Transcript PowerPoint Presentation - Lafayette Central Science Fair 2002

Aboite Science Fair 2014
by Ms. Chalmers & Mrs. Honn
The Goal of Science Fair:
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Encourage students’
curiosity
Develop recordkeeping, logic, and
critical thinking skills
Give an opportunity for
student scientists to
share their discoveries
with others
Personal pride in work
well done
Important Dates:
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December 9 - 13: Student information packets sent home.
Begin work on question and research.
Return Entry Forms by 3:30 P.M. Friday, January 17th. Late
forms will not be accepted.
January 9, display boards will be available for sale at the school
store. First come, first served. Boards will also be available from
other sources, such as Michael’s, Walmart, or Meijers.
Wednesday, February 26, Science Fair judging. Plan to bring
boards to the SACS Transportation building the day before,
unless you make other plans with Ms. Chalmers or Mrs. Honn.
In the event of a snow day on Wednesday, 2/26, the science fair
will be held on Thursday, 2/27.
Open house: Wednesday, February 26, 6:00-7:00 P.M. Projects
must be taken home on Friday.
Sounds great! But . . .
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How do I find an experiment?
While it is tempting to find a book or website
that lists projects, this isn’t the best source.
The best science comes from a student’s own
questions. Become a good listener. The idea is
to make a discovery. The problem with books
and websites is that they often give “the
answer.” If a resource is used, try making a
change so that the experiment’s result is a
surprise.
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Can I really be a scientist?
Students at AES have a great deal of
experience being scientists. Look at old science
papers to see how an experiment works. Use
your Interactive Science Book to help you set
up your experiment correctly.
Getting started isn’t hard!
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Pay attention to things
that happen around the
house or at school.
 Look for things that
make you wonder.
 Anytime you can ask
the question “Why?”
you are on your way to
a great project.
 Begin your journal!
Requirement:
Experiment Journal
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You must keep a journal as you work on
your project. This may be a spiral
notebook if you wish.
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The journal should list dates, times, and
activities that you did, including your thinking
and planning.
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The original data should be kept in the journal
as well.
The Hypothesis
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Once you create a question
to answer, make a prediction
about what will happen in
your experiment.
Write the prediction before
beginning the experiment.
The important part about
keeping track of what you
think is that you can look
back later and see how
much you learned!
Now you are ready to plan:
Materials and Procedure
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Think about what you could do to test your
question.
 Decide what supplies you will need.
 Set a schedule to help you use your time
wisely.
 Keep a journal of the work you do. Make
an entry each time you work on your
project.
Time to do the experiment!
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Be sure to have a
control group and
groups that test
variables.
 Watch all parts of
your experiment
carefully. One of the
best parts about
research is the
surprise!
Keeping track: Data!
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As you perform your experiment, it is
important to keep track of what happens.
 You can take pictures to include in your final
project.
 Keep measurements like times, sizes, or
weights on charts or graphs.
 Write notes about interesting things that
happen.
What did you discover?
Conclusion
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The conclusion is
the thinking part of
this project.
 Compare your
hypothesis to what
you NOW know!
 Explain what you
learned by doing
your experiment.
What to Include on the Display
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Sample student created board
(Fifth grade project)
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Title/Question: The question
makes an excellent title.
Hypothesis: What was predicted?
Materials: List the supplies used.
Procedure: Write step by step
instructions for the experiment &
include this in your journal.
Data: Notes, graphs, charts, tables
or pictures should be included to
show what happened during the
experiment.
Conclusion: What did the
experiment show? What was
learned by doing the experiment?
Display your journal with your
project.
Judges are most impressed by
projects that are clearly student
completed. Generally speaking,
neatness is important. Typing your
information is strongly encouraged!
Science Fair Day:
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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The Science Fair will be held at
the SACS Transportation
building on the Aboite campus
(old Indian Meadows building).
The conference area will be
available for project set-up
between 8:00 and 5:00 on
Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
Look for the signs!
You will be called out of class
for the judging on Wednesday
morning.
You will have a chance to tell
the judges about your project
and results.
Celebrating the hard work!
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The competition is not the most critical
aspect of an elementary science fair.
The main goal is to help students be
excited about their own discoveries.
The open house will be held at the
SACS Transportation building on
February 26, 2014 from 6:00–7:00 P.M.
All students will receive ribbons for
participating.
Students enjoy a pizza luncheon.
Five students will be chosen to
represent our school at the Regional
Science Fair.
Two students will represent our school
at Science Central.
Awards will also be given by special
area educators.
The Isaac Knapp Dental Association
will present its award if an appropriate
project is submitted.
Rules
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Displays must not be larger than: 76 cm (30 in.) deep by
122 cm (48 in.) wide by 274 cm (108 in.) tall. Height
includes a 36 in. table. Your board must stand alone.
 Electricity is available if requested. You must bring your
own extension cord (you don’t have to do a judge’s
demonstration).
 Regional fair rules prohibit the display of animals or plants,
food, human or animal parts except teeth, hair, nails or
dried animal bones, soil, class III and IV lasers, chemicals
or liquids, sharp items, flammable materials, open top
batteries or open moving parts. Pictures work well
instead.
 Regional fair displays MUST include a completed
journal.