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P o t o m a c L a n d i n g s t e m F A I R P R O J E C T 2 0 1 2 Parent Information Night

P o t o m a c L a n d i n g s t e m F A I R P R O J E C T 2 0 1 2 Parent Information Night. SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. MATH. All completed projects will be due on February 7, 2013 in order to be presented and graded in class.

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P o t o m a c L a n d i n g s t e m F A I R P R O J E C T 2 0 1 2 Parent Information Night

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  1. PotomacLandingstemFAIRPROJECT2012Parent Information Night SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH

  2. All completed projects will be due on February 7, 2013 in order to be presented and graded in class. Potomac's STEM Fair will be held onFebruary 20, 2013

  3. General Project Information • Grades PreK-2 –completion of class project • Grades 3-6 complete individual projects • each component worth a homework grade • final project worth an assessment/project grade • Project Journals can be downloaded from online this year. No hardcopies will be distributed. • all project due dates should be adhered to in order to receive full credit • Grades 4-6 must complete a brief research paper as part of their project

  4. Display board with all parts of the scientific method represented Research Paper (4-5 grades ONLY) Project Must Haves

  5. All the details to complete a Grade A Investigation And now…

  6. STEP #1: Choosing a TOPIC/QUESTION DUE: 11-30 Your topic/question should be: • Of Interest • Related to science, technology, engineering, or math • One that can only be answered through an investigation in which numerical data is collected Example:Which soil type will grass grow best in?

  7. Where do I get ideas for a topic? • Student Project Journal Online (already approved topics/questions in Appendix C) • Science textbook • School library • Public library • Internet • Observing the world around us

  8. Guidelines for choosing a topic • Only THIRD graders can do consumer projects • No Projects involving VERTEBRATES • No Models • No Bacteria Projects • Mold projects must be pre-approved for safety reasons

  9. CONSUMER SCIENCE IS FORTHIRD GRADE ONLY • What paper towel soaks up the most water? • What diaper absorbs the most liquid? • Which ketchup is thicker? Consumer science is testing a product or comparing it to another brand of the same product.

  10. STEP #2: Making a HYPOTHESIS (Prediction) The hypothesis is… • A response to the question to be investigated • Should follow this format: I believe ______________ because ______________. DUE: 12- 6 Example: I believe that clay soil will grow grass best because it sticks together and can hold water for a long time

  11. STEP #3: Gather & List Project MATERIALS List all materials to be used in the investigation AND include: • quantities • sizes/amounts (in metric units) DUE: 12/13 Example: 3 6 oz. plastic cups, 30 grams of each soil type (clay, loam, sand), 9 Kentucky bluegrass seeds, 40 milliliters of water (daily)

  12. STEP #4: Write down the step-by-step PROCEDURES of the investigation • Procedures should be listed in step format: 1. 2. 3. DUE: 12/13 Example:1. Label each cup with the different soil type. 2. Place 20 ml of each soil type in a separate cup. 3. Put 3 grass seeds in each cup of soil, pressing them about 5 cm below the soil.

  13. STEP #5: Identify Investigation VARIABLES DUE: 12/20 • Independent Variable • The one thing that’s changed on purpose • Dependent Variable • The one thing that should change based on the independent variable • Controlled Variables • The things that remain the same (or constant) throughout the investigation Example:Soil type Example:Rate of grass growth Example:cup size, amount of soil, type of grass seed, amount of water

  14. STEP #6: Perform the INVESTIGATION

  15. STEP #7: Document RESULTSof investigation DUE: 1/24 Results need to include: - At least 1 data table - At least 1 graph - A written explanation

  16. STEP #8: Write CONCLUSIONS • Investigation conclusions should be written in paragraph format and include: • A statement about proving or disproving the hypothesis • A statement of what was learned by completing the investigation • A statement about anything that could have or might have been done differently to make the investigation better • A statement of how the investigation connects to real-world concerns and applications DUE: 1/24

  17. Research Paper DUE: 1/17 • Title Page • Acknowledgements • Project Question • Background research • Write down questions that you want to know about your topic that can be answered by looking in a book. • Sources/Bibliography • At least 3 An example of a research paper is included in the Student Project Journal Online.

  18. Display of the STEM Fair Project Procedures Title Question Written Explanation * Hypothesis Variables Conclusion Materials Data Table * Graph * * All parts of the Results.

  19. Project Display Board Tips • Don’t be afraid to use color– no more than 2-3 different colors • Type or write neatly – NO scratch-outs or sloppiness • Make sure the font size isn’t too small (no smaller than 14 pt) • Make sure to include a title • The display should be neat and attractive

  20. Additional items to keep in mind: • All project components are to be turned in for teacher review on the due dates provided • Pictures should be taken throughout the investigation and placed on the final display board • Any pictures used should include captions • NO ADDITIONAL MATERIALS(actual investigation materials) should be brought to school

  21. Contact Information Mrs. Burke, Science Department Coordinator Karen.Burke@pgcps.org Also Contact Your Child’s Teacher For Further Information Teacher’s name@pgcps.org

  22. ??? ? ??? Any Questions

  23. Thank you for all of your support!HAPPY INVESTIGATING !!

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