Science Fair Training

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Science Fair Training
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Science Fair

• Present Scientific Method slides containing
  information on a display board Exhibit the
  experiment with the display board
• Parents are encouraged to assist children but are
  asked to maintain the role of assistant only.
• If parents type the display board information,
  they should have children dictate the information
  as it is being typed.
• Construction paper or colored paper should be
  used behind all display board items to give a
  neat, organized, and creative effect.
• Students are expected to use these Scientific
  Method slides in the given order for continuity
  on the display boards as it is helpful to judges.
  Students may change the theme of the slides to
  make their presentations more unique or creative.
  
• Remember that the Science Fair should be a fun
  method
  of learning and is intended to help in preparing
  students for the STAAR test.

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Science Fair Project

• Type/write your project title here.
• Put your assigned number
• without your name for the display board

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QUESTION

• Type/write your question here.(This is the
  question that your experiment answers.)

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Materials

• Type/write a detailed list of the items you need
  to complete your experiments.
• Be specific about the amounts used.

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Procedure

• List all of the steps used in completing your
  experiment.
• Remember to number your steps.
• If possible, add photos of your experiments.
  Photos must NOT show the student.
• At least three trials must be completed.

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Research

• Summarize your research here in five or
  more bullet points
• Do not give more than ten points,
  however.
• State FABULOUSLY INTERESTING Facts that help the
  reader understand how your project works!
• You must use at least three sources of
  information. One source must be an encyclopedia.
  You must be able to explain in your own words any
  facts that you show. In other words, do not put
  in information that you do not understand.
• 1st bullet point
• 2nd bullet point
• 3rd bullet point
• 4th bullet point
• 5th bullet point

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Hypothesis

• What do you think the result of your experiment
  will show?
• It is okay if you are incorrect.

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Variables

• Controlled variables These are the things that
  are kept the same throughout your experiments.
• Independent variable The ONE variable that you
  purposely change and test.
• For example, a plant experiment would use the
  type of plant, size of container, amount of
  water, and amount of sunlight would serve as the
  control variables while the type of soil may be
  the independent variable that changes.

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Data/Observations

• It is easier to understand the data (information)
  if it is put into a table or graph.
• Draw a table/graph or create one in a software
  package such as PowerPoint or Microsoft Excel.
• Make sure all data (information) is clearly
  labeled.

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Conclusion

• Type/write a brief summary here of your
  discovery based on the results of the experiment.
  Indicate whether or not the data (information)
  supports the hypothesis and EXPLAIN WHY OR WHY
  NOT.

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Bibliography

• Be sure to list books, magazines, encyclopedias,
  and Internet sources that you used.
• Put them in alphabetical order.

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Presentation

• Students will be expected to stand beside their
  projects on Parent Night and during Science class
  period as visitors tour the exhibits.
• The students behavior while presenting their
  information will be included in the grade for the
  Science Fair.
• Students are expected to look visitors in the
  eye, shake their hands, and speak loudly and
  clearly in response to questions about the
  projects.
• The students grades will be determined by Mrs.
  Hagood and will not be influenced by judges
  decisions.
• Scoring will be based on how well students meet
  the criteria.

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Unacceptable Projects

• Remember that the experiment must prove a
  hypothesis and cannot be a model of how something
  works or a report on another persons research .
• For example, students cannot actually go into
  outer space to research how plants grow
  therefore, a project of this type would be a
  research activity.
• Also a volcano could be created to show
  chemical reactions with research on that area but
  should not be presented as an experiment on how a
  volcano works. Vinegar and baking soda are not
  materials found in lava and cannot be utilized as
  an experiment on Earth processes where a variable
  is used to prove a volcanic theory hypothesis.

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Science Fair Ideas

• http//school.discoveryeducation.com
• www.stevespanglerscience.com
• Sciencebob.com

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Remember to Follow Safety Procedures

• Students should wear safety glasses.
• Do not taste anything unless it is approved by a
  responsible adult.
• Wear protective clothing if needed.
• Avoid using dangerous materials or fire/heat
  unless supervised by a responsible adult.
• Use good judgment and common sense at all times.

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Judging SheetJudges should score projects within
a range of 1 to 5. Consider a 1 to be very low, a
2 is close to meeting the expectation, 3 should
reflect that the student did what was expected. A
4 will be above average with a 5 being a superior
rating. If possible, it will be appreciated if
scores are totaled.

• Title Page includes Number Tchr.________________
  ___
• Question_________________
• Materials ________________________________________
  _
• Procedure- detailed steps of experiment___________
  _______
• Research (Must have 5 facts)_____________________
  _____
• Variables _______________________________________
  __
• Controlled variable- is the step/material that
  stays the same
• Independent variable- is the step/material that
  changes.
• Hypothesis What student thinks will
  happen______________
• Data/Observations In graph or table
  form________________
• Conclusion- What they discovered__
  _____________________
• Bibliography- Where information was found
  ________________
• Neat -Board has slides displayed with
  construction paper backing and is neatly
  arranged__________________________________
• Of Superior Quality (Bonus Points)________________
  _______
• Creative display -(Bonus Points)__________________
  __________
• 
  Total ____________

Project Number ___________________ Project Title
______________________ Judge Number
____________________
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Student With Display Board and Experiment