Transcript Soaring to a Global Future--- The Flint Area Science Fair

Soaring to a Global Future--The Flint Area Science Fair
Your Future Starts Now…
Your Regional Science Fair Serves
Students in Grades 4-12 from:
Genesee County
Lapeer County
Shiawassee County
Tuscola County
51st Annual Flint Area Science Fair
March 16-18, 2007
Location: Kettering University
www.kettering.edu
INTEL International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The Flint Area Science Fair, as your
regional fair, is affiliated with the INTEL
International Science and Engineering
Fair (ISEF).
Each year 4 FASF Senior Division
students win an all-expense paid trip to
the ISEF (2007 is Albuquerque, NM)
What is a science fair?
Science Fairs are a fun way to
practice your skills in science and
to use your curiosity….
Judged competition that recognizes how
effectively you use scientific methods to
solve problems. Projects are grouped
by subject and grade level.
To level the playing field a specific
format must be followed.
Why enter a science fair?
Explore neat stuff and gain confidence in
your ability to understand new things
Find interests and talents you did not
know you have
If you are interested in a career using science
(e.g. doctor, engineer or scientific research)
this is a great way to begin
You also learn how to present yourself both
through a written presentation and verbal
interviews with judges who are professionals in
your chosen field
Why enter a science fair?
Satisfaction and opportunities
Gain recognition for your talents—Colleges and
Universities value science fair recognition and
often award scholarships based on science fair
achievements
Earn scholarships and prizes that can help pay
for college
The satisfaction of doing something with your
brains and your hands
What is a science fair project?
Projects involve doing an experiment using the
scientific method
You select the topic
Your project and the display you present at the
Fair must contain:
Title—what your project is about
Hypothesis –what you expect to find
Procedure – how you do your experiment
Data/Results – the results of your experiment /or
the answer is….
Conclusion– what you actually found and learned
What if your results do not match
your hypothesis?
It’s OK.
That means you have learned
something!
And that is what science is about…
Juicy
Juice
(Elem. Div.)
LED
Tail-lights
Safety Feature
or Driving
Hazard
(Middle School Life
Sci)
If You Drop
Oil the
Planet Will
Spoil
(Middle School
Environmental
Sci)
Mutagenic
Effect of
Tobacco on
Microorganisms
(High School Div
Life Sci)
IMPAXX
Designing Better
Playground
Surfaces with
Finite Element
Analysis
(High School
Engineering)
How do I get started?
Pick an area of science that interests you
Come up with a question that could be
answered experimentally
Talk with your teachers, parents or neighbors
who know something about what interests you
The FASF web site has many great resources
and links to help you identify possible topics.
Mentors are also available to help you.
How do I enter the Science Fair?
You must complete an application at least
two weeks prior to the Flint Area Science
Fair (by Friday March 2, 2007)
Applications can be submitted on line at
www.flintsciencefair.org
OR The application form in the printed
handbook can be mailed
What are the rules?
Complete rules are in the Handbook or on the
FASF web site www.flintsciencefair.org
Rules primarily exist to make sure no one is
harmed during the experimentation or display
Treatment of animals rules are based upon
currently accepted scientific ethics
The ISEF has specific rules relating to display
and documentation and as an affiliated fair we
must comply. Complete international rules are
available at www.sciserv.org/isef
Examples of rules for project
displays:
Size – project displays must be no more than
48” wide, 30” deep or 108” from the floor
Safety – No Petri dishes with microorganisms,
no tissue samples and no hazardous chemicals
or voltages. You should present your results
though pictures and graphs, not do your
experiment at the fair
No food products may be displayed
Complete rules are in the Handbook or on the
FASF web site www.flintsciencefair.org
How will I be judged?
Who? Judges are local professionals who
volunteer their time to interview students and
judge projects.
Judges review all projects and project reports
on Friday night to decide which projects are
“Finalists”
Finalist projects are reviewed by teams of
judges who talk with students Saturday
morning
While judges select which projects are of
special merit and worthy of prizes, they also
enjoy helping students learn.
How will I be judged?
Judging is really an opportunity to learn
and talk with people who are
knowledgeable in the field your project is
in, people who are eager to talk with you
because of your interest in something
they value….
Elementary division projects are
judged as follows:
Creative Ability
Scientific Thought/Engineering
Thoroughness
Skill
Clarity
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
Junior division projects are
judged as follows:
Creative Ability
Scientific Thought/Engineering
Thoroughness
Skill
Clarity
25%
25%
20%
15%
15%
Senior division projects are judged
as follows:
Creative Ability
Scientific Thought/Engineering
Thoroughness
Skill
Clarity
30%
30%
15%
15%
10%
What are the prizes?
Flint Area Science Fair each year awards
prizes, trips, scholarships and bonds
totaling over $25,000
Many local universities and organizations
also give scholarships, awards and
monetary prizes
Everyone is a winner and receives at
least a ribbon and a bag of fun prizes
Prize and Award Sponsors
Air and Waste Management
Association
American Meteorological
Society
American Psychological
Association
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Association for Women
Geoscientists
Certified Hazardous Material
Managers
Children's Museum
Compliance Resources
Technology, Inc.
Cross Veterinary Clinic
David C. & Doris Hill
Chemistry Award
Discovery Young Science
Challenge
Eastern Michigan ASHRAE
Fisher Scientific
Flint, City of
Genesee County Farm Bureau
Genesee County Medical
Society
Genesys Regional Health
Center
Prize and Award Sponsors (Cont)
Hurley Medical Center
Intel Computer Award
International Society of
Optical Engineering
Kenton Nieman Memorial
Award
Kettering University
McLaren Health Care
Corporation
Meijer's
Michigan Society of
Professional Engineers
MU Alpha Theta
National Association for
Biology Teachers
National Youth Leadership
Forum on Medicine
Scientific American
State of Michigan / Governors
Office
Stockholm Jr. Water Fed.
U. S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Department of Health
U.S. Metric Association
U.S. Navy / Marine Corp
How far can I go?– Elementary
Division (4th and 5th grade)
Up to eight 5th graders are invited to apply to
participate in the Discovery Competition in
Washington, DC. Each year FASF has had at least
one student be among the 40 from across the
USA accepted for Discovery Competition.
You can go as far as your skill and desire will take
you.
Join the FASF Junior and Senior Divisions as you
advance in school
How Far Can You Go?
How far can I go?– Junior High
Division (6th through 8th grade)
Up to 15 6-8th graders are invited to apply to
participate in the Discovery Competition in
Washington, DC. Each year FASF has had at
least one student be among the 40 from across
the USA accepted for Discovery Competition.
You can go as far as your skill and desire will
take you.
Earn recognition, prizes, awards and
scholarships
Join the FASF Senior Division as you advance in
school
How far can I go?– High School
Division (9th through 12th grade)
Winners in each category can participate in
the State Science and Engineering Fair where
they compete for additional prizes and
scholarships
Four Senior Division winners receive an allexpense paid trip to compete in the INTEL
International Science And Engineering Fair—
the 2007 ISEF is in Albuquerque, NM
Dates to Remember for 2007
February 16, 2007 Last day for local fair reps to arrange for
block entries
March 5– Last day for individual registrations to avoid late fee
March 12– Last day to register (with a $10 late fee)
March 16 (2:30 to 6:30) Project set-up at Kettering
March 17—Judging interviews 8-noon & open viewing
afternoon
March 12– Award Ceremonies
March 19—Projects on display for school field trips
March 20 (3-7PM) Project removal
March 31– Michigan Science & Engineering Fair
May 13-19—INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair in
Albuquerque, NM
Science Fair Web Sites
• International Science & Engineering Fair
www.sciserv.org/
• Flint Area Science Fair, FASF
www.flintsciencefair.org
Application and Handbook are available on line
If questions call Dr Welch, GISD at 810-591-4442