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Science Exposition 2014. Are you ready????. Where and when will the Science Exposition be held?. January 15 th – All students with a log book and a display board will be transported to the Jefferson Civic Center to set up their projects. January 16 th Judging will take place all day.
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Science Exposition 2014 Are you ready????
Where and when will the Science Exposition be held? • January 15th – All students with a log book and a display board will be transported to the Jefferson Civic Center to set up their projects. • January 16th • Judging will take place all day. • 5:30 Students will report to their project. • 5:45-6:45 Public Viewing of the projects • 7:00 Award Ceremony in Ballroom A
Who is invited? • Anyone that has the following two components of their project completed: • Log Book • Display Board
Why do you want to participate? • To show off what you have learned. • To show what a great leader you are. • To demonstrate your knowledge in Science and/or Technology. • To participate in an academic competition.
What’s in it for you? • An opportunity to create something new. • An opportunity to win an award. • An opportunity to advance to the regional or state competition. • To provide you with a new and exciting experience.
Can you win an award? • Awards will be given in each category and grade level. • Any one that has completed all of the requirements has the chance to advance to the regional and/or state fair.
What should I expect when I arrive? • On the day of the fair all students who have a log book and a professional display will be bused from EJMS to the Jefferson Civic Center. • Before you board the buses, your teacher will give you a specific number code, which will be the area and table you will set up your display. • Upon arrive at the Civic Center, there will be people there to help you set up. • You will also have the opportunity to walk around and explore some ‘way-cool’ science activities that will be set up for you.
How should my project “look?” • Creating the display to show off your work is the fun part! • The display board should look professional. • Your log book should be placed in front of the display so that the judges can read your work. • The next several side show examples of what a display might look like.
How will my project be judged? • All projects will be judged by 2-3 different judges. • All projects will be judged based on the criteria of the grading rubric. Your teacher has given you a copy of this rubric. This will give you an idea of what is expected before you begin to design your display board.
What is expected from me when the exhibit is opened to the public? • All students that have a display at the Science Exposition are to report to their display at 5:45 on January the 16th. • You should stand next to your project during the duration of the gallery walk. You should be prepared to answer any questions that a teacher or guest may have about your project. • You should be dressed in a professional manner. • You should not talk to other students during the gallery walk. • You should not be texting or talking on the phone during the gallery walk. • You should smile and stand straight during the gallery walk.
How will I know if I won an award? • The award ceremony will begin at 7:00 in Ballroom A/B. • You and your family should attend the ceremony. This is when all winners will be announced.
When do I take my project down? • All students are expected to take their projects down at the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
What do I do if I am advancing to the Regional Fair? • During the award ceremony, we will announce the students that will advance to the Regional Fair. • If you are one of the selected students that will advance to the Regional Fair, you will take your project back to the school and display the project in the Media Center. • You will receive paperwork to complete and specific instructions at a later date.
Ticket Out The Door • What is one new idea you have learned from the project? • What has been your greatest frustration? • How close is your project to be completely finished? • I am completely finished and ready to begin on my display • I am very close to be completed • I am not close to be finished and need to meet with you about my ideas