tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post8291315121636603303..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: The difference between elite schools and regular schoolsCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-73119594277366764752007-04-10T04:56:00.000-07:002007-04-10T04:56:00.000-07:00Science fair projects definitely have educational ...Science fair projects definitely have educational value. They are a metaphor for life experiences. <BR/><BR/>It's in the doing <A HREF="http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com" REL="nofollow">science fair projects</A> where learning takes place. It is about conceiving of an idea, testing whether that idea will work or not and drawing conclusions. <BR/><BR/>I remember my son came in the house one day and told us that he had been experimenting with different ways of cutting the grass. He came to the conclusion that in a shaded area the grass grows thicker when it is cut on an angle. That could have been turned into a science fair project. <BR/><BR/>It is also about having the belief in yourself, coming up with an idea and learning how to follow thru until the end. Drawing conclusions and seeing what can be done differently next time promotes critical thinking. <BR/><BR/>Science fair projects are a great venue for learning a process. And that is what teachers and parents need to keep in mind. <BR/><BR/>Madeline Binder<BR/><A HREF="http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com" REL="nofollow">Super Science Fair Projects</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-68297133426422727852007-03-09T15:22:00.000-08:002007-03-09T15:22:00.000-08:00Madeline,The post was meant in jest... I realize t...Madeline,<BR/><BR/>The post was meant in jest... I realize that young researchers need mentors.<BR/><BR/>I suspect that there is a wide variance in the amount of "help" mentors provide though.<BR/><BR/>I am not a big fan of science fairs though... I seriously doubt they have much educational value, or at least they dont among average students.TurbineGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781298806992944235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-66838922993647145892007-03-09T04:59:00.000-08:002007-03-09T04:59:00.000-08:00A mentor is really important if you are a serious ...A mentor is really important if you are a serious researcher. Industry, hospitals, the armed forces and businesses are all looking to mentor young scientists. <BR/><BR/>But beware. If a student develops a product or device, who takes out the patent? Who get the royalties? Make sure you have the terms and conditions in writing. <BR/><BR/>Madeline Binder<BR/><A HREF="http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com" REL="nofollow">Super Science Fair Projects</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com