PRS Science Fair 2014 Info Packet

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Did you know that science is all around us? Everydayoccurrences and mysteries can be explained by science!

Did you ever wonder...Whydo we see a rainbow after a rainstorm?

Howdo batteries work?Whydo some objects sink and others float?

Whyare certain things attracted to a magnet and others are not?These are just a few mysteries that can be explored by

participating in the Post Road School

Be a part of the3rd, 4th& 5thGrade 2014 Science Fair* on March 12Registration form and more information inside.

* Sponsored by the Post Road School PTA


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Sabas que la ciencia est en todas partes? La orden delda y los misterios pueden ser explicados por la ciencia!

Te has preguntado alguna vez...

Por quvemos un arco iris despus de una tormenta?Cmofuncionan las pilas?

Por quse hunden algunos objetos y flotan los dems?Por quson atradas por un imn ciertas cosas y otras no?

Estos son slo algunos misterios que se pueden explorar siparticipas en la

Sea parte de la feria de ciencias de los 3o, 4o y 5ogrados de 2014* el 12 de marzoFormulario de ingreso y ms informacin en este paquete.

* Patrocinada por la PTA de la escuela Post Road


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Contents and Schedule / Contenido y ProgramaSteps to Prepare a Science Fair Project / Pasos para Preparar un Proyecto de

Ciencias ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

Topic Ideas / Ideas para el Proyecto .............................................................................................3

How Parents Can Help with Science Fair Projects / Como los padres pueden ayudarcon el proyecto de la feria de ciencias ........................................................................................... 5

Student Entry Form / Formulario de Ingreso del Estudiante ............................................... 7

Contact the Science Fair Committee with any questions

Comunquese con el comit de la feria de ciencias con cualquier pregunta.Dr. Joshua BrumbergMs. Rachel Kaminer

Mr. Steve PlazaMs. Heide Schroeder

Ms. Julia Plaza 831-9022

Date Event Fecha EventoTo Be

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Jan. 31 Entry Form Due 31 de enero Fecha Lmite delFormulario deIngreso

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anunciadaSesin deInvestigacin de losEstudiantes en labiblioteca pblicade White Plains

March 11 Set-up, 5:30-6:30p.m.

11 de marzo Organizarlo, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

March 12 Science Fair(evening), 7-8 p.m.

12 demarzo

Feria de Ciencias(noche), 7-8 p.m.


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The Scientific Method1 Decide on a research questionBase your question on something you observed. Make sure your question can be tested and measured.

For example: which type of battery lasts the longest?

2 Conduct researchLearn more about your topic. Conduct research at the library or on the internet, interview scientists,or speak with experts at museums, zoos, hospitals, and so on.

3 Develop your hypothesisBased on your research, predict a possible answer to your question. Remember: Its okay if your

hypothesis turns out to be wrong. A hypothesis is simply an educated guess.

4 Make a planDesign an experiment to help answer your question. Write a detailed procedure, or a step-by-step

plan. Identify the variables (things that change) and constants (things that stay the same).

5 Conduct your experimentGather your materials and get ready to do the experiment. For reliable results, repeat the

experiment several times.

6 Collect and record dataRecord your experiment results. Organize your data in a table or chart. To make sense of yourfindings, you might need to create some kind of graph.

7 Draw conclusionsAnalyze your data and results. Compare them with your hypothesis: Was your hypothesis correct?

Explain your project, results, and conclusions.

I think

I learned


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STEPS TO PREPARE A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT1. Select a Topic: What do you wonder about? If you dont know where to start, see theattached list for topics that may be of interest to you. These are intended as IDEAS tohelp get you thinking, NOT to limit your choices! THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! Be imaginative.

This needs to be something that interests YOU so that you have fun!

2. Research: Gather information about your topic from a variety of sources includingbooks, websites, magazines and your own experiences. Consider talking to experts andprofessionals such as teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, librarians, andothers who may be able to share information or guide you in finding information. Do youneed to perform an experiment to find the answer to your question or to demonstratewhat you learned from your research? Or, can your question be answered throughresearch? Think creatively!

The Science Fair Committee will hold 2 research help sessions at the White Plains PublicLibrary. Watch for the flyer that will give you more information (time and dates).

3. Prepare Display Board and Presentation: Once you have researched your topic orconducted your experiment, think about what you learned or what conclusions you came toas a result of your research or experiment. Create a presentation board that explainsyour project so that people understand what you learned.

If you conducted an experiment as part of your project, describe step by step what youdid in your experiment. For example:If you researched the effect of sugar water on plants and decided to do an experimentwhere you fed one plant regular water and another plant sugar water:

Please include a chart or a graph indicating how much of each type ofwater you fed each plant over what period of time.

Graph your results. Include sketches or photographs of the results over

the course of the experiment.Bring in the plants as part of your final presentation.

Present your information on a display board in a neat, well thought outpresentation so you can share what you learned with other students.

Whatever topic you choose, think of an interesting way to present the information thatyou learned. If your topic involves a demonstration, bring in whatever ingredients you need

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to demonstrate at least 50 times. You will have half of a table to set up your displayboard and any props or examples that you may want to use as part of your presentation.

See the following sketch of a sample presentation. This is intended as a guide to help getyou thinking of how you would like to design your presentation board.

A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY: Anything that is or could be hazardous or dangerous to otherstudents is prohibited and cannot be displayed. Models or photographs may be usedinstead. The use of live animals is prohibited. Also, if you need to use any of the following,please let the Science Fair Committee know as soon as possible:

liquids/chemicals OTHER than waterelectrical items, electrical outlet

You are responsible for keeping your display area SAFE, CLEAN and DRY!

4. Oral Presentation: Be prepared to explain in 1-2 minutes what your topic was andwhat you learned. Include the most important points about what you learned.

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Topic IdeasDo plants grow better in sand or clay?

Do plants tend to grow towards sunlight?

Does a flower seed grow better using plain water or using water with sugar in it?

What causes leaves to fall off the trees?How does the growth of a plant provided with full sunlight, a plant provided with a very smallamount of sunlight and a plant kept in the dark compare to each other?

What is the effect of sunlight on leaf color?Learn about how plants are used in various medicines.

Why do we look the way we do (hair color, eye color, etc.)?

What is the relationship between taste and smell?

Do people have a dominant hand, eye, foot, and ear (is there a dominant side of the brain)?

How do you communicate with sign language or braille?

Is chocolate good or bad for your health?

Does perfume smell the same on different people?

What objects are attracted to a magnet?How do electric game boards work?

How do bulbs light up using batteries?

How can a person make a magnet?

Is it possible to see and measure a magnetic field?

What is static electricity and how many ways can we see it at work?

What is the effect of magnets on recorded items such as videos, audiotapes and CDs?

How does a compass work?

Examine conductors of electricity using 10 objects. Rate the good and poor electrical conductors.

How does an electric circuit work?

What objects sink or float in water? Why?How much salt must be added to a glass of water for an egg to float?

Which U.S. coin has the greatest volume? (separately place coins into a graduated cylinder ofwaterdetermine the coin volume by water displacement).

In what brand of shampoo will marbles move the slowest?

What is the difference in the weight of an object in and out of the water?

How do insects walk on water?

What is the best way to protect delicate cargo? (example design an egg drop).

Are some car designs faster than others? (example design a car race).

Do some building shapes stand up during an earthquake more effectively than others?

(example - use Legos as building blocks).What is the best shape for a kite, and what is the effect of adding a tail to the kite?

How do Monarch butterflies glide in flight? (demonstrate with a paper butterfly).

Construct models of some common molecules.

Make an analysis of paper airplane size and the affect on flight time.

Explain the physics of skateboarding.

Explain the physics of a curveball.

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What effect does caffeine have on a persons typing speed?

What is the effect of salt vs. sand on ice?

How does sugar affect the formation of ice crystals?

How can you demonstrate chemical changes (e.g., using a Polident tab in water)? How doesthe concentration of the reactants affect the speed of a chemical reaction?

How can you make your own markers?

How does the surface youre running on affect your speed?How does the shape of a parachute affect how long it will stay in the air?

How does the height from which you drop a ball affect how high it bounces?

How does friction affect sliding on ice? Test different materials.

Do paperclips affect the distance a paper airplane flies?

Does a small ball roll a greater distance than a larger ball if you apply the same force?

How far can a water balloon be rolled before it bursts?

Do fully inflated basketballs bounce higher than flatter ones?

Which household cleaner kills bacteria best?

How long does it take for a cut apple to oxidize in air?

Does Vitamin C inhibit oxidation (using fruit)?How long does it take for a container of milk to sour?

Can you make crystals out of sugar and water?

How does the color of the roof affect the temperature inside a house?

How do you make and use a sun dial?

How can you make photos using sunlight?

Why do we see a rainbow after a rainstorm?

Can you make a rainbow with a mirror and flashlight?

Can you demonstrate a sunset with milk and water?

Can you make a thermometer using a straw and food coloring?

Can solar energy be used to cook food?

Can you solve a mystery with fingerprints?

Do all witnesses remember the same details at the crime scene?

What does a persons handwriting say about him/her?

Does temperature have an effect on fingerprints?

volcanoes

tsunamis

earthquakes

dinosaurs

whalessharks

Why does the moon appear larger at some times?

Why do we have seasons?

What makes stars twinkle?

Remember, your topic does not have to appear on this list. These are just some ideas tospark your creativity. Ask a question about something that interests YOU4


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How Parents Can Help with Science Fair ProjectsParents can help by providing support, but without actuallydoing the work. What can parents do?

1. Get Information:Ask your child about the project and the steps needed tocomplete it.

2. Provide a Space:Find a safe place for your child to work and to store the

project.3. Plan:Help your child make a plan to complete the necessarysteps on time.

4. Gather Supplies:Have your child make a list of the tools and supplies needed

for the project, then help locate those items around thehouse (or go shopping, if necessary).

5. Pack and Carry:When the project is complete, help your child pack itcarefully and bring it to school.

6. Volunteer

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Como los padres pueden ayudar con el proyecto dela feria de cienciasLos padres pueden ayudar sus nos, pero sin hacer el trabajo.

Qu pueden hacer los padres?

1. Obtener informacin:Pregntele a su nio sobre el proyecto y los pasosnecesarios para hacerlo.

2. Proporcione un espacio:Busque un lugar seguro para que su nio trabaje y guarde elproyecto.

3. Planifique:Ayude a su nio a hacer un plan para completar los pasosnecesarios a tiempo.

4. Obtenga las herramientas necesarias:Haga que su nio haga una lista de las herramientas ytiles necesarios para el proyecto, luego aydelos alocalizar esas cosas alrededor de la casa (o yendo acomprar, si es necesario).

5. Empaque y Trigalo:Cuando el proyecto est terminado, ayude a su nio aempacarlo cuidadosamente y traerlo a la escuela.

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Post Road School PTA SCIENCE FAIR

ENTRY FORM

DUE: Friday, January 31, 2014

STUDENT NAME TEACHER

PHONE # AND/OR E-MAIL (MANDATORY) ___

PARTNER (Optional) TEACHER

PHONE NUMBER AND/OR E-MAIL

PROJECT IDEA OR GENERAL TOPIC

Does your project involve liquids or chemicals? Yes NoDoes your project need an electrical outlet? Yes No

Parent PermissionThe Science Fair will be held during the morning of and then later during the evening ofWednesday, March 12, 2014. Participation in the Science Fair is optional and open to allPost Road School students in the 3rd, 4thand 5thgrades.Students will remain with theirprojects so they can present and answer any questions that viewers might ask themregarding their projects. Please mark the date on your calendars and sign below to give your

permission for your child to participate in the science fair on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Iftwo students plan to work together, both students' parents (or guardians) must sign.

Photographs of the Science Fair participants and projects might be posted on the Post RoadSchool PTA website and submitted to the PTA Newsletter and the Journal News (WhitePlains Express) for all to see what a great job our students do with their projects. Please signbelow to give your permission for use of your child's photo.

The Science Fair Committee will provide a display board for each project FREE OFCHARGE. We will contact you when the board is ready to be picked up.

________________________ _________________________ ____________Student Name Parent Signature Date

Partner (if any):

________________________ _________________________ ____________Student Name Parent Signature Date

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Feria de Ciencias de la PTA de Post Road

FORMULARIO DE INGRESO

FECHA LIMITE: viernes, 31 de enero de 2014

NOMBRE DEL ESTUDIANTE PROFESOR

# DE TELEFONO O CORREO ELECTRONICO

COMPAERO (Opcional) PROFESOR

# DE TELEFONO O CORREO ELECTRONICO

IDEA PARA EL PROYECTO O TEMA GENERAL

Su proyecto incluye lquidos o productos qumicos? Si NoSu proyecto necesita un enchufe elctrico? Si No

Permiso de los Padres

La Feria de Ciencias ser realizada durante la maana y luego durante la noche del mircoles,12 de marzo de 2014. La participacin en la Feria de Ciencias es opcional para todos losestudiantes de Post Road en los grados 3, 4 y 5. Los estudiantes permanecern con susproyectos durante la feria para que ellos puedan estar presentes y responder a preguntas conrelacin a sus proyectos. Por favor marquen la fecha en sus calendarios y firmen abajo paradar permiso a su hijo/hija a participar en la feria de ciencias el mircoles, 12 de marzo de 2014.Si dos estudiantes planean trabajar juntos, los padres (o los guardas) de ambosestudiantes deben firmar.

Las fotos de los participantes en la Feria de Ciencias y proyectos posiblemente sernpublicados en la pgina web de la PTA de Post Road y entregadas para el Boletn del PTA ypara el Journal News (White Plains Express) para que todos vean el excelente trabajo quehicieron nuestros estudiantes con sus proyectos. Por favor firme a continuacin autorizando eluso de la foto de su nio.

El Comit de la Feria de Ciencias proporcionar un lugar para exposicin a cadaproyecto GRATIS. Nos pondremos en contacto con Ud. cuando se pueden recoger las

tablillas.

________________________ _________________________ ____________Nombre del Estudiante Firma del Padre Fecha

COMPAERO (si cualquiera):

________________________ _________________________ ____________Nombre del Estudiante Firma del Padre Fecha

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