11-19 Update: How many potatoes does it take to charge an iPhone? Science Fairs in schools
Issue 263 | Page 30 | Published Feb 2016
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Have you ever considered running a Science Fair at your school a competition where students plan and produce a project of their choice and present it at a special event attended by members of the community? An event like this is a great way to promote and develop enquiry skills, raise engagement and motivation, and involve every student, not just the top attainers, in'doing science'.
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