Family Science Night projects should be fun and educational, with the emphasis on fun! Family Science Night is not a contest, but a celebration of learning, creativity, and scientific exploration. Every student who participates is a winner.

Students

• Pick something that interests you, or that you have always wondered about.
• Project ideas are given on the next page, along with web sites that may be helpful.
• Get all the assistance you need, but try to do the work yourself.
• Working in pairs or groups on a project is fine!
• Don't wait until the last minute to get started!
• Your project does not have to be complicated to be a great project!

Parents

• Please resist the temptation to take over your child's project, or to make it too complicated.
• If you have a scientific interest, hobby, or job, please consider doing a project or display yourself. Contact Bess Melby at 789-4924 (email: anna.melby@gmail.com).

Everyone

• Plan to bring your project to school on April 4^th, the day of Family Science Night, and to take it home that evening.
• Please put your name, your teacher's name, and your classroom number on your project. (This helps us during set-up and the awarding of certificates).
• Displays should be freestanding, and approximately no larger than 36" by 48". (Cardboard display panels are available at Office Max, or you can make your own.)
• Please keep safety in mind! No open flames, toxic or flammable chemicals, or sharp objects!
• Live animals are okay if safe and secure.

If your project is oversized, or if you need electricity or special equipment, please contact Bess Melby at 789-4924.

Click here to see a page with useful websites to help get you started!