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Albert Lea Science Fair: Important Dates and Guidelines for Grades 3-6

Get ready for the Albert Lea Science Fair taking place on Saturday, February 23! Entry forms are due by November 30, with approved forms returned by December 10. Important deadlines include research completion by January 11 and final data and conclusions due by February 1. Students will be judged on scientific thought, creativity, understanding, clarity, and technical skill. Join us for an exciting day of science demonstrations and awards starting at 1:00 PM. For more details, contact Erin Johnson at ejohnson@albertlea.k12.mn.us.

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Albert Lea Science Fair: Important Dates and Guidelines for Grades 3-6

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  1. Albert Lea Science Fair Grades 3 - 6

  2. Important Dates • Science Fair – Saturday, February 23 • Entry Forms Due – November 30 • Approved Forms Returned – December 10 • Deadline for Changes – January 4 • Research Complete – January 11 * • Data & Conclusion Complete - February 1* • * Coordinator Checkpoint

  3. Entry Form • Contact Information – Legible, First and Last name • Testable Question – How does X affect Y? How does A compare to B? Can it be measured? (Grades 4 – 6) • Demonstration (3rd grade only) • Changes must be submitted by January 4

  4. Getting Started • Turn in entry form • Testable Question • Research – Keep track of sources • Form Hypothesis • Do experiment – keep track of materials used, procedure, and data • Form conclusion • Work on Report and Display Board

  5. Example

  6. Science Fair • Provide transportation for your student • Arrive and register at the mall early, judging begins at 9:00 am. • Provide a card table for your student • Avoid the area during judging • Awards are at 1:00

  7. Judging • Judges are volunteers • School Staff • Community Members • High School Students • Students are judged by three people and their score is an average of the three scores.

  8. Scoring • Scientific Thought (Scientific Method) • Creative Ability (How unique or original) • Understanding (Research) • Clarity (Oral and written communication) • Dramatic Value (Display) • Technical Skill (Durability of display, etc.) • Each area earns 1 – 5 points • 45 – 50 = Trophy; 35 – 44 = Blue; Less= red

  9. Award Ceremony • Done by grade level, 3rd grade first • An MC will announce your student’s name and award • Students come to the stage to receive the award

  10. Science Museum • Must participate in the Science Fair • All day trip – Thursday, March 21 • Chaperones are limited • Includes museum and Omni Theater (Tornado Alley Movie)

  11. Science Fair Wiki • http://albertleasciencefair.wikispaces.com/ • Handbook • Dates • Contact Information • Copies of entry form

  12. Questions? • Erin Johnson – District Coordinator • ejohnson@albertlea.k12.mn.us • 507-379-5257 • Lakeview – Dawn Ware • Halverson – Robin Hundley • Hawthorne – Staci Busch • Sibley – Jackie Cromwell-Olson

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