mentor training meeting (#6) march 21st, 2013 science fair (april 20) in less than a month!
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Mentor Training Meeting (#6)March 21st, 2013
Science Fair (April 20) in less than a month!
Meeting Agenda Putting The Written Report (ie, Binder) Together Acknowledgements Work Cited Creating the Project Board Interacting with Judges More Tips Reminders
Mentor Training Checklist #6
The Written Report(AKA: The Binder) Typed Font size: 12-14 (14 recommended) Font: Times New Roman Put the report into a 1 or ½ inch 3-ring binder Include a Title Page (usually the Question) Number the pages Create a Table of Contents Buddy SHOULD NOT put their name on any pages of the
binder or content to avoid any prejudicial judging !!!
The Written ReportSuggested Order:
Title page (usually a simplified testable question with some graphics)Table of Contents Abstract (optional, not required for 5th grade project) Testable Question (on a page by itself ) Hypothesis and Null Hypothesis Background Report Variables: Control, Independent/Dependent/Control VariablesProcedure and Materials Data tables Data Analysis (show math work) Graphs Discussion of Results Conclusion Photographs AcknowledgementsWork Cited / Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Your buddy should thank all of the people who contributed to the project in some way
Tell your buddy to include a short sentence about HOW the person helped
Do not edit unless there is some catastrophic flaw
Work Cited / Bibliography
Include at least 3 cited sources
Given this is just a 5th grade project, no specific format is required ~ links (URLs) alone is sufficient
For advanced students, APA style formatting is recommended (optional). To learn more:
o workscited4u.com/apaformat.htmlo http://www.bibme.org/ (automatically generate citations)
Important to remind your buddy that for any part of the written report, don’t plagiarize other people’s work by simply “copy & paste”
Make sure they understand and put ideas into their own words
Creating the Project Board
Use a tri-fold display board
Focus on content and style
Fun and colorful, but remember to present information in a clear and pleasant fashion
Include: Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials, Results, and Conclusions
Label charts/graphs/tables (with title & units of measurement)
Caption Photos & illustrations
Attach the written report and the lab notebook to the board with pieces of string
Any extra props should be able to fit in front of the board
Creating the Project Board(cont.)
Greet the judges with a handshake and a smile.
Make sure to face the judges when answering a question. Make Eye Contact!!!
Be enthusiastic!
Interacting With Judges
What should Buddies wear to the Science Fair?
They don’t have to dress up this much…
Don’t under dress either
Just wear their White Science Alliance Buddy T-Shirt!
Final Tips for Mentors… If you SHOW ENTHUSIASM for your buddy’s project, he or
she will be even more excited for the Science Fair
Arrange a time to help your buddy set up their project (setup time 9:30-10:30am)
Wear your MENTOR T-Shirt & SHOW UP at the Science Fair to support your buddy
Reminders
LAST Mentor-Buddy MeetingApril 1st, 2013(This is not a joke!)
3:15pm – 5:30pmWrite it in your planner!
Science Fair ~ April 20, 2013Award Ceremony ~ 2:30-3:15pm