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ARROWHEAD’S ANNUAL

Dear

Thank you for your interest in the Science Fair! Your registration has been received. This packet includes the official rules, evaluation procedures, rubric, and Log Book. Your COMPLETED Log Book (including all graphs, charts, photographs) is due in the office by Tuesday, May 3. NO EXCEPTIONS. Your Log Book will be evaluated by a committee and awarded a ribbon according to the criteria on the rubric. Log Books may be typed but be sure to include all parts. Your display board will not be judged. The purpose of the display board is to share what you learned with the community.

You can find a list of internet resources on Arrowhead’s web page under the resources tab. These sites can help you in choosing a topic, as well as provide support throughout your project. In order to meet the deadline, you should get started right away! Be sure to follow the rules and address all of the questions and parts of the Scientific Method (included in this packet). The Log Book can also be downloaded from Arrowhead’s web page if you need another copy.

I have also included an OPTIONAL Project Proposal. This is an opportunity for you to show me where you are headed with your project so I can provide you with feedback and make sure you are headed in the right direction. This Proposal is due Monday, March 21. I will return it to you by Wednesday, March 23.

***NEW THIS YEAR*** You may choose to work with a partner that is already registered for the Science Fair. Collaboration can provide additional learning opportunities but also presents additional challenges-especially in time management. You may even work with a sibling or a friend in a different grade level but each person is responsible for completing and handing in their own Log Book. NO COPIES. They will be scored separately.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be happy to help with any part of the process!

Thank you!

Angela Mendise

[email protected]

*SECOND GRADE STUDENT PROJECTS WILL NOT BE RATED BUT ARE STILL DUE ON MAY 3. FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN AND A PARTICIPATION RIBBON AND PIN.

Good Excellent SuperiorQuestion/Problem

5 points

-complete

(3 points)

-question is clearly testable

(4 points)

-can be investigated using the entire scientific method -uses measurable terms

(5 points)

Research/Background Information

15 points

-lists at least 1 appropriate resource and is written in own words-related to topic-at least 8 facts

(9-11 points)

-lists at least 2 different age-appropriate resources and is written in own words.-related to topic-at least 10 facts

(12-13 points)

-lists at least 3 different age-appropriate resources -is written in own words. -related to topic-at least 12 facts

(14-15 points)

Hypothesis

10 points

-predicts answer to question

(6-7 points)

-predicts answer to question and tells why-reasoning based on background information and/or experience

(8 points)

-predicts answer toquestion and tells why-reasoning based on background information and/or experience-predicts results in measurable terms(9-10 points)

Procedure/Experiment

20 points

-steps recorded for completing the experiment

(12-15 points)

-steps recorded for completing the experiment in detail-repeated more than once

(16-17 points)

-steps for experiment written clearly and could be followed by anyone without further explanation-repeated at least 3 times

(18-20 points)

Data/Results

25 points

-results summarized-includes measurements

(15-19 points)

-results summarized-includes measurements -includes pictures, graphs and/or charts

(20-22 points)

-results clearly summarized-includes appropriate and accurate measurements and pictures, graphs, and or charts

(23-25 points)

Conclusion/Summary

25 points

-answers scientific question-compares to hypothesis-identifies a variable and an idea for further study

(15-19 points)

-answers scientific question -compares to hypothesis-identifies > 1 variable and >1 idea for further study

(20-22 points)

-answers scientific question-compares to hypothesis-identifies > 1 variable and >1 idea for further study-tells how info is relevant

(23-25 points)

Arrowhead Science Fair Rubric

How your project will be evaluated…

Students will be evaluated according to the rubric included in this packet. All participants should use these criteria as a guide while completing the project. Please remember that all Science Fair entries should be experiments, not models or reports.

The Log Books will be evaluated by a committee and awarded a ribbon based on the total number of points earned.

For a total score of:

90 points or MORE: Superior Rating

Blue Ribbon

80-89 points: Excellent Rating

Red Ribbon

60-79 points: Good Rating

Green Ribbon

59 points or BELOW: Certificate of Participation

There are no limits on the number of ribbons that can be awarded. It is possible for all students to receive a “Superior” rating and a blue ribbon if the criteria on the rubric are met.

OFFICIAL RULESTo ensure that all projects are judged fairly, the following rules must be observed.

1. Students are allowed to work with a partner in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade. Each student must complete the Log Book on his or her own to be evaluated. NO COPIES.

2. Adults should play a supervisory role in the project. Work should be age appropriate and completed by the student.

3. To conserve space at the fair, the projects and displays must not exceed the following dimensions: 48 inches wide, 48 inches high, and 18 inches deep.

4. Commercially prepared kits, models, and collections are not experiments and will not be accepted.

5. Projects with animals must be humane. Animals will not be allowed as part of a display without prior approval.

6. Electricity will only be provided for displays with prior approval.7. No displays may be taped or tacked to the walls. All displays should

be self-supporting.8. All participants are reminded to keep projects completely safe. No

food is to be sampled at the fair.9. Log Books must be complete and turned in by TUESDAY, May 3.

NO EXCEPTIONS! Display boards must be complete and set up on Thursday, May 12.

10. If you are not sure-ASK! [email protected]

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ARROWHEAD’S ANNUAL

EXPERIMENTLOG BOOK

PROJECT TITLE:_______________________

______________________________________

NAME:_______________________________

GRADE:______________________________

TEACHER:____________________________

ROOM #:______________________________

DUE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016

NO EXCEPTIONS

QUESTION: (5 points)Exactly what do you want to find out in your experiment? Is it testable? If you already know the answer-pick a different question. Use measurable terms (faster, stronger, longer, taller, etc..). Avoid words like “better”.

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________(5 pts)

RESEARCH: (15 points)Find out as much about your topic as you can from at least 3 different sources. Sources can include the internet, books, magazines, newspapers, interviews, and observations. Be sure to keep an accurate record of which resources you use. LIST at least 12 facts that apply to your topic. (use additional pages if needed)

(12 pts)

RESOURCES: LIST at least 3 different sources (title/author, website, etc…)

(3 pts)

HYPOTHESIS: (10 points)

Predict the answer to your question. What do you think will happen? Why? What did you find out in your background research that makes you think this? Make sure your hypothesis statement has a “because…” in it! State the results you are predicting in measurable terms (taller, faster, stronger, etc…).

I predict _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________(6 pts)

because _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________(4 pts)

PROCEDURE/EXPERIMENT: (20 points)

Test your hypothesis step by step. Include the materials you will use. How will you measure your results? Test the same experiment more than once. It must be evident that you tested at least 3 times for a superior score. If you are surveying or testing people-you need to have at least 10 partcipants. Should be like a recipe and be written in detail so someone else could perform the experiment the same way you did. If your whole experiment can be completed in 5 minutes- you probably need to do more tests!

The MATERIALS I will use:

___________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

I will MEASURE my results with: (circle all that apply)

ruler/tape measure, scale, measuring cup/beaker, timer/clock, survey, photos (show change over time), observations (counting), thermometer, other:________________________

I will SHOW my results with: (circle all that apply)

bar graph, line graph, photos, observation chart, Other:______________

The steps in my experiment:

1. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

6. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

7. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

8. __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

o Repeated same experiment 3 times or tested 10 subjects?

(20 pts)

DATA: (15 Points)Keep track of your results with written observations, charts, graphs, drawings, and/or photographs. The more evidence you have-the better! Do this in regular intervals (hourly, daily, weekly, etc…) Pick graphs/charts that are appropriate for your grade level and results.

****Please ATTACH any photographs, graphs, charts, etc… This is your evidence. Your Log Book will NOT be complete without it.****

(15 pts)

RESULTS: (10 Points)Look at your test results (charts/graphs) and summarize what happened in words.

(10 pts)

CONCLUSION: (25 Points)

What is the answer to your question?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(5 pts)

Was your hypothesis correct?

___________________________________________________________(2 pts)

What factors may have affected your results? (maybe things you didn’t plan on in your experiment)________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

____________________________(5 pts)

What would you change if you did the experiment again?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(5 pts)

How is this information helpful to other people?________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(3 pts)

What are you wondering now? What kind of questions do you have about your experiment or topic that you could explore further? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________(5 pts)

Displaying Your Science Project

(SET-UP May 12, 6-8PM)Your Science Fair Display should have:

1. Your tri-fold, freestanding, display board2. Any data/observation sheets not included on the board3. You are NOT required to bring in your actual experiment. Please do not

bring in food items or animals for the safety of others.

* Your Board will not be judged

Your Display Board should “tell a story of your project”. Be sure to make the information flow from left to right. The Display Board should have:

1. A title and YOUR NAME2. Background information3. Your Problem/Question4. Hypothesis5. Procedures/Experiment6. Data (photos, charts, graphs, observations, etc…)7. Results8. Conclusion

Be creative! Make sure your display board is legible and neat. Example:

Background Information

Problem/Question

Hypothesis

TitleName & Grade

Procedures

Data/Charts &Graphs

Results

Conclusion