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Do remember it's your child's project. Whether they get an A or B is not as important as making sure that it is their work.
Do provide as much support as possible. You don't need to be a scientist simply showing genuine interest is a great boost. Getting your child to explain what they are doing is a great way for them to organize their thoughts.
You can say NO if the idea is to expensive, dangerous or just plain off the wall (check with your child's teacher on this one - you might find science has moved on since you were at school).
Even if it's years since you last thought of science don't be intimidated. Try to think of ideas from your own work or experience. If you are a plumber which method of pipe bonding is best? Learn with your child.
Encourage your child to have fun. Life really isn't just about grades. Einstein was really bad at school (so was I and I've ended up teaching in colleges and university).
Most of all try to have fun yourself, don't get stressed (like it never happens to me) and finally
don't spend all of your time on your child's science project you really should have a life of your own.
OK so I've finished with the nagging what about a little concrete help. Listed below are the parts of the website you might find most useful to visit.
Health and Safety - this one is a must for you and your child but don't let it put you off. Life comes with some risk and learning to deal with it is a great life skill.
Bad Ideas - there are projects and areas that are worth avoiding (if you are a teacher or science fair judge with any ideas to include in this section please contact me at teacher@science-fair-guide.com ).
Online Resources - the web has many great resources.
Finding Supplies - if you really get in to science fair projects you might not be able to find everything at your local store.
Work Related Projects - ideas from work that your child might be able to incorporate in to a science fair project.
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