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Parents’ Presentation

Learn about the benefits of the science fair experience for students, how the fair is run, judging criteria, awards, and future opportunities. Resources and tips for parents provided.

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Parents’ Presentation

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  1. Parents’ Presentation 6 April 2013 Kelly MacAlpine

  2. Sponsors Hydrogen Sponsors $5000 or above Helium Sponsors $2500 - $4999 Lithium Sponsors $1000 - $2499 LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  3. What’s in it for the students? • Logical thinking, problem solving skills • Research and writing about complex topics • Public speaking skills • Deeper appreciation of science and science based careers • An opportunity to meet amazing people! LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  4. THE SCIENCE FAIR EXPERIENCE Travel Friends People Money Appreciation for science Knowledge Exposure Skills LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  5. How the Fair is Run 100 Regions across Canada LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  6. How is the fair run? LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  7. Headquarters No Paid Staff No Office Space LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  8. Costs to run the fair LDSTF - Parents Presentation Canada’s National Dept – 2012-02-04 : $579 933 400 000

  9. Cost to the Students $0 LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  10. Where do I Fit In? LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  11. Judging Who are the Judges? • Professors from the educational institutions in the area • Senior undergraduate and graduate students • People from business and industry LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  12. Role of a Judge LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  13. Criteria for Judging LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  14. How complicated and in-depth? • Stretches knowledge, but not too thin! • YES: Simpler experiments that are well understood by the students • NO: Complex projects but not real understanding • It is important that students understand the science behind their project LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  15. Awards • Special Awards • Division Awards • School Awards • Grand Award • Elementary Certificate Stickers LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  16. Where Could We Go From Here? Canada-Wide Science Fair • 2013 – Lethbridge AB • 2014 – Windsor ON • 2015 – Fredericton, NB LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  17. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair London Student Success: • 2008 – Atlanta, Georgia: three students • 2009 – Reno, Nevada; two students • 2011 – Los Angeles, California; one student • 2012 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; one student. • 2013 – Phoenix, Arizona; three students – LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  18. What You Can Do ? http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/2009/11/07/land-art-au-lac-du-salagou-2009/ LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  19. Finding an Idea • The hardest part! • What is your passion? • Popular media (newspaper, tv, magazines, games) • Books, textbooks • Internet • Use the SMARTS network • Use library resources, such as your school library, the London Public Library, Fanshawe College Library and the University of Western Ontario libraries http://conorcullen.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/lightbulb_idea1.jpg

  20. Where to Find the “Experts” • School science teachers • Professors at University or College • Scientists in the London community • Former science fair participants • Members of the LDSTF Committee • Mentors • Sanofi-AdventisBiotalent Challenge E = ma2 E = mb2 E = m??? http://www.celebritiesheight.com/albert-einstein-height-and-weight/ LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  21. Using the Internet • A very useful resource • But, not always trustworthy! Make sure the information you get is reliable • Sites are available with lists of science fair projects on them. However, some originality/creativity is important – how could they be made unique by your favourite student? LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  22. As a parent, you may be thrown into many roles… • Purchase agent • Time management consultant • Reference librarian • Chauffeur • Photographer • Lab Assistant • Project Auditor • Crying Towel • Pep Talker • And more! LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  23. Remember to... • Encourage, help with problem-solving • Lend a hand but not take the lead • Help keep track of deadlines and updates • Regularly check progress • Keep the momentum going! LDSTF - Parents Presentation

  24. Resources • LDSTF Website – http://www.ldstf.ca • Stepping Up Guide – made for students, by students • http://steppingup.ysf-fsj.ca/index.php/Main_Page • SMARTS network - https://smarts.youthscience.ca/ • Youth Science Canada - http://main.youthscience.ca/ • Youth Science Ontario - http://www.youthscienceontario.ca/members • Smarter Science - http://smarterscience.youthscience.ca/ LDSTF - Parents Presentation

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