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Page 1: Welcome to the Science Fair Agenda: –Introductions –Important Dates –Science Fair Overview –Project Guidelines –Science Fair Project Example –Helpful.

Welcome to the Science Fair

Agenda: – Introductions– Important Dates– Science Fair Overview– Project Guidelines– Science Fair Project Example– Helpful Websites to get you started

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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

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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

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Elementary Science Fair Projects

The Steps for a Successful

Science Fair Project

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The Scientific Method

You should always follow the 9 steps of the scientific method when doing a science project to be successful.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.”

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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.

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Step 6 During Experiment

During the

Experiment

Observe: Watch

Look

Record: Notes

Journal/Log Results

Analyze Data: What have I

learned from the results?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Guidelines for Elementary Projects

Review of the Elementary Science Fair Projects Guidelines Sheet

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Point Value 10 8 6 4 2 0

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_________

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The Display Board

Title/Question

Graphs

Charts

Pictures

Hypothesis

Procedure

*Abstract

Optional

Data/

Results

Conclusion

Application

Notebook and Log

Required

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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

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Good Luck

You are able to be successful!