Edmonds School District #15

STEM EXPOSITION Developing Scientific Investigation and Engineering Design Projects

Grades 7-12 Student Information Packet

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL

MARCH 19th, 2013

6:00pm – 8:00pm

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Table of Contents

What exactly is a STEM Exposition? ............................................................................................................................. 3

How Does One Participate in the STEM Exposition? .................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Choosing Your Project Topic and Questions ............................................................................................................. 4

Choose Your Project Type: Science Investigation or Engineering Design ................................................................ 7

Getting Organized ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Project Notebook ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Science Investigation Project Checklist................................................................................................................... 10

Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Science Investigations ..................................................................... 11

Engineering Design Project Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 12

Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Engineering Design ......................................................................... 13

Prepare a Display Board of Your Findings/Work ........................................................................................................ 14

Display Board Ideas for Science Investigation Projects .......................................................................................... 15

Display Board Ideas for Engineering Design Projects ............................................................................................. 16

Appendix A: Suggested Project Timeline ................................................................................................................... 17

Appendix B: How Adults Can Help ............................................................................................................................. 18

STEM Exposition Application Form ............................................................................................................................. 19

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What exactly is a STEM Exposition?

The STEM Exposition is a student-centered, noncompetitive learning celebration for students in Edmonds Public Schools. All students in six through twelfth grade are encouraged to develop a STEM Project to present at this district-wide celebration.

There are the two types of STEM projects:

Science Investigation: Science Investigation projects focus on RESEARCH and producing KNOWLEDGE about the world. If you have a question that could be answered by designing and completing an experiment, you should consider exploring through a science investigation. Engineering Design: Engineering Design projects focus on DESIGN and producing a PHYSICAL PRODUCT. If you have a question that could be answered by creating something to solve a problem, you should consider exploring through an engineering design.

Each of the above projects has specific criteria that need to be followed. These criteria are listed in this booklet. Students are encouraged to choose the type of project that best fits their learning style and interests.

How Does One Participate in the STEM Exposition?

• Choose a STEM topic of interest

• Choose a Scientific Investigation or Engineering Design project for your selected topic.

• Get organized

• Begin your project

• Write a report about your project results

• Prepare a display of your findings/work

• Prepare to explain your work to others visiting your display (teachers, classmates, public)

• Submit application for STEM Exposition

• Participate in the STEM Exposition on February 20, 2013 at Mountlake Terrace High School

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Getting Started

Choosing Your Project Topic and Questions Choosing your Project Topic is the first step and probably one of the more difficult things about doing a STEM project. The following suggestions will help you get started:

Generate a list of interests: The best topic comes from something you are already interested in. What are your hobbies? Are you interested in how things work, patterns you observe in nature, solving a problem or issue you have noticed in your community? Is there something you have always wondered about? Is there a product or design you have wanted to develop or improve? Get help: Ask a friend, parent, or another interested adult. Share your ideas and ask them to brainstorm additional ideas What questions do I have about the topic? Just as you identified a topic, generate a list of questions you have about this topic. Remember, this is all a brainstorm to this point

Take advantage of these resources: • science books • science lab manuals • science magazines • science teachers • newspapers • educational T.V. • science museums

Check out some web sites that may be helpful: http://scidiv.bellevuecollege.edu/sami/scifair (Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair site) http://www.wssef.org (Washington State Science & Engineering Fair site) http://www.sciserv.org/isef (International Science Fair site) http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide(Provides guidelines & links to many other useful sites) http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/ (Look under Senior Projects for some good ideas here) http://www.sciencebuddies.com (This site helps you brainstorm about topics of interest *The topics on these sites are not projects in themselves and often do not fit the project criteria. Use them only as a source for ideas.

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Categories of Projects and Topics

Animal Sciences. Study of animals – animal genetics, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, entomology, animal ecology, animal anatomy and physiology, circadian rhythms, animal husbandry, histology, animal physiology, invertebrate physiology, studies of invertebrates, animal development, animal pathology, population genetics, systematics, etc. Behavioral and Social Sciences. Human behavior, social and community relationships–psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, ethology, ethnology, linguistics, learning, perception, urban problems, reading problems, public opinion surveys, educational testing, clinical and developmental psychology, etc. Biochemistry. Chemistry of life processes – general biochemistry, metabolism, structural biochemistry, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc. Cellular and Molecular Biology. Cellular biology, cellular physiology, cellular and molecular genetics, immunology, molecular biology, etc. Chemistry. Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it – general chemistry, organic chemistry (other than biochemistry), inorganic chemistry, materials, plastics, pesticides, metallurgy, soil chemistry, physical chemistry, etc. Computer Science. Study and development of computer hardware, software engineering, Internet networking and communications, databases, graphics (including human interface), simulations / virtual reality or computational science, artificial intelligence, networking, operating systems, etc. Earth and Planetary Science. Geology, mineralogy, physiography, geochemistry, oceanography, meteorology, climatology, weather, speleology, seismology, geography, geophysics, planetary science, tectonics, etc. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Technology projects that directly apply principles to practical uses – electrical, computer engineering, controls, mechanical, thermodynamics, solar, robotics, etc. Energy and Transportation. Aerospace and aeronautical engineering, aerodynamics, alternative fuels, fossil fuel energy, vehicle development, renewable energies, etc. Environmental Management. Bioremediation, ecosystems management, environmental engineering, land resource management, forestry, recycling, waste management, etc. Environmental Sciences. Study of air pollution and air quality, soil contamination and soil quality, water pollution and water quality, etc. Materials and Bioengineering. Technology projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses – civil, construction, mechanical, industrial, chemical, processing, material science, etc. Mathematical Sciences. Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles – calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis and probability, etc. Medicine and Health Sciences. Disease diagnosis and treatment, epidemiology, dentistry, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, dermatology, allergies, speech and hearing, genetics, molecular biology of diseases, etc. Microbiology. Biology of microorganisms – bacteriology, virology, protozoology, fungi, bacterial genetics, yeast, antibiotics, antimicrobials, etc. Physics and Astronomy. Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter – solid state, optics, acoustics, particle, nuclear, atomic, molecules, solids, plasma, superconductivity, fluid and gas dynamics, thermodynamics, semiconductors, magnetics, quantum mechanics, biophysics, electromagnetics, optics, lasers, masers, theoretical physics, basic astronomy, theoretical astronomy, computational astronomy, etc. Plant Sciences. Study of plant life – agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant genetics, hydroponics, plant ecology, photosynthesis, plant systematics, evolution, etc.

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*** Some projects that involve human subjects, vertebrate animals (animals with a backbone) or animal tissue, pathogenic agents, DNA, or controlled or hazardous substances, need SRC (Scientific Review Committee) approval before you start experimentation. Now is the time to start thinking about getting approval if necessary for your project. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_src.shtml

Is My Question Testable?

Once you have a list of broad questions, think about how you can rephrase the question to make it testable. For example, instead of asking, “What makes a person an adult?” You may want to ask, “How do eighth graders compare to adults?” Little changes like these can make a big difference. Remember to be as specific as you can. In science, information must be exact if it’s going to matter. Need more help? Use the examples below to get a better idea about how to turn your interests into testable questions: How can plants be protected against pests?

becomes Can companion planting protect beans from beetles?

How does weather change? becomes Can observing cloud formations predict the weather that follows?

How does sickness affect people? becomes Can taking cold medicine influence the rate of recovery from the common cold?

How can cars travel faster and farther?

becomes Can changing the design and materials of a vehicle influence the speed and distance it can travel?

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Choose Your Project Type: Science Investigation or Engineering Design

Now that you have formulated a research question, you need to determine if your question addresses a problem in science or if it addresses a problem in engineering.

Science projects focus on RESEARCH and producing KNOWLEDGE about the world. If you have a question that could be answered by designing and completing an experiment, you should consider exploring through a science investigation. Engineering projects focus on DESIGN and producing a PHYSICAL PRODUCT. If you have a question that could be answered by creating something to solve a problem, you should consider exploring through an engineering design.

Examples of Science Questions vs. Engineering Questions:

Science Question: How long does it take the heart to return to normal after exercise? How rapidly does a plant make starch? What is the best insulator to keep ice from melting? Which method of cooking destroys the most bacteria? Does listening to music while you study affect your ability to memorize facts?

Engineering Questions:

How can you redesign a sandbag to better protect homes during a flood? What can you do with a swim cap to optimize its ability to decrease drag in water? What is the best propeller design for a wind generator?

In real life, the boundaries between science and engineering projects are not always clear. Scientists often engineer tools to do their work, while engineers often use the scientific method to help them design their products. Much of what we often call “computer science” is actually engineering—programmers creating new products. Your project may fall in the gray area between science and engineering, and that’s OK. Many projects can and should use the scientific method. However, if the objective of your project is to invent a new device, procedure, computer program, or algorithm, then it makes sense to follow the engineering process. If you are still unsure whether your project is a science or an engineering project, please ask a teacher or parent for help.

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Getting Organized

1. Create a calendar with milestones and dues dates. A suggested timeline has been provided in Appendix A of this manual.

2. Start a project notebook to keep track of your project ideas and progress.

3. Start your project as soon as possible.

4. Use the provided checklists as a guide.

5. Create your own checklists of things you need to do as you go.

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Project Notebook

A project notebook is the most important aspect of providing evidence and your most treasured piece of work. The burden of proof for an independent project is on the student. Keeping a project notebook, or journal, is the most effective way to document that whole project and provide proof of the process. Accurate and detailed notes make a logical and winning project. Good notes show consistency and thoroughness to your audience and will help you when writing your research paper. Data tables are also helpful. They may be a little ‘messy’ but be sure the quantitative data recorded is accurate and that units are included in the data tables. Make sure you date each entry. General Guidelines:

1. Begin using the notebook right away and document everything you do for the project. Your notebook must be with you and be used whenever you work on this project.

2. Whether working individually or as a team, each person must have a notebook. 3. Use a bound notebook - Pages are not to be removed. 4. Write on the right-hand pages only. Left side is for attaching final graphs, pictures, etc.

• All pages are to be numbered before any information is entered. • All pages are to be dated.

5. Each new entry is to begin on a separate page. 6. All entries should be done in blue or black ink. 7. Simply put a line through errors – no white-out. 8. All entries must be done by hand….do not staple in computer generated pages other than final

graphs or analysis data. 9. Use more than one notebook if necessary.

Contents of your notebook would include:

• Table of Contents (set this up on your first page and fill it in as you go along) • Topic Ideas • Problem Statement for chosen project (and Project title) • Research notes • Draft of Materials & Procedure • Actual Materials & Procedure • Data Tables (raw and summary data) • *Daily observations (similar to a diary) • Pictures of experimentation /phases of design • *Calculations • Graphs (usually scatter plots) • Data Analysis notes • Conclusion notes • Poster design

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Science Investigation Project Checklist

_____Pick a Topic: Get an idea of what you want to study or learn about. Ideas should come from things in your areas of interest. A hobby might lead you to a good topic. What is going on in the world that you would like to know more about? Most importantly, pick a question or problem that is not too broad and that can be answered through scientific investigation.

_____Consult with Your Sponsor Teacher and Get Approvals: You are required to discuss your research plan with a Sponsoring Teacher and Advisor/Mentor (See Science Project Proposal Form)

_____Set up and Keep a Project Notebook: During the research, experimental design and experimental process, keep detailed notes of each and every step in a Project Notebook. Do not rely on memory. This will be part of what you will be displaying the day of the Expo. Use data tables or charts to record your quantitative data.

_____Research Your Topic: Go to the library or internet to learn more about your topic. Take notes in your Project notebook. Keep a list of resources. While researching, always ask “Why?” or “What if?” Look for unexplained or unexpected results. Use a minimum of 3-5 resources.

_____Organize: Organize everything you have learned about your topic. At this point, you should narrow your thinking by focusing on a particular idea.

_____Make a Time Table: Choose a topic that not only interests you, but can be done in the amount of time you have. Based on your background research identify your ‘testable question, your hypothesis. Develop a time line to manage your time efficiently. You will need time to check in with your sponsoring teacher.

_____Plan Your Experiment: Give careful thought to experimental design. Once you have a feasible project idea, write your research plan. This plan should explain how you will do your experiments and exactly what will be involved. Remember you must design your experiment so that it is a ‘controlled’ experiment. This is one in which only one variable is changed. The experimental design should also include a materials list.

_____Conduct Your Experiment: During experimentation, keep detailed notes of each and every experiment, measurement and observation in a Project Notebook. Do not rely on memory. This will be part of what you will be displaying the day of the Expo. Use data tables or charts to record your quantitative data.

_____Analyze Your Results: When you complete your experiments, examine and organize your findings. Use appropriate graphs to make ‘pictures’ of your data. Identify patterns from the graphs. This will help you answer your testable question. Did your experiments give you the expected results? Why or why not? Was your experiment performed with the exact same steps each time? Are there other explanations that you had not considered or observed?

_____Draw Conclusions: What patterns do you see from your graph analysis that exists between variables? Did you collect enough data? Do you need to conduct more experimentation? Keep an open mind—never alter results to fit a theory. If your results do not fit your hypothesis, that’s okay and in some cases good! Try to explain why you obtained different results than your literature research predicted for you. Were there sources of error that may have caused these differences? If so, identify them. How could this project be used in the real world? Finally, explain how you would improve the experiment and what would you do differently.

_____Create a Research Paper: See “Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Science Investigations” on page 10.

_____ Complete References/Bibliography: Your reference list should include any documentation that is not your own (i.e. books, journal articles, websites, etc.) Use the MLA format for sources required.

_____Prepare to present your Project: Construct a display board. Practice talking about your project to friends, family and sponsoring teacher.

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Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Science Investigations A research paper should be prepared and available along with the project notebook and your display board for the EXPO. A research paper helps organize data as well as thoughts. A good paper includes the following sections:

a) Title Page and Table of Contents: The title page and table of contents allows the reader to follow the organization of the paper quickly.

b) Introduction: The introduction sets the scene for your report. The introduction includes the purpose, your

hypothesis, an explanation of what prompted your research, and what you hoped to achieve.

c) Materials, Methods, and Technology Used: Describe in detail the methodology you used to collect data, make observations, design apparatus, etc. Your research paper should be detailed enough so that someone would be able to repeat the experiment from the information in your paper. Include detailed photographs, diagrams, and/or drawings of self-designed equipment. When describing the materials used to complete your project, include technology used.

d) Results: The results include data and analysis. This should include statistics, graphs, pages with your raw

data that was collected, etc.

e) Discussion: This is the essence of your paper. Compare your results with theoretical values, published data, commonly held beliefs, and/or expected results. Include a discussion of possible errors. How did the data vary between repeated observations of similar events? How were your results affected by uncontrolled events? What would you do differently if you repeated this project? What other experiments should be conducted?

f) Conclusions: Briefly summarize your results. State your findings in relationships of one variable with the

other. Support those statements with empirical data (one average compared to another average for example). Be specific, do not generalize. Never introduce anything in your conclusion that has not already been discussed. Also, mention real world applications in your conclusion.

g) Acknowledgements: You should always credit those who have assisted you, including individuals, businesses and educational or research institutions.

h) References/Bibliography: Your reference list should include any documentation that is not your own (i.e. books, journal articles, websites, etc.) Use the MLA format. Include a minimum of 3 -5 resources.

Example: Shulman, Mark. Discovery Channel: Wicked Weather. Des Moines: Meredith, 2006.

A good resource to help you complete this bibliography is to go on the internet and type the url: www.easybib.com Upon entering this site, select the category of your source material (website, book, etc.) then follow the prompts to enter your source information, and a correctly formatted citation will be created for you to copy and paste into your documents. Adding bibliographies to work anytime you use resources is a good habit to establish.

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Engineering Design Project Checklist

“Scientists try to understand how nature works; engineers create things that never were.” An engineering project should state the engineering goals, the development process and the evaluation of improvements. Engineering projects may include the following:

_____Pick a Topic: Define a need or “How can I make this better?” _____Consult with Your Sponsor Teacher and Get Approvals: You are required to discuss your topic

and project plan with a Sponsoring Teacher and Advisor/Mentor. (See Engineering Project Proposal Form)

_____Set up and Keep a Project Notebook: During the design and testing process, keep detailed notes

of each and every test in a Project Notebook. Do not rely on memory. This will be part of what you will be displaying the day of the Expo. Use data tables or charts to record your quantitative data.

_____Develop or establish design criteria: There could be more than one, depending on your topic.

For example, what is your product supposed to do? What constraints exist in the design (i.e. size, weight, materials, etc)?

_____ Research Your Topic: Do background research and search the literature to see what has already

been done or what products already exist that fill a similar need. What makes them good and what makes them weak? Use a minimum of 3-5 resources.

_____Prepare Preliminary Designs: Prepare preliminary designs and a materials list. Consider costs,

manufacturing and user requirements. _____Build and Test Your Prototype: Build a test prototype of your best design. Consider reliability,

repair and servicing. _____Retest and Redesign: Retest and redesign as necessary. Run product testing. _____Create research paper: See “Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Engineering Design” on

page 12. _____ Complete References/Bibliography: Your reference list should include any documentation that is

not your own (i.e. books, journal articles, websites, etc.) Use the MLA format for sources required.

_____Prepare to present your Project: Construct a display board. Practice talking about your project to

friends, family and sponsoring teacher.

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Elements of a Successful Research Paper for Engineering Design A research paper should be prepared and available along with the project notebook and your display board for the EXPO. A research paper helps organize data as well as thoughts. A good paper includes the following sections.

a) Title Page and Table of Contents: The title page and table of contents allows the reader to follow the organization of the paper quickly.

b) Introduction: The introduction sets the scene for your report. The introduction includes the purpose, engineering goals, explanation of what prompted your research and design, and what you hoped to achieve. Background from reading about similar devices or systems, how they work, their history, etc.

c) Statement of Purpose: What was the device or system designed to do?

d) Design Criteria: What specific criteria and constraints will guide the design and evaluation of your device or system?

e) Materials, Methods, & Test Plan: Include preliminary designs, detailed photographs, diagrams, and/or drawings of your prototype. When describing the materials used to complete your project, include technology used.

f) Results: The results include data obtained through the testing, redesigning, and retesting of your prototype and analysis of this data. This section should include statistics, graphs, pages with your raw data collected, etc.

g) Discussion: This is the essence of your paper. Compare your results with expected results. Include a discussion of possible errors. How did the data vary between repeated observations of similar events? How were your results affected by uncontrolled events? What would you do differently if you repeated this project? What other tests should be conducted?

h) Conclusions: Briefly summarize your results. Support those statements with empirical data (one average compared to another average for example). Be specific, do not generalize. Never introduce anything in your conclusion that has not already been discussed. Also, mention real world applications in your conclusion.

i) Acknowledgements: You should always credit those who have assisted you, including individuals, businesses and educational or research institutions.

j) References/Bibliography: Your reference list should include any documentation that is not your own (i.e. books, journal articles, websites, etc.) Use the MLA format. Include a minimum of 3 -5 resources.

Example: Shulman, Mark. Discovery Channel: Wicked Weather. Des Moines: Meredith, 2006.

A good resource to help you complete this bibliography is to go on the internet and type the url: www.easybib.com Upon entering this site, select the category of your source material (website, book, etc.) then follow the prompts to enter your source information, and a correctly formatted citation will be created for you to copy and paste into your documents. Adding bibliographies to work anytime you use resources is a good habit to establish.

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Prepare a Display Board of Your Findings/Work

The display board is a visual representation of your entire project, from hypothesis to conclusion. You will be provided a tri-fold display board. Keep your exhibit neat, uncluttered, and to the point. All photos and illustrations should include captions and photo credits.

Note: No living organisms, taxidermy specimens, preserved animals, human/animal parts or body fluids, hazardous or flammable chemicals, or drugs are allowed as part of your display. Photos should not show students’ faces. Do not have anything of value or that is breakable as part of your display. You will not have access to electrical outlets.

The illustrations of the templates are meant to guide you as you plan for your display board. Be creative with your display, but be sure to include all the important parts and information about your project.

Your SCIENCE INVESTIGATION display board should include the following:

• Title of the project • Your Name • Purpose and Background Research • Question/Hypothesis • Materials and technology used • Procedure and Methods • Data and Results • Data Analysis and Conclusions

Your ENGINEERING DESIGN display board should include the following:

• Title of the project • Your Name • Engineering Question/Goals • Background and Real World

Applications • Design Criteria/Design Process • Materials and technology used • Prototype Development • Testing and Retesting Data and

Results • Data Analysis and Conclusions

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Display Board Ideas for Science Investigation Projects

Student Name

Purpose and Background

Research

Question

Materials & Technology Used

Procedure & Methods

Hypothesis

Data & Results

Includes Graphs & Tables

Pictures with captions

Data Analysis & Conclusions

Title

Display Board Ideas for Science Investigation Projects

In Front of Display Board on Table: Research Paper, Project Notebook and any other materials you feel would be useful to explain and show how you ran and/or created your project.

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Display Board Ideas for Engineering Design Projects

Student Name

Engineering Question/Goals

Background and Real World Connections

Materials & Technology Used

Prototype Development

Includes Preliminary Designs, prototype building and testing,

prototype redesigning and retesting

Photos with captions

Design Criteria/ Design Process

Data and Results

Data Analysis and Conclusions

Title

In Front of Display Board on Table: Research Paper, Project Notebook and any other materials you feel would be useful to explain and show how you ran and/or created your project.

Display Board Ideas for Engineering Design Projects

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Appendix A: Suggested Project Timeline Good science and engineering fair projects take time. Below, you will find a 9-week timeline to help keep you on track as you work through your project. Keep in mind it is always better to start early!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week

1 Dec 3-7

Decide whether to do a team or an

individual project

Brainstorm 3 topic ideas

Develop 3 research questions and

share them with an adult

Think about how you would test

each research question

Choose a testable research question and decide on a project category

Week 2

Dec 10-14

Make a list of questions you

have about your topic

Spend some time in

the library reading and taking notes about your topic

Develop your hypothesis or design criteria

Finalize your hypothesis or design criteria

Week 3

Dec 17-21

Identify your adult sponsor

Develop your research methods

Make a rough draft of your materials and experimental

procedure

Complete a Project Proposal

WINTER BREAK Week

4 Jan

7-11

Wait for approval from adult sponsor

Write the introduction and

background sections

of your research paper

Format the references page for your research

project. Be sure to have at least 3

sources!

Week 5

Jan 14-18

Finalize your experimental

procedure/proto type designs

After approval, conduct

experiments/build prototypes

Repeat your experiments/test your prototype

Week 6

Jan 21-25

Conduct more experiments to fill holes in your data

or modify your prototype

Analyze your raw data into graphs a

nd charts

Register for the STEM Expo

Week 7

Jan 28-

Feb 1

Redesign your engineering

Product and conduct more

testing

Finalize all graphs and charts for your

display board

Week 8

Feb 4-8

Write the experimental

procedure, results, and conclusion sections of your research paper

Write your official 250 word abstract

Week 9

Feb 11-15

Proofread your research paper

Create your display board

Practice talking about your project to

friends and family!

….and take your project to the STEM Expo on February 20, 2013

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Appendix B: How Adults Can Help • Be a questioner to help achieve focus and clarity. Guide the students rather than lead. Encourage

students to make their own decisions and use the inquiry approach. • Be a helper by answering questions on the “how to.” A student might require help remembering

how to set up a graph or chart. Show them how but don’t do it for them. • Be an assistant when students need extra hands. Some tasks are just too difficult to do alone. Help

them organize time and information. • Be a coach for students who need help. Show or remind them how to use information and assist in

finding appropriate search tools. • Be a runner for various materials that the student might need. A student might need materials for

the project or they could need to visit a site or interview an expert to enhance their study. • Be a wise listener when students want to share ideas. Allow the student to discuss progress and

show interest in the student’s project. • Most importantly, be an encourager! Allow students to do their own quality work. Students will

perform best if they know they have support from teachers and parents. Let them know how well they are doing and how proud you are of their accomplishments.

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STEM Exposition Application Form

Edmonds STEM Exposition Application FORM

Please return this form to your Sponsoring Teacher by __________________________ Student’s Name or Team Members’ Names _________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Grade __________ Project Title ___________________________________________________________ Project Type (Check one): Science Investigation Project

These projects focus on researching a question through the design and completion of an experiment.

Engineering Design/Invention Project These projects focus on solving a problem through the design and creation of a physical product or system.

STEM Club Project These projects are STEM Club projects developed in preparation for related regional, state, and national competitive events. STEM Clubs include Science Clubs, FIRST Robotics, FIRST Lego League, Technology Student Association (TSA), Skills-USA, and others.

STEM Classroom Demonstration These projects are demonstrations of procedures and technologies used by students within STEM classrooms as part of STEM related project-based learning activities.

School: _______________________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Teacher: ____________________________________________________________________ Advisor/Mentor (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________ A brief explanation of your project or demonstration (2-3 sentences) _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Does your project contain any of the following? Yes No Human Subjects (including projects involving the use of psychological surveys) Yes No Hazardous Substances or Devices (including model rockets, drugs, alcohol, and many other

chemicals) Yes No Nonhuman Vertebrate Animals Yes No Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (microorganisms, recombinant DNA (rDNA) technologies, or

human or animal fresh tissues, blood, or body fluids) If you circled Yes for any of the items above, sign below indicating that you have adhered to the requirements for using such items as set forth by the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rules. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_src.shtml

___________________________________ ___________________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature

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Teacher Signature Please Select the Category best represented by your project

Animal Sciences

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Biochemistry

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth and Planetary Science

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (includes Robotics)

Energy and Transportation

Environmental Management

Environmental Sciences

Materials and Bioengineering

Mathematical Sciences

Medicine and Health Sciences

Microbiology

Physics and Astronomy

Plant Sciences

I understand that if my project is accepted I will be expected to host my exhibit at the district STEM Exposition on March 19th at 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Mountlake Terrace High School.

___________________________________ Student Signature ___________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________ Teacher Signature