Parkview High School Science Fair 2016-2017: Be Awesome!

1. Parkview HS Science Fair 2016 - 2017 Mr. Sell Rm 1.103 Mr. Wade Rm 1.248 Be Awesome!

2. What is the Science Fair? The PHS Science Fair, the Gwinnett Regional Science Fair and the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair (GSEF) provide a stage from which high school students can contribute to the advancement of science in our society.

3. What is the Science Fair? The PHS science fair provides the initial opportunity for you to exhibit your research projects. Top projects go to the regional fair. Firstplace winners in the Gwinnett Regional fair then are eligible to be invited to compete in the GSEF.

4. What is the Science Fair? Projects are judged by science teachers and professional scientists, who look not only for an attractive functional presentation, but more importantly for the contribution the work has made to newinformation and for the basic understanding the students haveof their research. Unfortunately in any competition there is always a small degree of subjectivity and inadvertent inequities may occur in judging. Remember the decisions of the judges are final.

5. Where do I go to get more information? Parkviewsciencefair.onmycalendar.com www.gwinnettsciencefair.com https://student.societyforscience.org/intel-isef

6. What is expected of participants? • The project must be original and your work. • Adherence to all GSEF rules & regulations • Provide copies of all forms, documents, & research paper to Mr. Sell and Mr. Wade in a timely manner

7. 4. Keep Mr. Sell and Mr. Wade informed of all aspects of your project. 5. Communicate with your science teacher about your project 6. This is an independent project (you can work in a group up to 3). Be accountable for your own research, obtaining data, performing tests, writing research paper, getting appropriate approval, and finding transportation to and from all science fair locations • Keep Mrs. Rogers informed of all aspects of your project 7

8. How does one get started? • See the Parkview HS Science Fair guide • Determine a topic and fill out a proposal form (on the Parkview Science Fair website). • Write a research plan. • 2. Fill out the entry form. This form includes the following: • Title of Project • Student Information • Parent Email

9. Getting Started... • Carefully read GSEF International Rules for Pre-college Science Research and complete the appropriate forms. (Also linked to the Parkview Science website) 3. All students need: (Found on the ISEF website Forms) • Entry Form (GCPS) • Liability Agreement (GCPS) • Abstract Form (GSEF) • Checklist for Adult Sponsor • Student Checklist • Research Plan • Approval Form

10. 4.Any continuing project must document that the additional research is new and different. • Complete a Continuation Projects Form (7) 5. If work is being conducted in a regulated research institution (anywhere other than home, school, or field) • Complete a Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)

11. Record EVERYTHING (all research, data collection, and analysis) in your log book - one per project. 6. After experimentation, each student or team must submit a (maximum) 250-word, one page abstract on an Abstract form (in the GSEF forms) 7. Write a Research Paper with bibliography • Create a tri-fold display according to ISEF Display and Safety Regulations

12. Make sure that all approval signatures are dated before beginning experiment

13. Logbook Report Display

14. Categories Engineering Mechanics Environmental Engineering Materials Science Mathematics Microbiology Physics and Astronomy Plant Sciences Robotics Systems Software Translational Medical Science Animal Sciences Behavioral Sciences Biochemistry Biomedical and Health Science Biomedical Engineering Cell and Molecular Biology Chemistry Computational Biology/Bioengineering Earth and Environmental Science Embedded Systems Energy: Chemical Energy: Physical

15. Science Fair Dates • Parkview Science Fair: November 29, 2016 in the Media Center – All competing projects must be set up by 7:15AM. • PHS Science Symposium presentations Thursday, Dec 1, 2016 in the Mr. Sell’s room. 2:30 PM. • Gwinnett County Science & Engineering Fair: February 24, 2017 • Georgia Science & Engineering Fair: March 30-April 1, 2017 • 4. International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, California, May 14-19, 2017.

16. The next science fair meeting with Mr. Sell and Mr. Wade is October 13th at 6:50 AM.

17. Science Fair Timeline 12 weeks before the fair (or sooner!) Pick Your Topic - Ideas come from hobbies, interests, or problems needing solutions. Limit your topic to concentrate your time and resources. Many ideas are available through books and web sites. Study Your Topic - Go to the library, talk to professionals in the field, write to companies for information, obtain or construct needed equipment, arrange where you will work (research lab, school, other) and who will supervise your work, if necessary.

18. Science Fair Timeline Organize and Theorize - Organize everything you have learned about your topic. Narrow down your hypothesis by focusing on a particular idea. Write out a Research Plan - This plan includes Problem, Hypothesis, Procedures, and Bibliography. It should explain how you will do your experiment before you begin and exactly what it will involve. Obtain Your Forms - Complete necessary forms before experimentation. Obtain all signatures. ALL STUDENTS need: Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1), Research Plan (1A) + written research plan, Approval Form (1B), Abstract Form Consult with your Adult Sponsor. Get all needed signatures and additional forms you may need. (See Mr. Sell with all questions about forms!)

19. Science Fair Timeline 9 weeks before the fair (or sooner!) Begin Experimentation - Keep detailed notes of every experiment, measurement, and observation in ink in a bound log book. Remember your control and experimental groups must have at least 5 test subjects in each. 4 weeks before the fair Examine Your Results - Examine and organize your findings. Statistically analyze your data and organize your results into charts and graphs. Draw Conclusions - Did your experimentation support your hypothesis? Discuss this, any problems you had, and future plans.

20. Science Fair Timeline 3 weeks before the fair Write Your Abstract - Your abstract is a summary of your research using 250 words or less, on Official Abstract Form. Prepare Your Report - Your written report is a complete discussion of your research including your problem, hypothesis, materials, procedures, results, graphs, charts, conclusions, acknowledgments, and bibliography. Prepare Your Display - Attractive, simple, informative. Follow the Official GSEF/ISEF Rulebook for size and display safety limitations. EVERYTHING COMES FROM YOUR LOG BOOK

21. What do Judges look for? Judges evaluate and focus on: 1) what the student did in the current year; 2) how well a student followed the scientific methodologies; 3) the detail and accuracy of research as documented in the data book; 4) whether experimental procedures were used in the best possible way. 5) Was a statistical analysis done on the data? 6) Can you draw the conclusion that you drew from your data? What is the “So What"

22. Things to Watch.. • Be sure to check the GSEF website for rules. • If you use humans, a large sample size is necessary… as well as medical professional approval. (form 4) • No controlled substances • No cannons or potato guns (don’t laugh)

23. How extra credit points are distributed • 1st Semester: Parkview Science Fair • 1 points for a 3rd place finish • 2 points for a 2nd place finish • 3 points for a 1st place finish • There will be other awards with high level finishes. • 1st & 2nd place finishes get an invitation to Regional Science & Engineering Fair

24. How extra credit points are distributed 2nd Semester: County & State Fair • .5 point for Honorable Mention • 1 point for a 3rd place finish at the Regional Fair • 2 points for a 2nd place finish at the Regional Fair • 3 points for a 1st place finish at the Regional Fair • .5 points for a Honorable Mention at State • 1 point for a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place finish at State • .5 point for Honorable Mention at the International Fair • 1 point for a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place finish at the International Fair

25. How extra credit points are distributed • All Points may be distributed among all science classes not to exceed total points awarded • Teams: each member will be awarded the points at teacher discretion.

26. Next Science Fair Meeting October 13, 2016 @ 6:50 in Room 1.103 Mr. Sell’s room • Be prepared to discuss details of your project with Mr. Sell on or before this date. You can talk to us before

27. Science Fair Meeting Today.... • The sooner you complete a proposal, the better.