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Science Fair

Science Fair. 2013-2014. What is it all about?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rqcg7BJwJM

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Science Fair

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  1. Science Fair 2013-2014

  2. What is it all about? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rqcg7BJwJM • You will complete a research based project over the next 3 months. This project will require you to follow the steps of the scientific method in order to find the answer to a question that you develop over the next few weeks. • Where to start: determine a topic you are interested in, go out and look for current research on this topic. The more research you can find the easier it will be to develop your experiment.

  3. When is it due? • The final paper is due in mid-November and the display board in December however there are many other checks along the way to be aware of. • Keep a copy of the science fair timeline in you notebook and at home

  4. Logbooks • SKIP the first 2 pages (front and back), these will be filled out last. • The third page will begin with your research, from here you can see a general outline of topics in your SF packet • Use blue or black ink ONLY, no 1st person, no white out and please do not rip out pages • Date every page

  5. Topic Selection: • Forbidden Topics • Anything involving animals • Projects involving mold • Brand comparison projects • Projects using Mentos • Projects involving fire • Topics that involve testing humans must • Have teacher’s approval • Test at least 100 people • Have permission forms created and signed by each person who was involved in the experiment • Topics involving plants must • Have teacher approval • Measure the plant growth a minimum of every third day for at least 5 weeks

  6. More ON Topic Selection • Remember, this is the most important decision you will make. The more the topic interests you the more you will enjoy the process. • Have an idea but not sure how to form a question around it? Come and talk with me and we can discuss some options. • Here is one boys story of how his interest became a science fair project: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l80bxaFrQuM

  7. Background Information • You will have one day in the media center to begin research. All other research will be completed on your own. • 3 sources are required for individual projects, 6 for group. • Expect to have at least 4-6 pages of research in your logbook (in note form). This will be used to help create your experimental design and write the background piece in your final paper. • All citations and work cited will be done in MLA format…more guidance on this later.

  8. Experimental Design • This includes the variables, materials and procedures. • Make sure to read the details about each piece in your SF packet. • You will develop these and record them first on the experimental design worksheet included in this packet. AFTER this is approved by your teacher you will copy the information into your logbook.

  9. Logbook checks • There will be 2 total to help prepare you for the final paper. • The deadlines in your packet are just guidelines, you will sign up for some of these checks and you may complete it before the actual deadline.

  10. More on Logbook checks • Check #1  On or before September 25th • Question • Purpose • Background Information • Hypothesis • Check #2  On or before October 3rd • Experimental Design worksheet due • Variables Identified • Material List • Procedures

  11. Can I work with a partner? • Yes, but… • You will receive a group grade • It will require a parent signature • See partner sign off page

  12. Any Questions?? • What is due first? • When? • How many logbook checks are there? • How many sources do you need? • Name 2 forbidden topics. • How many subjects are necessary for human studies? • What must be completed BEFORE you begin your experiment?

  13. One more clip to get you get you thinking • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWiuUC9RDhY Remember, this is a journey we will all take together. Make use of all of your resources and don’t fall behind!

  14. Data tables and graphs • Data tables must be hand drawn. • Graphs can be computer generated and glued into the logbook. • You must include average or overall results from all trials.

  15. Pictures • This is your time to show off. • Take pictures as you experiment (at least 5-6) and include them with captions in your logbook AND display board • Make sure you have written approval if you have pictures of people other than yourself

  16. Data Analysis and Conclusion • These sections will appear in your logbook and final paper. • This is the time to analyze your results in words. • See sections in SF packet for guidance.

  17. Rubrics • The rubrics for the final paper and display board will be given to you once log book check . Make sure you look at them now so you know what is expected! • If all logbook checks are completed and you edit as we go, your final paper should just be a formal write up of what should be generated in your logbook.

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