Provides the skills and information needed to successfully prepare children for enjoyable and rewarding science fair experiences. It can be used at home and in the classroom as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and parents. The models, ideas, and practice exercises presented in this book will help each child build confidence in his or her ability to solve problems. Features a problem-solving model and a completed science fair project; science project ideas; activity sheets for practice in mastering problem-solving steps; activities to help children plan, develop, display, and present their projects; and five practice projects adaptable to an inquiry approach.