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Virtual STEM Fair Portal

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1. Find a Topic

2. Research a Topic

3. Pose a Question

4. Form a Hypothesis

5. Identify Variables

6. Plan Investigation

7. Do Investigation

8. Write Results

9. Write Conclusions

10. Create Display

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Welcome. If you and your computer are ready, begin the first exploration (Find a topic).

Q & A

What is this? The Virtual STEM Fair Portal is a place where students in grades 4 and 5 can get excited about science and learn how to do STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fair projects. It can be used in school or out of school.

What is its purpose? The purpose of this site is to foster curiosity, increase interest in science, and empower students to use the scientific method to solve problems that are relevant to their lives.

For more information, pick one:

I am a student.

I am a teacher.

I am a parent.

If you have a specific question, visit the Question and Answer (Q &A) page.

Created by Kathy Benson in coordination with BCPS Science Office. Thanks to Connie Flowers for the Science Fair curriculum materials. Thanks to David Coppenhaver, Donna Coppenhaver, and Karen Freeman for detailed review and feedback. Thanks to the teachers, parents, and students at Relay Elementary and throughout Baltimore County for testing and critiquing the website.

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