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WHAT is a Science Fair?

A science fair is a competition where students answer questions or solve problems using the scientific method or engineering design. They display their projects on poster boards and give presentations. Judges evaluate the projects and award prizes. Participating in a science fair allows students to explore subjects they're interested in, learn organization and critical thinking skills, boost presentation skills, build confidence, impress friends and teachers, win awards, and have fun! Inquiry, engineering design, and observation are three types of science projects that students can choose from. It's important to conduct proper research, design experiments, analyze data, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. Students can find inspiration from various sources such as Science Buddies, Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair website, Science Stuff.org, and Science Fair Projects World. It's important to choose unique and measurable projects, avoid non-experimental projects, and present data in a neat and readable format. When presenting their projects, students should show enthusiasm, look the judges in the eye, speak clearly, and use props if possible. Students must register for the science fair, either online preferably, and can work alone or in teams of 2 or 3 students from the same grade.

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WHAT is a Science Fair?

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  1. WHAT is a Science Fair?

  2. A Science Fair is… • A science competition • The students answer a question using the scientific method OR design a tool to fit a need • Students display their projects on poster board & give a presentation • Judges evaluate the projects & award prizes

  3. WHY do a science project? • Explore a subject you’re interested in • Learn organization & critical thinking skills • Boost presentation skills • Build confidence • Impress your friends & teachers  • Win awards • FUN!!

  4. WHAT is a science project? • INQUIRY(classic science project, K – 5th) 2. ENGINEERING DESIGN(for 3rd – 5th grade) 3. OBSERVATION(for kinder – 2nd grade)

  5. INQUIRY - classic science project • Ask a question about a topic you’re interested in • Research the question to see what is already known • Form a hypothesis (educated guess at the answer) for your question • Do an experiment (manipulate variables) to test your hypothesis • Analyze the data & draw your conclusion • Share results – was your hypothesis correct? Why not?

  6. El Método Científico

  7. I think model rockets are cool and I want to do a project with them. You need a TESTABLE QUESTION! →If I add fins to my model rocket, will it fly farther?

  8. What is known about model rocket design? • How do fins affect the flight of a model rocket? → Go to library, use reference books, use known internet sites and keep a list of your references

  9. I think that my model rocket will fly furthest with 5 fins.

  10. Design an experiment to test your hypothesis: Independent variable = number of fins • Dependent variable = length of flight Controlled variables = length of rocket, how hard you launch the rocket, weight of rocket, etc…

  11. Use graphs, tables, charts, etc… to convey your data • What happened?

  12. Was your hypothesis correct? • Why or why not? • What other experiments could be done ….?

  13. ENGINEERING DESIGN (3rd – 5th grade) • Determine a need • Develop a tool to fulfill the need • Build, test, & refine the prototype based on results • Evaluate usefulness, cost effectiveness & performance • Present your design & results

  14. OBSERVATION(kinder – 2nd grade only) • Find a subject that interests you • Do basic background research • Make & record personal observations on the subject • Share your findings • e.g.: How does a seed sprout? Parts of a pine cone. How do birds feed at a bird feeder?

  15. Students should observe, not copy from a book..

  16. Where can I get inspired? “Prefab project” - make it your own! Science Buddies www.sciencebuddies.org/ Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair website slvsef.org/ Science Stuff.org sciencefairproject.virtualave. net/observation.htm Science Fair Projects Worldwww.sciencefair-projects.org/

  17. Projects NOT to do • Projects that are not unique, are a simple preference, or difficult to measure: • Effect of music, talking, different liquids, etc… on plants • “Which is best?”, e.g. which popcorn pops better, which paper towel is most absorbent, which soda tastes better, etc… • Maze running, reaction times, male vs. female comparisons • Projects that are not experiments: • Baking soda & vinegar volcano • Diet coke & mentos • Optical illusions • The solar system

  18. What does a good project board look like? • Free-standing! • Tell project story in a clear, concise, logical way using KEY POINTS Emphasize your exciting conclusion & end result • Neat & readable - use tables, graphs & charts to present data

  19. How do you present your project? • Know your project and show your enthusiasm! • Look the judge in the eye, speak clearly • Use props to demonstrate your experiment, if possible • Practice your presentation on your parents and siblings!

  20. HOW does the Science Fair work? • All students must register! • Online preferred Illuminating softwareRegister for TSES Science and Engineering Fair • Students may work alone or as a team of 2 or 3 students, all from the same grade – ALL students need to do the work!

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