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Welcome to the Science Fair
Agenda: – Introductions– Important Dates– Science Fair Overview– Project Guidelines– Science Fair Project Example– Helpful Websites to get you started
Introductions and Contact Information
Ms. Colleen Simone, Science Fair Coordinator, [email protected] or by phone, 795-2211
Mr. Mulder, assistant principalMrs. Glenn, Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Kassay,
Ms. Spires, and Mrs. Hackey
Important Dates To Remember
Project Proposal to Teacher due by October 7, 2011 (the sooner you get it in to be approved, the sooner you can start)
Science Fair Projects Due to School: November 8, 2011
School Science Fair Date: November 15, 2011Regional Science and Engineering Fair Date:
December 7th, 2011 at Citrus County Auditorium RSEF Awards Ceremony Date: December 12,
2011 at Curtis Peterson Auditorium
Elementary Science Fair Projects
The Steps for a Successful
Science Fair Project
The Scientific Method
You should always follow the 9 steps of the scientific method when doing a science project to be successful.
Step 1 – Select a Topic
Selected Topic
A. Student
What is my interest?
B. Parent
Will I be able to help?
C. Teacher
Is the project on level?
SCIENCE FAIR
REGISTRATION
Title of Project:___________________________________________________________ Student name(s):__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Teacher:__________________________________________________ Brief description of project: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ **I have discussed the purpose and procedures of the school science fair with this student. Teacher’s Signature:_____________________________________________________ **I have read the school science fair guidelines with my child and approve of his/her intended project. Parent’s Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date: _________________________Phone :__________________ The deadline for submitting this registration to your teacher is October 7, 2011.
Step 1A: Select a Topic - Student
What are my interests?What would I like to learn about?Do I have a question about something?
Where to look for topics? Science Fair books
Internet
Teacher
Does my project meet the rule requirements?
Step 1B: Select Topic - Parent
Should I help with the selected topic? Does the selected project meet the rule requirements? Do we have the needed materials for the project or know
where to purchase or borrow? Do we have a timeline for the experiment to be done on
time? Is my child meeting the deadlines of the teacher? How should I help to put the research paper and display
board together?
Step 1 C: Select Topic - Teacher
Is the project at the student’s ability level?Does the project meet the rule
requirements?Is there parent approval?What is the timeline for each step?Locate needed resources for students.Are the students meeting the timelines?
Data/Project Log - REQUIRED
The log starts on the date you select and it is approved by the teacher
Each new entry must be datedThis log is HANDWRITTEN – not typed- in
a notebookALL observations and measurements are to
be recordedRemember all measurements are metric
Step 2 Identify the Problem
This is a sentence or question about the problem.
Example: What type of container will keep my soda cooler longer?
Or I would like to compare the temperature of a glass bottle of soda to a can of soda.
Step 3 Collect Background Information
RESEARCH about Project Media Center
Minimum of 5 references
BOOKS: Encyclopedias
Topic Books Magazines/Newspapers
INTERNET: Websites Search by Topic
CD ROM: Grolier
Compton
Research Notebook - REQUIRED
Must be written in your own words. Do not just print the pages from the computer.
– Research your topic in books and online– Make notes as you do the research– Paraphrase what you read in your OWN words– Research paper may be typed or handwritten– You are to have a minimum of five sources– Must list your sources in the bibliography in the correct
format
Step 4 Form a Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a statement of what you believe will happen in the experiment. This statement is based on the research you have done.
Do not start with “I think.”
Examples: “The can will keep the soda cooler longer than the plastic or glass bottle.” OR
“If soda is placed in can, then the soda will stay cooler longer than in plastic or glass.”
Step 5 Design an Experiment
Materials List:
All materials needed to conduct the experiment:
Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Measuring cup
Etc.
Procedure: The procedure is a step
by step set of directions on how to do the experiment. Remember to use are metrics.
Step 1 – gather all materials
Step 2 – explain how to set up experiment
Etc.
Step 6 During Experiment
During the
Experiment
Observe: Watch
Look
Record: Notes
Journal/Log Results
Analyze Data: What have I
learned from the results?
Step 7 Repeat the Experiment
The experiment is to be repeated at least 3 times.
This is done in order to prove the results as true.
Step 8 Drawing A Conclusion
This is a sentence or sentences that state what did happen during the experiment. What did you learn from the experiment?
Example: The can kept the soda cooler longer than the glass bottle.
Step 9 Application
What could the results be used for?How could I use the knowledge I have
gained from the experiment?How will I use what I have learned?How could others use the information I
have gained from the experiment?
Guidelines for Elementary Projects
Review of the Elementary Science Fair Projects Guidelines Sheet
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Visual Presentation
1. Project is neat, clear, complete, creative, appealing and has a title
2. Abstract 150 words or less
Scientific Thought
3. Clear and specific Purpose (Is a scientific question asked?) 4. Clear and specific Hypothesis (Is it measurable?)
5. Complete and thorough Materials list, including reference materials
6. Complete and thorough Procedure (include variables, step by step) 7. Complete and thorough Observations (logs, graphs, tables, photos…)
8. Complete analysis –student has tested 3 times / trials and data is verified for each trial or shows averaged results
9. Conclusion supported by data, written clearly and logically
Clarity and Thoroughness
10. Student can discuss and explain the project
Student Total Points earned
Total points ______ out of 100 Questions for judges to ask: Why did you choose this project? What could you have done differently? What did you enjoy most about you project? What did you learn? What did the experiment prove?
Science Fair Rubric
NUMBER_________
The Display Board
Title/Question
Graphs
Charts
Pictures
Hypothesis
Procedure
*Abstract
Optional
Data/
Results
Conclusion
Application
Notebook and Log
Required
1) Science Fair Center - www.sciencefaircenter.com/science_fair_planning.tpl?cart=11249928173913392#12) Science Fair Center for nonscientist parents – www.sciencefaircenter.com/science_fair_basics.tpl?cart=112499281739133923) What Makes a Good Science Fair Project? www.usc.edu/CSSF/Resources/Good_Project.html 4) Discovery School .com – http://.school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/5) Elementary Projects (Grades 4 - 6) - http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/elem.html6) Science Projects 13.01 - http://members.ozemail.com.au/%7Emacinnis/scifun/projects.htm#N427) IPL – Science Fair Resource Guide - www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/8) Successful Science Fair Projects - http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/fair.html9) Science Fair Prep - www.cyberbee.com/science/prep.html10) Steps To Prepare A Science Fair Project(Cyber Fair) - www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.html11) Science Fair Ideas – USGS – www.earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/sciencefair.html12) Yahoo – Ask Earl - http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/ask_earl/20020123.html13) Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects - http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/fair/ideasframe.htm14) Lycos Search - http://search.lycos.com/?src=sf&loc=sem&query=science+fair+project+ideas&nlubid=115) Science Fair Resource Center - http://www.hallbar.com/sciencecenter.html16) Science Fair Links - http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/csjh/sciencefair.htm
Helpful Websites
Good Luck
You are able to be successful!