Transcript Purpose of the HMS Science Fair

Is participating in a Science Fair worth all
of the trouble?
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purpose of the HMS
Science Fair
For Students:
Satisfies a natural scientific curiosity.
Practice using appropriate tools to gather
and analyze data.
Gain organizational and planning skills.
Gain self-confidence and satisfaction in
becoming an expert in a field of scientific
investigation.
Possible recognition, money, scholarship,
and preparation for scientific careers.
Purpose of the HMS Science Fair
For Teachers:
Meets NC Curriculum Standards.
Integrates reading, writing, math
and computer skills.
Incorporates life-long learning skills;
skills necessary for employment.
Pride in students’ success and
accomplishments.
Great Websites!
Science Fair Central—EXCELLENT
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
Science Fair Buddies Project Guide--EXCELLENT
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fairprojects/project_guide_index.shtml?From=Tab
Science Fair Project Center
www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair
Science Stuff
http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net
Do Science
http://www.doscience.com/index.html
Great Websites! (Continued)
Science Fair Projects
www.all-science-fair-projects.com
Scifair.org
www.scifair.org
Research: Internet Public Library—Science
Fair Resource Guide
http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/
Graphing: Kids’ Zone (Learning with NCES)
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/defa
ult.aspx
Bibliography Citations: Citation Machine
http://citationmachine.net/
What should
be on my
display board?
 On the LEFT SIDE:
List of Materials
Procedure
Data (Tables & Graphs)
What should
be on my
display board?
 In the CENTER:
Title
Problem (Written as a question.)
Purpose
Hypothesis (MUST be in an If _____,
then_____. Statement)
Variables (Independent, Dependent,
Constant & Control)
What should
be on my
display board?
 On the RIGHT SIDE:
Analysis
Draw Conclusions
Background Research
Bibliography
Project
Display
Goals:
Include ALL parts of the Scientific
Method.
Describe your research to the judge.
Clear and concise information.
Capture the judges’ attention while
communicating your experiment.
Project
Display DO’s:
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Include ALL parts of the Scientific Method
(as defined earlier).
Place each part of the Scientific Method in
the CORRECT location on the display board.
Keep your titles clear and easy to read.
Be specific in EVERY part.
Include PHOTOGRAPHS of your child
conducting the experiment. (Be sure to
include a caption.)
Include reference materials & your data log
(opened up in front of the project for
judges’ easy access).
Project
Display DONT’s:
1. Have your name showing. (You will be disqualified.)
2. Bring your project props. (THESE NEED TO STAY AT
HOME.)
3. Have spelling errors.
4. Assume the reader knows what you are talking
about (BE SPECIFIC!).
Tips for
Students
When you believe you are finished, ask
yourself:
 Does it include every required part of the
Scientific Method?
 Did I label all of my charts, graphs &
photographs?
 How does the overall display look—are there
empty spaces?
 Can you read my titles from 3 feet away?
 Do I have any spelling or grammatical errors?
 Do I have a last minute “repair kit” in case
something needs fixing at the last minute?
Tips for
Parents
Give encouragement, support and guidance on
completing the project. This includes:
 Reinforcing the main goal of the project
(strengthening higher level thinking skills).
 Helping your child plan a mutually agreed upon
timeline that prevents last-minute
frustrations.
 Helping your child locate supplies for
experiment and presentation.’
 Providing transportation for after school help
and/or to the public library.
 Taking photographs of your child conducting
the experiment.
When Will We Do Research at
School?
Sept. 26 – 30
Science Fair Ideas
Researched in HMS
Media Center – 3 idea
Form turned in by Friday
9-30-11 with First Choice
Circled (2 days per class)
Oct. 12 - 13
Research in HMS Media
Center (1 day per class)
When Can I Begin My Science
Fair Experiment?
• When the teacher has approved your
experiment
DATES TO KNOW:
Oct. 3
Oct. 3 - Dec. 4
Dec. 5 - 8
Dec. 12 – 16
Dec. 19 – 20
Winter Break
Jan. 2 – 6
Jan. 9
Jan. 10 – 13
Project Topic Decided
Experimentation—Data Collection
Data Analysis & Drawing
Conclusions
Backboards Due for Peer Editing
Drafts of Research Checked
Editing Project Mistakes
Research Papers Presented
Board Turned in with Research
Class Presentations of Projects
Science Fair Open House will be:
Tuesday, Jan. 17 (6-7pm)