Teaching the your students to follow the Scientific Method when doing a science fair project is different than other learning experiences because it is a very specific methodical step-by-step procedure. Excellent for Distance Learning. The inquiry-based lesson plans are designed to eliminate both you and your students being overwhelmed. Using the inquiry-based lesson plans will also relieve you from preparing and teaching piles of information that is required of a STEM curriculum. Instead, you will be a facilitator of learning. The book will show you how to wean your students from being dependent on you and gradually you will be able to shift much of the work and responsibility to your students. They will be given the opportunity to figure out how to think systematically, solve problems and find answers to their questions. To survive and thrive, your students will learn to develop a stick-to-it attitude. Students can work in teams or individually. A unique Timelinewill help students to accomplish small outcomes so that they don't get overwhelmed by this long project. A checklist of outcomes is provided after each important step. Here are the highlights from the 32 Lesson Plans: How to... create and keep a Science Log. - decide and choose a category of science, - choose a very specific topic. - write a Big Question. - do Project Research. - determine variables and write a Hypothesis. - write an experimental procedure plan. - collect data and draw conclusion. - write a Project Report and Abstract. - create an extraordinary science fair display board. A Parent's Guide to Science Fair Projects assists parents on how to help their child without doing the work for them. There is a chart that shows parents how to assist their child at each important step. The Student's Guide to Science Fair Projects (Using the Scientific Method) is included in this book, plus the Teacher's Bonus Book: Building Your Student's Confidence. The most comprehensive science fair resource book on the market! This book is like an encyclopedia!