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SCIENCE FAIR 2010

SCIENCE FAIR 2010. KE TAYLOR ELEMENTARY. HOW DO YOU BEGIN?. Find a topic that interests you Look at the categories for ideas Use TV commercials , advertisements in magazines or books Think about problems at your house Test household items All projects are individual. No Teams.

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SCIENCE FAIR 2010

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  1. SCIENCE FAIR2010 KE TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

  2. HOW DO YOU BEGIN? • Find a topic that interests you • Look at the categories for ideas • Use TV commercials , advertisements in magazines or books • Think about problems at your house • Test household items • All projects are individual. No Teams

  3. My pen is always running out of ink, which type of pen lasts longer? Every time I have popcorn there are too many old maids, and not enough popped corn to eat? I am trying to find the best kind of bait to use when I go fishing. Is live bait better than a lure? Does studying with music help me to learn better? Examples

  4. Animal Sciences Astronomy Behavioral/Social Chemistry Earth Science Energy and Space Science Engineering and Math Environmental Science Family Consumer Science Health and Fitness Microbiology Physical Science Plant Science Categories

  5. Using the Scientific Method Steps • Ask a Question • Do Background Research • Construct a Hypothesis • Write Procedure, Materials and Variables • Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment (Three Trials) • Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion • Communicate Your Results

  6. Science Log Book • Diary of your work for the project • Must be dated • All entries are handwritten • Sketches should be made • Data Tables need to be included • Show evidence of three trials • Note problems you have

  7. Step One • Write your problem as a question • Does temperature effect the number of popcorn that will pop?

  8. Step Two • Research • Find Facts about your problem • Find key science words in the research and define them • Write your source and your notes in your log book.

  9. Step 3: Make a Hypothesis • The scientist thinks that _____________ will happen if _____________________ or • The scientist predicts when _______ then,____________ will occur.

  10. Step Four • Write the steps for the experiments • Include all materials needed • Plan to repeat the experiment three to five times • Make Data Charts or Survey Forms • If you survey people, ask 20 people to do the survey

  11. Variables • Only test one thing: Manipulated Variable • Responding Variable (Dependent) are the results • Control all other materials • Use science tools such as a timer, ruler, scale. • Example: Bags: Number of Pennies Paper Airplane: Distance Toy cars: Distance and Speed

  12. Remember • You must have a testable experiment!!

  13. Step Five: Do Experiment • Have a log book ready. • Keep data • Take Photos • Repeat the experiment at least three times

  14. Step Five: Graphing • Take your data and create a graph • Remember the 5 parts of a graph: Title, label the horizontal axis, label the vertical axis, intervals, key • Be neat • Write or type labels

  15. Kinds of Graphs

  16. Bar Graph Line Graph Step Six: Data

  17. Analyze the Data • Look at your graph. • Did it have a pattern? • Do you see the same results? • Is there a increase or decrease? • Why do you think that may have happened?

  18. Statistics • Tell the range of the data • Tell the average (mean) for the data • Tell the mode or median for the data • Find a percent

  19. Step Seven: Conclusion • Tell if your hypothesis was correct, incorrect, or partially correct. • Example: The hypothesis was correct. Glad Sandwich bags held more weight than the Ziplock bags. The average number of pennies held by Glad was five more than the Ziplock bags.

  20. Display

  21. Display Hints • Use a poster board, or 3-sided board • May use cardboard box • Size should be at least 24” x 36” • Mount all graphs, photos, experiment steps on colored paper • Use no more than 3 colors • Use a ruler to keep your display straight

  22. More Hints • Before you glue your items to the board, lay them out and temporarily tape them • No tape should show • Do not have cross-outs, or eraser marks that show • Use a strong glue, or double sided tape • Keep heavy items for display table

  23. Display Table • Show your log notes and rough data in a folder or notebook. THIS IS REQUIRED. • Display items used, but no glass items or no liquids, or sharp objects may be on the table. • No Live Animals. • Science Fair officials will remove any items that are breakable.

  24. Safety Issues • Have all projects approved by Mrs. Klein • Have a parent supervise you during experiment • Remember visitors to the fair might touch your materials, do not bring valuables • NO Liquids, No Breakable Items, No Glass.

  25. Words of Wisdom • Have Fun!! • Challenge Yourself, but don’t stress • Don’t Wait until the Last Minute • Follow the Time Table Guide • If you are absent, arrange to have your project brought to school • Happy Scientific Times……………

  26. Time Table • October 2 -- Topic Chosen • October 25– Research, Hypothesis, Steps • November 5—Experiment Conducted • November 13– Graphs Made, Analysis • November 17---Complete Display • November 19- 20 Bring to School • November 20---SCIENCE FAIR

  27. Hints for Success • Keep up with the time line. • Research early. • Journal/notebook is written, not typed. • Keep sketches or photos as you go. • Do NOT change your hypothesis, it can be incorrect! • Have a Neat Display Board.

  28. Judging • Judges look for STUDENT work. • A good hypothesis with a prediction and reason. • Repeated Trials. • A conclusion that shows careful thought. • Evidence of experimentation with notes in your journal.

  29. Where do I find ideas or topics? • Kizle lab has books and an idea file • Taylor library has a reserved section • Public Library has books • Get an online list at the end of this power point

  30. Internet Help • National Student Research CenterE-Database of Student Research: Science Index http://youth.net/nsrc/sci/sci.index.html • Science Fair Idea Exchange • http://www.halcyon.com/sciclub/cgi-pvt/scifair/guestbook.html • Science Fair Internet Resourceshttp://www.lib.lsu.edu/sci/chem/internet/science_fairs.html • Science Fair Project Resource Guidehttp://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ • Science Fair Projects: A Resource for Students and Teachershttp://www4.umdnj.edu/camlbweb/scifair.html • The Ultimate Science Fair Resourcehttp://www.scifair.org

  31. More Help • All Science Fair Projects: http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/ • Create a Graph: http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx • Cyberbee Science Fair Prep: http://www.cyberbee.com/science/prep.html • Cyber-Fair: http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.html • DragonflyTV (PBS Kids):http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/scifair/index.html • Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council: http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/ • Elmer's: http://www.elmers.com/sciencefair/index.asp

  32. Even More Places • Energy Quest Science Projects: http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/projects/ • Exploratorium: http://www.exploratorium.edu/ls/pathfinders/scifairs/ • Internet Public Library: http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/ • Science Buddies: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ • Science Fair Idea Exchange: http://scienceclub.org/scifair.html • Science Fair Central: http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/ • SciFair.org: http://www.scifair.org/

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