March 2-March 9, 2012
Mar 27, 2015
March 2-March 9, 2012
Science Fair ObjectivesTo encourage the curiosity and
creativity of DES students.
To enable students to think and act like scientists by designing experiments which follow the Scientific Method.
To have FUN!!
Science Fair SpecificsImportant Dates
Title only due: Friday, January 13th Form #1 due: January 20th Project arrival: Friday, March 2, 8:00-9:00 am and
3:45-5 pm Project removal : Friday, March 9, 3:30-5 pm
The Judging Monday, March 5, 8:30-11:30 am
Awards and Photos March 5, 12:00 pm
Science Fair Open House Monday, March 5, 6-8 pm
Getting StartedYour child should choose an experiment
that:Interests him/herIs something he/she can doIs an investigation that results in
experimentation and collection of dataCan be completed in the allotted time
Not Approved for Student Projects
Bacteria or MoldCigarettes, cigarette smoke, or other tobacco
productsAlcohol (including wine)Household bleach, dry ice, liquid nitrogenMedicine (over the counter & prescription)Science lab chemicalsFireVertebrate Animals—this includes pets.
Identify the good experiments.How does a volcano erupt? Does the amount of baking soda affect the
eruption of my model volcano?Does the type of footwear affect the distance a
soccer ball can be kicked? What is a water cycle? Do boys or girls like sports better? Does the amount of heat affect the rate of
evaporation?
Good experiments ask a question for which DATA can be collected.
A great website for graphing
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph
T.A.I.L.S.title-axis-increments-labels-spaces (for bar
graphs)
Experimental Group vs Control Group
Experimental Group Control Group
The group or item being manipulated in the experiment.
The group in which ALL the materials and conditions are not manipulated during the experiment.
Those Variables!Controlled Variables (or “constants”) The variables that remain constant during
the experiment. (These would be listed in the “control group”.)
Independent Variable The variable that is changed by the scientist; it
should be measureable. There should be only one independent variable.
Dependent Variables The variables in the experiment that change
due to experimentation—this is the data you collect.
The Display Board
Tips for the display boardDo not include photos of children. “Hand” shots
are OK if needed for experiment demonstration shots.
Don’t forget to include a log/binder which shows the research compiled and the data collected—usually this is in the child’s handwriting. No names on pages or binder. This is placed on the table next to the board.
Please do not bring manipulatives to display—just show the photos as applicable. There are many visitors to the Science Fair and we do not want to be responsible for missing or damaged parts.
Application and Other Forms
Where
do we
find
them?
Let’s go to the DES website under “special features” to find out.
Project Evaluation Form
Questions/Concerns
Parent Coordinator: Mrs. Ritter [email protected]
DES Science Lead Teacher: Susan [email protected]
County Science Resource: Laura Espinosa [email protected]
Resource Guide
Be sure
to take
one on
your way
out!
THANK YOU FOR COMING and . . .
Let
the
fun
begin
!