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Global 21st Century Science Fair

Brunsell and Horejsi (2011) explain how to take the standard 20th century science fair into the 21st century. They look at two science fairs that incorperate a global audience and using various forms of modern technology. They briefly explain Google and the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools virtual science fairs. While using the standard scienctific proceedure students are challenged to present their results in a 21st century fashion and to a global audience.

While a global audience may be overwhleming or uncomfortable for some, Brunsell and Horejsi (2011) expand these ideas to a smaller setting. They explain that teachers could partner with local universities or even high schools to engage their students in a simular expereince. (p. 10)