WHY??

For Teachers

WHY IS SCIENCE FAIR IMPORTANT?

Opportunity to DO science Interest in integrated study and

research Strengthen skills

Use of inquiry-based scientific process

Learning opportunities across many subjects

Community connections Educational opportunities beyond

school Global competitiveness and

exposure

Planning & time management skills.•Completing a long-term project!•Meeting deadlines.

Research skills•Applying the scientific method•Conducting research with a purpose.

Written & Communication skills•Writing the research paper & works cited. •Recording and presenting data.

PARTS OF A STEM PROJECT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

Question (related to Purpose / Problem)

Research Plan Hypothesis Materials Procedure (includes Variables) Data / Results Conclusion Works Cited

IDENTIFYING A SMART QUESTION

A good Research Plan Format to follow:

S – specific focus

M – measureable (collect data – NOT opinions)

A – attainable materials (easy to find)

R – realistic investigation (NOT a report, demonstration, or model)

T – timely (the effect of one thing upon another)

GENERATING STEM IDEAS What materials are easy to find for

conducting experiments on ---? How do / does --- act? How can I change the set of ---

materials to affect the way --- act(s)? (independent variable)

How can I measure or describe the response of --- to the change I made?(dependent variable)

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Any student in grades six through twelve

with an interest in science and/or engineering and enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school in the parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, or St. Bernard is eligible to enter the Fair by following the process established at his/her school. Each school determines which students will represent it at the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair.

In order to send students to the fair, eligible schools MUST affiliate with the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair by returning the affiliation form. Located at

GNO website.

MORE HELP IN THE FALL FOR TEACHERS!

GNOSEF Workshop – Saturday,

September 7, 2013 This year's workshop will be held in a

computer lab where attendees will have the opportunity to assess mock projects, complete online fillable forms, and upload them to box.com – our new digital system for simplifying the paperwork process.  We’ve had very positive feedback from teachers who beta-tested it this year, so we are excited about the possibilities.

FALL SCIENCE FAIR DEADLINES

Date ItemSat.,

Sept. 7, 2013Teacher Workshop to learn how to fill out affiliation form, submit special certification projects, & to register students.

Tues,

Oct. 1, 2013School Affiliation form due.

Fri.,

Oct. 18, 2013Deadline to submit projects for prior Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval. If a student enters a project that must go before the SRC, a complete research plan for the project along with all required ISEF forms must be submitted to the fair director prior to doing the research.

YOUR SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

Conduct your school/class science fair and select the top three projects in each category by January 10, 2014. Junior Division Categories:Biological ScienceChemistryEarth ScienceEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceMath & ComputersPhysics

WINTER/SPRING SCI FAIR DATESDate Topic/Subject

Wed.,

Jan. 15, 2014 Deadline for registration and final submission of documents required for each project registered for the GNOSEF. Once a school identifies the students who will be participating in the GNOSEF, Student Registration forms must be completed on-line, and appropriate documents must be submitted to the SRC by teacher.

Tues,

Feb. 18 – 20, 2014

GNOSEF Science Fair February 18- Project Setup February 19- Judging February 20- Public viewing, school tours, & Awards Ceremonies.

TBA State Science Fair, LSU-Baton Rouge.

INSPIRE… START SMALL.. JUST DO IT!

Teachers make a difference.