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Science Fair
ProjectsYoung Scientists Search
the Unknown…
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Oh No! What do I Do?
• What is a Science Project?
• What do I do First?
• How do I choose a topic?
• What’s a experiment?
• What do I do with all the information?
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Communication Tools
• Parent Resources:• Science Fair Brochure – Updated 2011• Parent Resource Guide• Science Fair Parent Power point
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Importance of Science Projects?
• Allows for a variety of learning styles• Real world application• Hand-on approach to learning• Encourages higher order thinking• Allows students to investigate what they
are interested in• Students are responsible for their own
learning• Cross- curricular
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Think of a Science Project
as an extended assignment,
with three distinct phases.
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#1 – The Planning PhaseMost detailed part… includes: Journal….journal….journal
• deciding what to do• Doing some research• Forming a hypothesis• Writing the experiment plan
KEY: Keep It Simple!
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#2 - The Experimentation Phase
The fun part…includes:• Actually conducting the
experiment• Collecting and recording
the data• Seeing if the hypothesis
was correct
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#3 – The Artistic PhaseThe creative part…includes:
• Putting the information on a showboard
• Having an organized plan• Being artistic in creating an
attractive & interesting presentation
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Research Paper Optional
Data Logbook
My TitlePurpose
Hypothesis
Procedure:
Variables
Step-by-Step Directions
Graph
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…In Search of a Topic
http://paintcartoon.blogspot.com/2008_03_16_archive.html
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1. What is the temperature on Venus?
2. How does a tree grow?
3. How many raisins are in the most popular brands of cereals?
4. When can I find the most worms in my backyard?
5. How do airplanes fly?
Questions to Ponder…..
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6. What is the fastest animal in the world?
7. What plants grow best in the shade?
8. Does air exert pressure?9. How much can a caterpillar
eat in one day?10. How big is the moon?
Questions to Ponder…..
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Purpose
Tells why the investigation is being done.
It is written as a statement from the topic question.
Example:
The purpose of this project is to find out…
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Hypothesis• Now we will research the topic and find out
some of the secrets under investigation!
• Once this has been conquered then and only then can the Sizzling Scientist reveal what are his/her possible answers to the question being investigated.
• Don’t forget to give your reasons why the results of the experiments will turn out the way you have stated!
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Procedure(The Plan)
• Materials
- What materials will you need for your
secret experiment?
- Be sure to list all materials, the
type, and amount (in metric ).
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Variables• Manipulated (Independent ) What is being changed in the experiment on purpose. (What you are testing)
• Responding (Dependent) The measurable result of what is being changed
in the experiment. (What you are measuring)
• Held Constant All the things that are kept the same or controlled during the experiment.
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Step by Step Directions(The recipe)
• Write them clearly so someone else can follow them.
• Be specific and not too lengthy.• Remember to indicate how many trials are
necessary : Example “Repeat steps 3-6 four more times with each item being tested for a
total of five trials”.
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DataThe Dirt-The evidence!
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• The Data is kept in a chart or a table.
• All the trials of the experiment must be indicated. (5 or more trials)
• We encourage data collection in Metric units for grades 3-5 ; (K in non-standard, 1st-2nd in Standard units)
• All data must be collected according to the math skills of each grade level
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Graphs( a picture of the results)
• It is an organized way to display the data collected during the investigation.
• There are two main types of graphs.
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1. Bar Graphs- (most common type of graph)
Displays data that does not occur
in a continuous manner
Ex. (Number of burgers eaten)
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2. Line Graphs- Displays data that occurs in a
continuous manner
Ex. (Growth of a plant over a controlled period of time)
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Plant A
Plant B
Plant C
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Results
• Write paragraph or a short list of the results from your experiments.
• You are not analyzing just yet-just listing!
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Conclusion(Summary)
• The analysis of the data as it relates to the original hypothesis. It should include:
- Whether or not your data supports your hypothesis.
- A description of any problems.
- What would you do differently next time?
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Showboard • Advertise your project
using a Showboard!• Make it colorful• Use a creative title-
It
doesn’t have to be
a question.• Make sure the
components are placed in order-they should flow (check out the layout)
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Requirements
• All projects must have a Data Log
- The log should be in the form of a notebook or tablet showing evidence of student work throughout investigation period. - All entries in the log should have dates for each part of the project. - Logs may be hand-written or typed.
Example: 11/3/10 Today I chose my topic. My topic is…The purpose of my project is…
11/8/10 I researched my topic and wrote my hypothesis. My hypothesis is…
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Extra! Extra!
‘Research’ All About It!• A Research Paper may be
included and placed in a separate Research Folder.
• Extra data, photos, and information may be included in the Research Folder.
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…Science is Everywhere!
http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2009/10/08/open-thread-thursday-october-8th-2009/#comment-7264
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School Entries
Class ProjectsClass Projects
ENTRIES ALLOWEDPER SCHOOL
K - 2: 1 per grade
Individual ProjectsIndividual Projects
ENTRIES ALLOWEDPER SCHOOL
3 - 5: 2 per grade
Small Group ProjectsSmall Group Projects
ENTRIES ALLOWEDPER SCHOOL
3 - 5: 4 per school and 1 additional project*
from an exceptional education group may
be included per school
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Original presentation Created By: Yvonne Rotolo 2009 Adapted for use by Elementary Science Department, Fall 2010
For More Information Contact:
•Shana Tirado•Elementary Science Supervisor•[email protected]
•Barb Brightman•Elementary Science DRT•[email protected]
•Jonathan Gerlach•Elementary Science DRT for Title I Schools•[email protected]