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Why Do Science Fair?

Why Do Science Fair?. Skills Development. Strengthen science and math skills Gain self satisfaction Improve skills that the State of Texas tests each year such as TAKS. By planning and completing a research project. Strengthens writing skills.

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Why Do Science Fair?

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  1. Why Do Science Fair?

  2. Skills Development

  3. Strengthen science and math skills Gain self satisfaction Improve skills that the State of Texas tests each year such as TAKS By planning and completing a research project

  4. Strengthens writing skills Students are forced to write and rewrite and then rewrite again. This forces them to improve this valuable skill.

  5. Leadership qualities are developed As their self esteem improves, these students often become leaders in their school and community

  6. Gains Self Esteem

  7. Strengthens verbal skills and allows them to develop an interview style that makes them comfortable with peers and adults

  8. Awards, Awards, Awards

  9. Cash Awards • Summer positions • Listings for their college admissions

  10. Science Fair is Fun Really, it is! I promise

  11. Students meet world renown scientists • Develop friendships with people that they see at competition after competition

  12. Watching students talk about their research and taking ownership in their research is really fun and refreshing

  13. Mentorship

  14. Develops a true mentor/student relationship • Rewards not only to the student but to the teacher as well

  15. How do I know what will work best at my campus?

  16. Should this research project be required?

  17. CommunityInvolvement

  18. It is important to involve your administrators, parents of your students, and community leaders in your program • Remember to ask for help

  19. CommonStumblingBlocks

  20. Procrastination

  21. Set deadlines for the students so that they stay on schedule • Make sure that they MEET the deadlines • Help them set reasonable and obtainable goals

  22. Only those students that work in “real labs” are successful This is NOT TRUE! But…..

  23. Since 1992, students attending ISEF from the DMN Regional Science Fair Karen Shepherd PSHS Research Sponsor

  24. Isn’t student success in not only high school, but in college and life enough of a reason to do this?

  25. Then…. JUST DO IT!

  26. Presented for the Dallas Morning News Get and Edge Workshop August 27, 2005 By Karen Shepherd Research Sponsor Plano Senior High School 2200 independence Parkway Plano, Texas 75075 kshephe@pisd.edu

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