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Science Fair Orientation

Science Fair Orientation. Peyma Oskoui Stephanie Youngquist 2012 Co-Chairs. What is the JLS Science Fair?. A unique way for kids to explore an interesting question and be involved with a lot of excitement around science. The JLS Science Fair is non-competitive.

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Science Fair Orientation

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  1. Science Fair Orientation Peyma Oskoui Stephanie Youngquist 2012 Co-Chairs JLS Science Fair Orientation

  2. What is the JLS Science Fair? A unique way for kids to explore an interesting question and be involved with a lot of excitement around science. The JLS Science Fair is non-competitive. Instead, there is feedback for all participants This is an annual event, held at JLS. Coordinated with JLS Science Teachers Science teachers help students to choose a good topic and use the scientific method Students will create a poster and present at the Science Fair. This event is voluntary, but some science teachers require students to present Hosted by parent volunteers, PTA, & Synopsis Silicon Valley Science and Technology Outreach Foundation Poster board is supplied for participants. Good preparation for state fairs, Synopsys JLS Science Fair Orientation

  3. Why do we have a Science Fair? • We live in a science-infused world • Science as an extra-curricular activity • Develops great skills – for science and beyond • Encourage curiosity • Learn to ask good questions • Investigation methods, rigor and follow-through • Receiving constructive feedback (judges) • Presentations – paper, poster & talk • Critical thinking & evaluation • Organization JLS Science Fair Orientation

  4. Getting Started • Start with something STUDENT is interested in!! • Brainstorm topics (newspapers, magazines, your eyes) • Consult resources and do some research • Web site, Library, Science-Buddies.org, Teacher • Focus on simple testable questions • Discovery (student shouldn’t know the answer yet!) • Plan for AT LEAST 3-4 weeks of experimentation • Keep it simple – gadgets, money, experts - are a sign that the project may be a little out of control • Students will be evaluated on how clearly they can communicate their problem statements, hypotheses, how they collected data… JLS Science Fair Orientation

  5. Scientific Method • Ask a question • Brainstorm: what interests you? • Make sure your topic can be tested. • Investigate question / topic • Form an hypothesis • Design an experiment • Collect data from the experiment • Examine data • Compare data to hypothesis • Draw conclusions JLS Science Fair Orientation

  6. Types of Projects* • Experiment (All grades) • 6th graders can also: • Demonstration • Invention • Model • Collection • May work in pairs * Project types: discussed on the website and in the handbook. • Science teachers may limit choices for the purposes of their classes. • If your child is planning on entering the Synopsis Fair, check their restrictions (http://sites.google.com/site/synopsyschampionship/). JLS Science Fair Orientation

  7. Project Expectations • Student Project (limited direction) • Simple project, thorough knowledge • Neat, well presented graphics that student generates and fully understands • Follows STUDENT INTERESTS • How long will the project take? • 4 to 8 weeks • 1 week research • At least 2-3 weeks experiment • 1-2 weeks to do the poster and report JLS Science Fair Orientation

  8. Interests/Questions JLS Science Fair Orientation

  9. Interests/Questions JLS Science Fair Orientation

  10. Evaluation Form 1. Objective/Problem: Student communicates objective/problem clearly and/or hypothesis is testable. In case of a demonstration or a model, the description is clear. 2. Study Design/Process: Experiment can validate hypothesis or achieve objective. Description includes enough detail to make it repeatable. 3. Data Collection/Analysis/Experimental Design: Data collected appropriate for the project. Student effort evident from thoroughness and complexity of data presented. Lessons learned and how student used the knowledge gained. 4. Poster Presentation: Poster is neat, clear and legible. Explains ideas and execution of project; includes appropriate references and reasonable conclusions. 5. Interview/Communication: Student effort and understanding is evident from oral presentation and responses to questions. Student shows knowledge of project in his/her own words. JLS Science Fair Orientation

  11. Details and Rules • Consult with Science Teachers • Read handouts: web-site, handbook. • Choose experiment / project / question • Register online (possibly teacher forms) • Decide if you want to participate in other fairs (more forms, different rules) • Extra time: Animals, chemicals, humans… JLS Science Fair Orientation

  12. JLS Science Fair Registration • Early Bird registration deadline: December 15th • Automatically entered into a special raffle. • Final registration deadline: January 19th • On-line registration is open now. • Students MUST register online to participate • http://jlssciencefair.pausd.org/ JLS Science Fair Orientation

  13. Important Dates • Orientation/On-line Reg. starts: Oct 25th, 7 – 8pm • After-School student clinics student: Nov.16th & Dec 7th, 1:45 – 2:45pm • Choose topic/Run experiments Nov/Dec/Jan • Create posters: Jan • JLS Science Fair: January 25th and 26th, 2012 • 4 sessions in the Cafetorium: • Wednesday, Jan 25th 6:30 – 7:30 and 8 – 9pm • Thursday, Jan 26th 6:30 – 7:30 and 8 – 9pm • Each students poster is displayed at one session • The session will be assigned dependent upon teacher preference and space JLS Science Fair Orientation

  14. Synopsys Championship Regional Science Fair at San Jose Convention Center March 6-7, 2011http://www.science-fair.org/ Registration deadline requiring SRC approval - Jan 6, 2011 Some experiments require review and early registration (see handout for more details): humans, animals, chemicals, etc. Regular registration deadline - Jan 27, 2011 Championship: April 30th & May 1st, 2011 in Los Angeles Interested students: Tell your science teacher Look at the registration materials before choosing a topic Because there may be a special form Read the HANDBOOK! Be aware of deadlines. JLS Science Fair Orientation

  15. Volunteers Parent volunteers run the Science Fair It can’t happen without you! Co-Chairs (Peyma Oskoui & Stephanie Youngquist) PR – open Food for volunteers (1-2) - open Packet prep (1-2) – open Greeters/Student registration (many) - open Evaluators (many) – open You can be an evaluator for one session of one night or the whole fair! Website – Allen Simon JLS Science Fair Orientation

  16. Contacts • Questions? Interested in volunteering? Contact Science Fair Co-Chairs • Peyma Oskoui • peyma.oskoui@gmail.com; (650) 856-7846 • Stephanie Youngquist • yoyo2000@pacbell.net; (650) 327-4284 • Science Teachers • Resources: • http://jlssciencefair.pausd.org/ • http://www.science-buddies.org • http://www.science-fair.org JLS Science Fair Orientation

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