Chicago, IL -- New book "Student's Guide to Science Fair Projects -- Step-by-Step For a Winning Edge" is the student and parents' guide to winning in an increasingly competitive field.
Author Madeline Binder, who has advanced degrees in education and human services counseling, is a former teacher and noted expert on science fairs. Her previous books include "Teacher's Guide to Science Fair Projects," "Super Science Fair Projects," and "How to Prepare Your Students For The Day of the Fair."
All Binder's books are available at http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com.
"Science Fairs have become big business because businesses and medical institutions are looking to sponsor bright new talent," Binder said. Consequently expectations are rising for kids who enter a major science fair such as those sponsored by INTEL and GOOGLE.
Student's Guide to Science Fair Projects gives readers step-by-step, easy to understand instructions for conceiving, creating, and presenting a winning project amid formidable competition.
The new book includes a thorough discussion of:
* 6 steps of the Scientific Method
* 8 steps for the Engineering Design Process
* How to keep a Laboratory Book & Design Notebook
Binder provides guidance for the budding scientist who wants to do original work as well as for the student who just wants to get their project completed. To help students think of good project ideas, the book offers 201 science ideas created by science teachers. These serve as a good place to start.
The book also includes a chapter for parents. "Your help and support is critical to your student's success, but you don't want to do the work for your child," Binder said.
Binder says a winning science fair project takes three months of steady preparation. The student needs a regular space to work where their materials will not be disturbed.
Science fairs have become more demanding and competitive. Preparation is now more sophisticated. While teachers are tasked with helping students develop projects, teachers don't have the extensive time needed to give ambitious students all the assistance they need.
"A science fair experiment requires all the steps of the scientific method. Those creating a new design or working to improve a design use the Engineering Design Process. The book explains step-by-step how to impress judges with your knowledge and use of these methods," Binder said.
Contact: Madeline Binder
800-296-3650
Review copy available to members of media
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