MR. J. SEBASTIAN ODDONEDISTRICT SUPERVISOR AND FAIR DIRECTOR

South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Instructional Leader WorkshopNext Generation Sunshine State Standards For Science

with Integration of LAFS and MAFS

AGENDA

Overview of the Miami-Dade STEM ExpoThe SFRSEFOverview of the 2015 SFRSEF

The importance of the School Site SRC Reviewing safety forms

Science Fair as the next level in student achievement Preparing for next year

Registration and Deadlines 2016 Additional Resources

Shared Agreements

Be present

Trust the process

Trust intent and own your impact

Watch your air-time

Be open to outcome

Focus on solutions

Session Outcomes

Participants will be able to: Access SFRSEF resources to support school-site Science

Fair programs Identify effective instructional practices focusing on project

based learning aligned to NGSSS, LAFS, and MAFS

Autobiography Activity

Make name tents with a drawing that represents you as an individual.

The Miami-Dade STEM Expo

The Miami-Dade STEM Expo is a gathering of Miami-Dade County's most creative, intelligent, and resourceful students that compete and demonstrate their prowess in STEM activities. The STEM Expo includes the following competitions: The Elementary Science Fair SECME Olympiad and Festival The South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair

STEM Expo Video http://science.dadeschools.net/stem/index.html

The SFRSEF

The South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair consists of three competitions:

The Poster Board ProjectThe Research PaperThe International Bridge Building

http://science.dadeschools.net/scienceFair/default.html

Research Paper

A research paper is the culmination and final product of an involved process of research, critical thinking, source evaluation, organization, and composition.

A research paper is not simply an informed summary of a topic by means of primary and secondary sources. It is a genre that requires one to spend time investigating and evaluating sources with the intent to offer interpretations of the texts, and not unconscious regurgitations of those sources. This is accomplished through two major types of research papers.

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/01/

Research Paper: Argumentative

It consists of a thesis statement in which the writer clearly introduces the topic and informs his audience exactly which stance he intends to take. An important goal of the argumentative research paper is persuasion, which means the topic chosen should be debatable or controversial.

Argumentation and CER

Research Paper must include:Thesis statement:

Clear idea stated in one sentence backed by evidence and argumentation (Main Claim)

Includes information about (smaller claims): The topic of study (the question) The proof (the solution) The importance of the argument

Every claim within the Thesis must be backed up by Evidence and Logical analysis of the evidence

Research Paper: Analytical

 Paper often begins with the student asking a question (a.k.a. a research question) on which he has taken no stance. Such a paper is often an exercise in exploration and evaluation. 

Research Paper Rubric

http://science.dadeschools.net/scienceFair/researchPapers.html

Recommended Writing Style: American Psychological Association

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx

Required Documents: Research Paper

Research Paper Form 1 must include Research Paper as the beginning

of the title (TBA) Online Registration. Failure to identify project as a Research Paper may result in

disqualification under poster project requirements. Follow the Research Paper Rubric found under the

Research Paper link.

International Bridge Building Competition

http://bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu/public/international/index

http://bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu/public/international/2015/international_rules

Oregon State University testing setup: May be used at international Does not affect Regional event See past events and pictures

http://projects.ch2m.com/ModelBridge/ http://projects.ch2m.com/ModelBridge/Past.htm

Required Documents: Bridge

Bridge Form 1 must have Bridge as the title (TBA) Online Registration Failure to identify project as a Bridge may result in

disqualification under poster project requirements. Follow the International Bridge Building Rules (New rules

post in October/November).

The Poster Board

Changes and modifications to the 61st Annual South Florida Science and Engineering Fair: Changes and Modifications 2014-2015 Form 4 (Human Subjects)

Verification of Informed Consent Research Plan and Summary

Summary must be done to describe what was actually done. The Abstract is a summary of the results and conclusions, but it does

not describe the actual research conducted in the investigation.

 

Poster Board Rules and Guidelines

Rules and Guidelines 2015 Student Handbook ISEF Forms Wizard Science Research Resources (SSEF)

The Board (sample only)

Purpose

Hypothesis

Materials

Procedure

Title

(Keep it simple)

Graphs

Pictures

Data

Results

Conclusion

Abstract

Other Required

Paperwork

Display and Safety

There is no specific rule on the way the board must be presented; this is up to the student!

ISEF D&S Guidelines https://

student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef-display-and-safety-regulations#disreg

SSEF D&S Guidelines http://

www.floridassef.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Display-and-Safety-Certification-2013-2014.pdf

Required Documents: Poster Board

Poster Project Online Registration Forms required by all participants: Form 1, Form 1A

(including Research Plan, Project Summary, Abstract), Form 1B, and Form 3.

Additional forms may be required (Use the Rules Wizard Link to help decide which.

Please review the Rules and Guidelines 2015 Handbook for complete information on which forms are necessary for your poster project.

Overview of the 2015 SFRSEF

YearNumber of

Projects (Approved)

Numberof

Schools

Number of

MS

NumberofHS

Numberof

AwardsF M

2014 713 12476

(15 Ch & P)

48 (7 Ch & P) 651 432 353

2015 730 13682

(15 Ch & P)

54 (10 Ch &

P)904 435 361

YearNumber of

Projects (Attended)

Numberof

Schools

Number of

MS

NumberofHS

Numberof

AwardsF M

2014 569 122 74(13 Ch & P)

48(7 Ch & P) 651 357 272

2015 584 123 75(13 Ch & P)

48(10 Ch & P) 904 361 281

Project Approvals

2013-2014 2014-2015

DQ 38 4

Humans 34 70

Vertebrate Animals

12 19

PHBAs 15 20

2 of the projects involved the act of fishing, one included hooking live vertebrate bait and the other was done to study the stomach contents. In the latter it was not clear if the student participated in the catching of fish. 1 project tested the ability of student to keep hands under ice for an indefinite amount of time.1 project grew bacteria in a home setting

Importance of the SRC/IRB

Selecting a Safe Project/InvestigationProjects that require prior SRC/IRB approval deal

with (a) humans, (b) vertebrates, and (c) potentially hazardous biological agents.

If projects require prior SRC/IRB approval, proper documentation must be reviewed by the school site SRC/IRB, including the Research Plan.

SRC IRB Operating Guidelines School-Site SRC-IRB Document (Updated)

Common SRC Problems Science Research Resources (SSEF)

Poster Board Safety Documentation

Complete all the forms electronically and save for your records.

Print each completed form in order to get the appropriate signature and correct date. Turn in readable copies.

Forms needed to participate:

Form 1 (before experimentation) Form 1A (including Research Plan) Form 1A (Abstract) Form 1B (#2 must be signed by Fair SRC/IRB

) Form 1C (after experimentation) Form 2 (before experimentation) Form 3 (before experimentation) Form 4 (IRB before experimentation) Form 4 (Sample of Informed Consent) Verification of Informed Consent Forms 5A and 5B (SRC before experimentati

on) Form 6A (Biohazard & SRC+ before experim

entation) Form 6B ( Tissue - must have 6A) Form 7 Invoice Receipt

Making Meaning Protocol

Get in groups of 4 - 6Individually, take a few minutes to read the SRC IRB

Operating Guidelines, the School-Site SRC, and Common SRC Problems

Discuss and share following the protocol:What is the difference between the SRC, the IRB, and the Combined

SRC/IRB?What are some common SRC issues and how do these relate to your

own experience?Are these issues solvable? How?

SRC Review

Follow SRC procedures to process each projectEach group will discuss their findings and use to

evaluate project approvalComplete a DNF for each projectShare results with whole group

Why Science Fair? – for Students

Brings attention to scientific experiences in schoolProvides students with authentic, hands-on

experiences through scientific investigationEngages students in scientific investigation beyond

the routine classroomPromotes the cognitive and intellectual development

of studentsIncreases student interest in science and allows for

the exploration of personal interest areas

Why Science Fair? – for Teachers

Reading, writing, and research aspects of investigations are one way to achieve the rigor and critical thinking evident in the NGSSS and supported by LAFS and MAFS Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science

and technical texts Develop and sustain scientific skills Integrate quantitative information through text and graphics Compare and contrast information Write informative/explanatory texts, including scientific

procedures and experiments

Additional Steps

Review list of participants (awardees) from the SFRSEF site.

Identify students that may be in your school or may be coming to your school (feeder pattern alignment)

Encourage students to think of the hands-on activities and research related activities they perform as part of their daily routine in order to develop ideas for experimentation.

Do not work alone, seek help from your colleagues, at least to make sure hands-on labs are taking place.

Summary of Deadlines (TBD)

Online registration (December 17, 2015) Receipt of documents (December 17, 2015) Round 1 ( January 5-7, 2016): Regional SRC Project Check –in (February 5, 2016) Final Round (February 6, 2016) ISEF Interviews (week of February 15th) Award Ceremony (February 20, 2016

SFRSEF Online Registration 2016 (Pending Final Approval)

The online registration must be completed no later than Monday December 17, 2015 - 4 PM. Online Registration link will be provided by November 2015

Include completed Invoice/Receipt in the Registration Packet along with all required forms and pre-approval documentation reviewed by the school site SRC.

Registration Packet

All paperwork with appropriate signatures, dates, and registration fees must be received by the district office no later than Thursday December 17, 2015, by 4 PM. Science Fair

1501 NE 2nd Avenue Suite 327Miami, FL 33132

No late Registration Packet arrivals will be accepted. Projects without appropriate entry fees will be disqualified.

School check or money-order with the school name and correct amount for each entry (poster board, research paper, wood bridge).

No personal checks will be accepted. Maximum of 15 entries per school. (5 Bridges Max)

Additional Resources

Writing + http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/tools/report/reportform.html

Student Publications http://www.emerginginvestigators.org/ http://www.emerginginvestigators.org/author-guidelines/ Discovery Board Builder

Project Aids Human Participant Risk Assessment Guide Online Survey Consent Procedures Checklist for SRC Review 

SSEF Resources

SSEF Website http://www.floridassef.net/ http://www.floridassef.net/student/ http://www.floridassef.net/student/resources/

ISEF Resources

https://student.societyforscience.org/resources-2 https://student.societyforscience.org/science-project-resources (Project

Resources) https://student.societyforscience.org/blog/doing-science https://

student.societyforscience.org/blog/eureka-lab?mode=blog&context=4472 (Articles relate to student experiments)

Operational Guideline for SRC and IRB Review Boards https://

student.societyforscience.org/ssp-intel-digital-badging?mode=blog&context=80 (Digital Badges!)

https://student.societyforscience.org/sciencenews-students?mode=blog&context=80 (Society News for students)

SRC 101 Powerpoint - 2015

MLP Evaluation

Log in to your portalUnder Apps/Services follow the MLP linkLocate activity for which you want to submit an

evaluationPerform 1st evaluation within 7 days of the PDPerform 2nd evaluation within 14 day of the PDPerform 3rd evaluation within 21 days of the PD

What? So What? Now What?

What? In your groups, discuss what you learned during this

workshopSo What?

Discuss why this is important.Now What?

Discuss your next steps.Write your results in sheet of paper and use as exit

slip.