In 2015, a teacher reached out to me to share a story a couple of weeks after I provided her with full support at a Title 1 school to organize their Science & Engineering Fair. She explained how one of her most at-risk students had come to her the day after the fair and had…
DetailsAre social sciences really science? You bet! There is a whole science behind how and why we humans interact and behave the way we do. Plus, scientists have discovered a lot about the connection between social sciences and health sciences. The first lesson of the Make Science Fair Fun® Kits, 3-Lesson Series is a STEM…
DetailsTwo of the most important pieces of organizing your Science & Engineering Fair are the Registration and Volunteer Signups. Without students registering for your Fair and volunteers to help run the show, the Fair won’t happen!
If you find creating these signups daunting, let us take the mystery out of it and give you somewhere to start:
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DetailsThe morning following Mile High United Way’s National Volunteer Week kit building event, we had the great pleasure of presenting their donated and assembled Science Fair Fun in a Box to the Foothills Elementary staff. As part of the donation, Science Fair Fun will support Foothills every step of the way to lay the foundation for an inclusive and skills-based Science & Engineering Fair.
DetailsThrough my experiences on both sides of mentorship – mentee and mentor – I can confidently say that the most valuable element of an effective mentor has more to do with the mentor’s genuine mindset – the core of where they are coming from and their perceived purpose as a mentor. It is that mindset that subsequently shapes the mentors actions, which defines their effectiveness as a mentor.
DetailsThe morning following Mile High United Way’s National Volunteer Week kit building event, we had the great pleasure of presenting their donated and assembled Science Fair Fun in a Box to the Foothills Elementary staff. As part of the donation, Science Fair Fun will support Foothills every step of the way to lay the foundation for an inclusive and skills-based Science & Engineering Fair.
DetailsIMPLEMENT Science Fair Fun takes the stress and guesswork out of organizing and implementing an inclusive and skills-based Science & Engineering Fair at your school. Let us create all of the communication pieces and resources for you to be successful!
DetailsYou can IMPLEMENT Science Fair Fun takes the stress and guesswork out of organizing and implementing an inclusive and skills-based Science & Engineering Fair at your school. Let us create all of the communication pieces and resources for you to be successful!
DetailsMaybe you organized your school’s fair last year. Or maybe you helped out last year and you are stepping up to take the reins. You are an innovator and want to make some simple tweaks to improve the whole experience for kiddos and their grownups. Here are some quick tips for you to consider as you embark on your super-hero role in inspiring kiddos to lead authentic Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) projects during your fair.
DetailsWe are so excited to partner with you to help Make Science Fair Fun®! In order to get the most out of the programs that we offer, it is important that you know where to find the emails we send. To do that, we’ve created this handy how-to that should help.
DetailsAn example letter you can use to fundraise for your Science & Engineering Fair.
DetailsWhew! Our Impact Denver team has been busy this past month reminiscing about our grade school days, while we learn about Science Fair Fun from the organization’s founder, Wendy Wempe. The biggest takeaway is: never doubt what a passionate individual can do to make a difference.
DetailsOnce you have all of the essential activities planned for your Science & Engineering Fair and have volunteers lined up, then you might consider organizing supplemental activities around your fair. Supplemental activities can include inspiring events, fundraisers, or carrots for student participation.
DetailsScience Fairs can take a lot of resources to be successful. Not all schools have the people power to go all out on Science Fair. Below is a summary of different components of your Science Fair and recommended numbers of volunteers for each component.
DetailsCreating a budget for your Science & Engineering Fair is not necessary. But if you have a source for funding, then you can add some perks for increasing student and family engagement. You might ask your principal, parent-teacher organization/association, or student council if they have a budget for your fair.
DetailsA diverse team of highly energized and philanthropic leaders in the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Impact Denver program selected Science Fair Fun’s project as their baby through the end of 2018. They are digging in and building out a three-year implementation plan for Science Fair Fun’s flagship program, IMPLEMENT Science Fair Fun.
DetailsWe at Science Fair Fun recognize the potential for Science & Engineering Fairs to be ideal incubators for inspiring and empowering our next generation of innovators when those fairs align with the following principles:
DetailsThe logistics of the day of your Science & Engineering Fair can be hard to get your head fully wrapped around. There are a lot of moving pieces that need to be in sync for a smooth fair day. Here’s an example of what the days of your fair might look like.
DetailsThe final push to organizing your Science & Engineering Fair can be tough. Use a checklist two weeks before your fair to help you feel confident that you are ready to go. Here are some examples of items to be sure are set in place.
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