply, trifold science fair project displays are available in beautiful green, yellow, light blue, red, black & white.

For science fair projects that demand a little more stability Showboard offers a heavy duty, 2 ply, corrugated project board in various colors. 36" Tall & 48" wide, 2 ply, tri-fold science fair project displays are available in green, yellow, red, light blue, black & white. Showboard also offers a line of Foamtastic Glowboard featuring a smooth, sleek surface & color on both sides. 36" Tall & 48" wide foam, trifold science fair project display boards are available in beautiful black, blue, green, yellow, red & white.

Larger than life science fair projects demand a monster size tri-fold science fair project display. Showboard is proud to offer Monster boards; the largest Showboard ever! Monster trifold science fair project presentation boards measure 74" tall & 48" wide. These Monster sized tri fold science fair project displays come complete with a matching Header Board and are made of 2 ply, corrugated cardboard. These trifold science fair project display boards fold down to 30" tall & 36" wide to fit in a handy carrying case included with the project board.

At the science fair there will be many tri-fold science fair project displays for the judges to review. Showboard offers many options for improving your trifold science fair project display & setting it out amongst the competition. First a science fair project header board is a great way to attract attention to the title of the science fair project. Showboard offers both 1 ply, corrugated header boards & foam project header boards. 1 Ply, corrugated, project header boards are the perfect mate for a cardboard tri-fold science project presentation. Corrugated project header boards come in attractive blue, black, green, yellow, red & white. Foam science project header boards are available in attractive red, yellow, blue, green, black & white. Foam project header boards are the perfect addition to a foam, tri fold science fair project display, but will not match cardboard tri-fold displays perfectly. Many students choose a contrasting color when mixing material for an eye catching affect.

Showboard also offers pre-printed science fair project titles to add organization to your tri-fold project display board. Choose from perforated science fair project titles made of heavy duty index paper or adhesive backed science fair project titles pre-cut for convenience.

Science fair projects & experiments demand a lot of time from student, parent & teacher. Planning ahead, staying organized & choosing a topic that is fun & interesting to the child will ensure a successful science fair presentation & tri-fold project display. When all is said & done the best is always saved for last. Awards are a great way to enrich the learning experience & reward the students for their hard work. Everyone wants acknowledgement for their deeds & Showboard offers a wide variety of award buttons, ribbons, certificates, medals & trophies for many levels of scientific achievement. Choose from an exclusive line of science fair award buttons available only at Showboard. Science fair award ribbons are sold in standard science fair ribbons & rosette science fair ribbons. For those who want to personalize their award Showboard also offers customizable standard science fair ribbons; as well as, customizable rosette science fair ribbons.

Showboard is the perfect place to stop for all your science fair award needs. In addition to science fair award buttons & science fair award ribbons Showboard carries science fair project award certificates as well. From a classic science award on parchtone paper to fancy science fair certificates with moons & stars and even some dinosaur fun science fair project certificates Showboard has a wide variety to suit any need.

Another traditional award ceremony gift is a science fair project award medal. Showboard offers the classic antique gold medal for science & an antique gold medal for science fair general knowledge. For a more modern look many prefer Showboard's holographic science fair award medals. Holographic science fair project award medals are available with tri-color ribbons or with individual blue, red & white for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place science fair project awards.

Showboard prides itself in its wide selection of science fair project awards. Science fair trophies are a popular way to show students their hard work has paid off. Choose from a 1st place, mylar science fair project trophy, 2nd place, mylar science fair project trophy or 3rd place, mylar science fair project trophy. Students will appreciate the esteem of their peers; as well as, the recognition for a job well done!

Science fairs are an excellent tool for educating the public about modern scientific advances & educating students about science & the scientific method. Showboard has everything students, parents & teachers need to create an outstanding tri-fold science fair project display & presentation. From tri-fold science fair project display boards, header boards & project titles to handy science fair project idea & guide books Showboard knows what you need.