SUPERHEROS FOR SCIENCE!

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SUPERHEROS FOR SCIENCE!

• The Science Fair Workshop
• By
• Showboard, Inc.

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REAL SCIENTISTS!!!

• BRYAN LEMUS
• Miami, Fl
• JASMINE ROBERTS Tampa, Fl
• JEFFREY LITTREL
• Pittsburg, Pa

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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?

• STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
• COMMUNITY EVENT
• STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS

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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?

• Science projects and fairs provide opportunities
  for individual students to use scientific
  principles and techniques to investigate real
  world problems, not just read in a book about
  what someone else has done.
• Tell me I forget
• Teach me I remember
• Involve me I understand

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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?
Science projects and fairs give students the
opportunity to study a subject of individual
interest. Science experiments can be developed
for topics as varied as water skiing, swimming,
basketball, music, art, rocketry, psychology,
robotics, and computers. Students come to
realize that science is found in every niche of
the universe.
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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?
Science projects and fairs give students the
opportunity to Develop an understanding of the
scientific method. Develop an open and creative
approach to problem solving. Develop writing
skills. Develop library research
skills. Develop public speaking skills. Develop
responsibility, discipline, honesty and
teamwork. Develop organization and time
management skills. Develop poise and
self-confidence by participating in the science
fair judging process. Gain recognition for
academic achievement.
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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?

• STATE STANDARDS AND SCIENCE FAIRS
• Understanding What You Read
• Analyzing Primary Source Information
• Comparing and Contrasting
• Main Idea, Details and Patterns of Organization
• Gathering, Analyzing and Evaluating Information
• Synthesizing Information and Drawing Conclusions
• Recognizing Cause-and-Effect Relationships
• Narrative Writing

Thanks to - Carie Callan Lopatka - Orange County
Regional Science and Engineering Fair
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WHY HAVE A SCIENCE FAIR?
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SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

• SCHOOL FAIR TEAM

STUDENT
SUCCESSFUL SCIENCE FAIR
PARENTS
COMMUNITY
Never doubt that a small, dedicated group of
people can change the world. - Margaret Meade
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SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

• STUDENTS
• PROJECT IDEAS
• SCIENTIFIC PROCESS SKILLS
• PROJECT DISPLAY BOARDS
• WORLDWIDE COMPETITIONS AND EXPOS

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STUDENT IDEAS FOR PROJECTS

• INTEREST OF STUDENT
• INTERNET
• MAGAZINES
• WWW.SHOWBOARD.COM
• IDEA SHEETS
• OLD PROJECTS
• LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
• CURRENT EVENTS

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INTERNET
HELPFUL WEBSITES http//www.ipl.org/youth/projectg
uide http//www.chem4kids.com http//isd77.k12.mn.
us/resources/cf/steps.html http//www.sciserv.org/
isef FAIR RESOURCES http//www.ipl.org/youth/proj
ectguide Science Fair Resource Guide http//www.ma
dsci.org/libs/areas/reagents.html Finding Science
Reagents http//www.scifair.org The Ultimate
Science Fair Resource http//www.lib.lsu.edu/sci/c
hem/internet/science_fairs.html http//www.chipubl
ib.org/008subject/009scitech/scifair.html http//w
ww.exploratorium.edu/ls/pathfinders/scifairs/ http
//www.us.net/mccpta/science.html http//cusef.byu
.edu/science20fair20resources/resources/htm http
//www.saludak-12.org/scifair.htm http//www.hamil
tonschools.org/davies/sciencefairrefs.htm http//w
ww.saluda.lib.sc.us/science.html http//sciencepag
e.org/scifair.htm http//www.wheaton.lib.il.us/lib
rary/scifair.html IDEA GENERATION http//school.di
scovery.com/sciencefaircentral Science Fair
Central
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INTERNET
PROJECT IDEAS http//sciencefairproject.virtualave
.net/ http//www.cmste.uregina.ca/scifair.html htt
p//www.sciencebob.com/lab/sciencefair/resources.h
tml http//www.yahooligans.com/science_and_nature/
experiments_and_activities/science_fairs/ SCIENCE
FAIRS http//sciencefairproject.virtualave.net Sc
ience Fair Homepage http//istf.ucf.edu Internet
Science and Technology Fair http//www.stemnet.nf.
ca/sciencefairs Another Science Fair
Homepage http//www.drexel.edu/dvsf/ http//www.gn
sef.org/resources.html PRESENTATION AND
EVALUATION http//school.discovery.com/sciencefair
central/scifairstudio/handbook/presandeval.html Sc
ience Fair Studio SCIENCE FAIR JUDGING
SHEET http//sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/jud
ging_sheet.html OTHERS http//www.sciencedaily.co
m http//www.enn.com http//www.newscientist.com h
ttp//www.eskimo.com/billb/amasci.html http//www
.ontariosciencecenter.ca/kids/cool_stuff/fairlinks
.asp http//homeworkspot.com/sciencefair
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E V A L U A T I O N
C R I T E R I A
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SCIENCE FAIR EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Statements to be addressed under Creative
  Ability/Originality
• There was a question asked
• It was an original question and the answer was
  not known
• The approach to answering the question was
  creative
• The creativity of the study was within the
  creative ability of the student
• The student used the scientific method in
  experimentation rather than only observations
• Statements to be addressed under Scientific
  Thought
• The scope of the study was within the students
  ability
• The study was well thought out and showed
  initiative in thought and design
• The goals and objectives of the study were well
  defined
• The scientific literature was developed for this
  study
• A logical hypothesis was developed for this study
• The data collected relates to the hypothesis
• Statements to be addressed under Thoroughness
• The student collected all data available
• The student identified all controls

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• Statements to be addressed under Skill
• The experiments protocols were handled with skill
• The experiments were designed with care and
  anticipation
• The data measurements were done precisely, the
  study was skillfully designed, and was
• not too complicated
• Technical problems were overcome and not merely
  avoided
• A detailed notebook and log were kept
• This study was the students alone and excessive
  help was not utilized
• Statements to be addressed under Clarity
• The student is able to explain
• The student clearly understands the research
• The student understands the meaning of the
  results obtained
• The student understands where this research can
  lead in the future
• The student understands how this study can be
  improved
• It is clear to the student whether the data
  supports or fails to support the hypothesis
• Is the display well organized so that the
  component parts of the presentation are logical?
• Is it neat and uncluttered or are there items
  that are not part of the science or relevant to

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SCIENTIFIC PROCESS

• SCIENTIFIC METHOD
• RELATION TO STANDARDS
• MAKE IT A FUN EXERCISE

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THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
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STUDENT TIMELINE
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Log Books

• Log books are very important.
• Log books can fill in missing information when
  IRB SRC issues come up.
• Log books are critical to understanding the
  implementation of the scientific method.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

• STUDENTS learn protocol, procedure, laboratory
  safety, ethics, and much more.
• MENTORS are protected and more willing to work
  with pre-college students www.sciencebuddies.org
• TEACHERS have greater authority to guide student
  research and are better able to ensure student
  safety.

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REQUIRED ISEF FORMS

• CHECKLIST FOR ADULT SUPERVISOR/SAFETY ASSESSMENT
  FORM 1 must be signed and dated by the adult
  supervisor prior to the beginning of experimental
  research
• RESEARCH PLAN 1A, INCLUDING THE RESEARCH PLAN
  ATTACHMENT all aspects must be completed by the
  student including detail of the research plan,
  written in the present or future tense
• APPROVAL FORM 1B must be signed and dated prior
  to the beginning of experimental research by the
  student, parent, adult supervisor, and possibly
  the src chairperson
• ORIGINAL ABSTRACT must be written after research
  is completed

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OTHER ISEF FORMS

• HUMAN SUBJECTS
• VERTEBRATE ANIMALS
• POTENTIALLY PATHOGENIC BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
• CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
• HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
• RISK ASSESSMENTS

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PROJECT DISPLAY BOARD
COMMUNICATION Clear, Concise, Complete, Catchy

• Display Board Sections
• Purpose
• Hypothesis
• Procedure
• Materials
• Variables
• Data collection
• Data analysis (graphs)
• Conclusion

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FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE WORLD

• LOCAL
• REGIONAL FAIR
• NATIONAL
• ISEF www.sciserv.org
• DCYSC www.discoveryschool.com
• INTERNATIONAL
• MILSET www.milset.org

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SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

• PARENTS
• STUDENT SPONSORS/SUPERVISORS
• VOLUNTEERS

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT

• EDUCATING PARENTS ABOUT SCIENCE FAIR
• PRACTICE INTERVIEW SESSIONS
• IN SCHOOL RESEARCH TIME
• COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
• SETTING EXPECTATIONS
• ALL DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL

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ENCOURAGING WORDS
(FROM MOM AND DAD)
1. That topic sounds great! I have a friend at
work who might give you some information. 2. Ill
take you to the library to get some more
information. 3. Im really impressed with your
thoroughness. 4. I know we must have something
in the garage that you could use for your
equipment. 5. Lets keep your science checklist
here on the refrigerator so well know where it
is. 6. Do I need to sign your data notebook?
You have written your observations very
clearly. 7. Pretend I am in your class and let
me hear your presentation. 8. Your backboard
display is very neat and tells everything about
your project. I especially like the neat
format of your graphs and tables. 9. We can pick
up some colored paper and markers while we are at
the store so you can begin Laying out your
display. 10. Good luck on your presentation. I
know youll do a good job. 11. You are working
hard on your experimentation! Remember to keep
it out of your brothers/sisters
reach! 12. Ill be glad to drive you to school
today with your display. I know it is awkward to
carry with all of your books.
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SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

• SCHOOL FAIR TEAM
• WHERE TO START
• RESOURCES
• JUDGING
• RULES AND REGULATIONS

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SCHOOL FAIR TEAM WHERE TO START?

• GOALS
• CHECKLISTS
• ESTABLISH YOUR TEAM
• TIMELINE
• CONTACT/RESOURCE LIST

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SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR COMMITTEES
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CHECKLIST
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DIRECTORS CHECKLIST FOR A SUCCESSFUL FAIR

• 1. Coordinate the date for the Science Fair with
  principal and/or school activity director. Avoid
  the week before
• semester exams. Avoid the rush to get paperwork
  into the District Science Office or SRC.
• 2. Reserve a location (gym, library, cafeteria,
  public facility). Notify the night or community
  school principal.
• Establish a Science Fair Committee Institution
  Review Board (IRB), Awards (order awards early),
  Judges, Publicity,
• Setup, Takedown, Registration, and Program.
• 4. Make sure that you have a current rulebook
  from the International Science Engineering
  Fair. This can be ordered from
• Science Service, Inc. 1719 N Street, NW
  Washington DC 20036. Phone [phone] or Fax
  [phone].
• This may or may not apply in your situation.
• Provide teachers with judging criteria.
• Design a registration card for the second-level
  fair, include appropriate information, such as
  students name,
• teachers name, category (botany, zoology,
  etc.), division (elementary, junior, middle,
  senior), and title.
• Set up a database using the information in 6.
  Excel works best.

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14. Provide a room and refreshments for the
judges (if possible). 15. Request teachers to
review class projects before entering them into
the schools fair (if applicable make
sure they have the proper paper work
completed). 16. Have teachers make certain that
a registration form is completed for each entry
from their room. 17. Have the teachers
initial, color code, and number code each
project. 18. Collect registration cards from
the students as they bring their projects in for
the setup. Direct your registration
committee member to type a list of projects by
Titles (alphabetized) to go in your
database. 19. Refuse to accept projects unless
they have been reviewed by the teacher, and
are properly labeled, numbered, name-coded, and
certified. 20. Request custodial assistance for
the setup and the removal of projects (involve
students as much as possible). 21. Enlist
the art teacher, club, and/or classes, computer
science class to make posters and banners
to advertise the Science Fair. 22. Enlist
assistance for the tabulation of scores. 23.
Encourage teachers to include practice for
interview sessions in their plans for
teaching students how to complete a Science Fair
project (e.g., Anticipate questions from
the judges, wear appropriate attire). 24. At a
department meeting just prior to the fair, enlist
their help in committing themselves to a
specific amount of judging time, if
needed. 25. SEND THANK YOU NOTES WHERE
NEEDED. 26. Evaluate your schools fair with
the committee and/or their science
department. Target areas needing
improvement the following year. 27. Plan a
special announcement for the winners (1st, 2nd,
3rd, and maybe honorable mention if time
permits). Plan some type of special
recognition for the specific winners that will
advance to the next level of competition. 28.
Have a meeting with the winning students and
their teachers. Complete the official
registration for the next level and return it
before the deadline.

• 17. Have the teachers initial, color code, and
  number code each project.
• Collect registration cards from the students as
  they bring their projects in for the setup.
  Direct your registration
• committee member to type a list of projects by
  Titles (alphabetized) to go in your database.
• Refuse to accept projects unless they have been
  reviewed by the teacher, and are properly
  labeled, numbered,
• name-coded, and certified.
• 20. Request custodial assistance for the setup
  and the removal of projects (involve students as
  much as possible).
• Enlist the art teacher, club, and/or classes,
  computer science class to make posters and
  banners to advertise the
• Science Fair.
• 22. Enlist assistance for the tabulation of
  scores.
• Encourage teachers to include practice for
  interview sessions in their plans for teaching
  students how to complete
• a Science Fair project (e.g., Anticipate
  questions from the judges, wear appropriate
  attire).

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SAMPLE REGISTRATION FORM
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SCIENCE FAIR SITE

• Finding a location
• Advertising the Fair
• Volunteers for set up
• Volunteers for break down

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THE BIG EVENT!

• DISCIPLINES SAMPLE SET-UP
• FORMAL OR INFORMAL SET-UP
• SET-UP TIMES
• KEEP THINGS MOVING

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JUDGING

• FIND JUDGES
• COMMUNICATION WITH JUDGES
• JUDGING TIMES
• FEEDBACK FORMS
• EDUCATE JUDGES
• EVALUATION CRITERIA
• WORKSHEET OPTIONS
• CARE AND FEEDING

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR JUDGES
What is the purspose of your project. Describe
the problem. Explain your procedure. Where did
you get the idea for your project? What is your
control? Variable? What instruments did you use
for measurement? Did you repeat your test? How
many times? On what data did you base your
conclusion? What problems arose during your
investigation? How did you overcome them?
Are there any other approaches you might have
taken to your research? What is the value of your
project? Do your results indicate further
investigation of this idea is needed? What would
you do differently if you could do this project
again?
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SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

• COMMUNITY
• JUDGES
• FUND RAISING
• RESOURCE DATABASE

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RESOURCES

• LOCAL AND STATE
• PARENTS
• ROTARY CLUBS
• STATE FAIR
• BUSINESSES
• COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
• NATIONAL
• SCIENCE SERVICE
• INTEL EDUCATION
• DISCOVERY
• INTERNATIONAL
• MILSET
• UNESCO

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  rg/
• LOCAL BUSINESSES, MILITARY, NON-PROFITS,
• SERVICE CLUBS (Elks, Lions , Rotary,
• Kiwanis, Masons, Sierra ...)
• FRIENDS, PARENTS
• ASK!
• FRIENDS OF SCIENCE FAIR
• PHOTOS / T-SHIRTS

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TO MOVE FORWARD

• GET EXCITED
• MEET THE CHALLENGE
• TEAM MEMBERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND THE
  COMMUNITY
• SUSTAIN THE EFFORT!

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SUSTAINABILITY

• WIN CARDS
• FILL OUT
• E- MAIL SPECIALS
• WEB SITE
• www.showboard.com
• WRITE US
• sales_at_showboard.com

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• USE OUR FREE WORKSHOPS
• USE OUR AUTHORS
• AGNES PFLUMM (Science and Literacy)
• TARGETING STUDENTS SCIENCE
• MISCONCEPTIONS (Science Practice Skills)
• MAGIC AND SHOWMANSHIP (Scientific
• Applications)
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• Practice Skills)

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