Overview | What is the “Sputnik moment” to which President Obama referred in his State of the Union address, and how do educators place this comment in the context of science education? What questions and ideas do students have that can generate innovative science projects? In this lesson, students consider the current state of science fairs, explore the role of creativity and ingenuity in science, and develop science fair project proposals.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Sputnik Redux: Creating Science Fair Projects - NYTimes.com
Author: JENNIFER CUTRARO and HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO
