Vertical Farming: Maximizing Photosynthesis in Red Light

1. NSFYC 2018

2. Theme 2018 SCIENCE FAIR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN QUESTIONS THEME : “SUSTAINABILITY : DOING MORE AND BETTER WITH LESS” The Science Fair for Young Children 2018 is based on the theme of “Sustainability: Doing More And Better With Less”. Nine topics are given based on this theme. Select one of these, and the schools have to propose a proposal. Then, you should develop the experiment with prototype based on scientific methodology to participate in the grand finale. Note: To get more explanation about the ten topics of the theme, please visit http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ 2018-ஆம் ஆண்டு இளம் ஆய்வாளர்களின் தேசிய அறிவியல் விழா கருப்பொருள் : நீடுநிலைத்தன்மை 2018-ஆம் ஆண்டு இளம் ஆய்வாளர்களின் அறிவியல் விழா நீடுநிலைத்தன்மை என்னும் கருப்பொருளை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்டு நடைப்பெறவுள்ளது. இக்கருப்பொருளை ஒட்டி ஒன்பது தலைப்புகள் வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. அவற்றில் ஒன்றை தேர்வு செய்து, பள்ளிகள் அத்தலைப்புக்கான பரிசோதனை திட்ட வரைவுகோளை முன்னுரைக்க வேண்டும். பிறகு, அறிவியல் செயற்பாங்கு அடிப்படையில் பரிசோதனையைத் தயார் செய்து போட்டியில் கலந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும். குறிப்பு : நீடுநிலைத்தன்மை என்னும் கருப்பொருளில் கொடுக்கப்படும் ஒன்பது தலைப்புகளைப் பற்றி மேலும் விளக்கம் பெற பின்வரும் அகப்பக்கத்தை வலம்வரவும். http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

3. Topics 1. ZERO HUNGER • Food • Sustainable Agriculture 2. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING • Healthy Lives 3. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION • Clean Water 4. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY • Clean Energy • Affordable Energy 5. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE • Affordable And Environmental Friendly Building Materials 6. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES • Infrastructure Against Natural Force 7. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION • Renewable Energy 8. CLIMATE ACTION • Combat Climate Change 9. LIFE BELOW WATER, LIFE ON LAND • Conserve And Preserve Life Below Water, Life On Land 1. பசியின்மை • உணவு • நிலையான வேளாண்மையியல் (விவசாயம்) 2. உடல் ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்வாழ்வு • ஆரோக்கியமான வாழ்வு 3. சுத்தமான நீர் மற்றும் சுகாதாரம் • சுத்தமான நீர் 4. எல்லோராலும் இயலக்கூடிய சக்தி • தூய்மையான சக்தி • மலிவான சக்தி 5. தொழில்துறை, புத்தாக்கம் மற்றும் உள்கட்டமைப்பு • மலிவான மற்றும் சுற்றுச்சூழலுக்கு நட்புப் பாராட்டும் கட்டுமான பொருட்கள் 6. நிலையான நகரங்களும் சமூகங்களும் • இயற்கை பேரழிவுக்கு எதிரான உள்கட்டமைப்பு 7. தரமான பயனாக்கமும் உற்பத்தியும் • புதுப்பிக்கக்கூடிய சக்தி 8. பருவநிலை மாற்றம் • பருவநிலை மாற்றத்திற்கெதிரான போராட்டம் 9. நீரில் மற்றும் நிலத்தில் வாழ்வன • நீர் மற்றும் நிலத்தில் வாழும் உயிரினங்களைக் காப்பாற்றுதலும் பாதுகாத்தலும்

4. Methods Choose ONE topic and Develop an Experiment Methodology based on the theme Topic: Sustainable Agriculture Title: Vertical Farming Title: Maximum rate of photosynthesis in red light

5. Sample Questions • Affordable And Environmental Friendly Building Materials • Smart Bricks made from plastic bottles Affordable and Clean Energy

6. Sample Questions

7. SCIENCE FAIR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN VERSION 2.0 The Process of Participation NSFYC 2018 as below: STEP 1: Attending Teachers Training in March 2018 (weekends) STEP 2: Form a team of 3-5 students (Year 4 &Year 5 ONLY) STEP 3: Develop 2 page proposal on selected Topic and Email the 2 page proposal and participation confirmation form by 15 April 2018 to nsfyc00@gmail.com STEP 4: Organise and Complete SLSF in your school and send SLSF report to nsfyc00@gmail.com by end of May 2018 STEP 5: Shortlisted schools will be notified via email by end of May 2018 STEP 6: 2 Months to develop experiments for the NSFYC 2018 STEP 7: Experiment prototype the showcased at the NSFYC Grand Finale in July 2018

8. Proposal Format

9. Sample Proposal

10. Sample Proposal

11. Standard Requirement for Proposal • Your Proposal should follow the format as below: • Number of pages: Strictly not exceeding 2 pages • Paper size: A4 • Font type and Size: Times New Roman (12points) Latha (10points) • Line spacing: 1.0 • Language: Tamil or English • Submit word and pdf file to nsfyc00@gmail.com by 15 April 2018.

12. Participation Confirmation Form

13. Requirement for Poster • Aim and concept involved in the experiment are clearly stated • Hypothesis correctly established • Variables were mentioned • Complete list of apparatus and materials given • Step by step statement of the procedure clearly stated • Labeled diagram of experiment given • Method used to control/manipulate/measure variables correctly stated • Measurements/observation to be taken correctly stated • Results correctly displayed and presented • Data was interpreted and discussed • Conclusion and discussions were displayed and presented • Safety precautions clearly mentioned • Table of readings exhibited clearly • Repetition of readings/observations is showed • APA format referred

14. Booth Size & Poster Size Poster Size: A0

15. Standard Requirement for Log Book It should be used during all phases of your project Glue, staple or tape any loose papers Don’t worry about neatness Take some photograph that are relevant to the given topic Sign at the end of every day’s entry Note: You DO NOT required to submit the Log Book, Log Book will be checked by judges in your booth.

16. Fundamental Criteria for Log Book Log book is labelled. Standard requirement of log book is followed : MUST use pen & CAN’T USEliquid paper. Scientific methodology isestablished based on the concept ofthe experiment Variables are stated. Apparatus & materials arelisted or shown with label. Procedures are developed according to the experiment. Data was collected quantitatively. Conclusion, suggestion and recommendation are stated.

17. Standard Requirements for Report

18. Standard Requirement For Report • Your Report should follow the format as below: • Number of pages: Strictly not exceeding 20 pages • Paper size: A4 • Font type and Size: Times New Roman (12points) Latha (10points) • Line spacing: 1.0 • Language: Tamil or English • Submit word and pdf file to nsfyc00@gmail.com two weeks before the event.

19. Fundamental Criteria for Report Evaluation • Standard requirement of scientific report were followed • Introduction about the experiment is given • Concept and objective of the experiment are clearly stated • Hypothesis is stated • List of all the apparatus and materials used stated • Procedures were followed • Data was recorded quantitatively • A table of readings given includes: scientific unit, repetition & average value • Result is interpreted and discussed • Conclusion and discussion were stated • Safety precautions were stated • Illustrations and diagrams used in report • Bibliography / *References are stated follow APA standards *For websites as the reference, students are required to copy and paste the website links only, no need to print out the pages.

20. On The Day Presentation Display Booth Experiment Show (Demo) Presentation Skill, Knowledge and Creativity

21. DEMO & PRESENTATION Note: Design an experiment which able to demonstrate during the presentation • Aim/title included in the presentation • Hypothesis is explained • Variables correctly stated • Experimental procedure explained step by step • Observation of the experiment stated • Results of the experiment stated • Conclusion is stated • Conclusion is linked to the hypothesis • Confidence in presentation • Use of aid during presentation • Proper handling of apparatus with safety precaution • System works during demonstration • The experiment designed should be according to the topic • Presenters at least 3 students • Scientific principles clearly stated *Teachers and public are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWEDin the hall during the judging process

22. DEMO & PRESENTATION AND INNOVATION • Work done by students • Good team work by the students • Improvised / Self-made apparatus • Use of apparatus • Level of innovation applied in the experiment-Method establish to get the best results • Systematic arrangement of exhibit set-up • Questions answered without hesitation *Teachers and public are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWEDin the hall during the judging process

23. On The Day – Cross Judging • Cross Judging will be done by an independent team • Cross judging duration : approximately 20minutes

24. On The Day – Things that schools/students should do • Wear LAB COATS and SAFETY EQUIPMENTS (IF NEEDED) • DO NOT distribute any form of gifts or goodie bags to the judges • SHOULDN’T ask judges to taste any kind of their experiments product (foods: ice creams, etc.) • DO NOT need to sing a song or explain in detail about the school background at the beginning of presentation.

25. Safety Precautions in the experiments Teachers and students should be more careful and aware of safety precautions when doing experiments involving Fire Electricity Chemicals

26. Time for the presentation evaluation Each group of students will present for 15 minutes and 5 min Q&A session. Note: Students can only dismantle their booths after the prize giving ceremony.

27. NOTE Any dispute arising in this competition must be done in written by the participating school’s headmaster / headmistress and addressed to the Science Fair for Young Children Advisory Panel within 7 days after the competition.

28. Contact Number for Inquiries