Young Scientist SCIFEST 2011
Start your planning for next year!
follow this link to make a Great start
http://www.scifest.ie/resources/Student_Module_Science_By_Inquiry.pdf
The Young Scientist is not the only Science Fair Competition in Ireland, there is also scifest, a competition ran by Intel, the world famous microchip manufacturer. The presentations are held in local Institutes of Technology! Our Local is Blanchardstown IT
Last Years (2010) Carlow winner won the Young Scientist
Check out the link below for Ideas, Venues, Rules, Prizes!
Deciding on an idea
This may take some time and thought as you have to come up with an idea that is workable, and if possible original. It is often one of the most difficult things about doing a science project. When you think you might have a good idea go to the library or Internet and learn everything you can on the topic. Talk to professionals in the field, write or email companies for specific information, and obtain or construct needed equipment. Sometimes the most interesting projects come from things that you like to do in your spare time or maybe some course you did over the summer holidays. Think of your hobbies, sports, clubs, chores at home, etc. Is there some aspect of these that you could measure and test?