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Albert Lea Science Fair. Grades 3 - 6. Important Dates. Science Fair – Saturday, February 23 Entry Forms Due – November 30 Approved Forms Returned – December 10 Deadline for Changes – January 4 Research Complete – January 11 * Data & Conclusion Complete - February 1*
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Albert Lea Science Fair Grades 3 - 6
Important Dates • Science Fair – Saturday, February 23 • Entry Forms Due – November 30 • Approved Forms Returned – December 10 • Deadline for Changes – January 4 • Research Complete – January 11 * • Data & Conclusion Complete - February 1* • * Coordinator Checkpoint
Entry Form • Contact Information – Legible, First and Last name • Testable Question – How does X affect Y? How does A compare to B? Can it be measured? (Grades 4 – 6) • Demonstration (3rd grade only) • Changes must be submitted by January 4
Getting Started • Turn in entry form • Testable Question • Research – Keep track of sources • Form Hypothesis • Do experiment – keep track of materials used, procedure, and data • Form conclusion • Work on Report and Display Board
Science Fair • Provide transportation for your student • Arrive and register at the mall early, judging begins at 9:00 am. • Provide a card table for your student • Avoid the area during judging • Awards are at 1:00
Judging • Judges are volunteers • School Staff • Community Members • High School Students • Students are judged by three people and their score is an average of the three scores.
Scoring • Scientific Thought (Scientific Method) • Creative Ability (How unique or original) • Understanding (Research) • Clarity (Oral and written communication) • Dramatic Value (Display) • Technical Skill (Durability of display, etc.) • Each area earns 1 – 5 points • 45 – 50 = Trophy; 35 – 44 = Blue; Less= red
Award Ceremony • Done by grade level, 3rd grade first • An MC will announce your student’s name and award • Students come to the stage to receive the award
Science Museum • Must participate in the Science Fair • All day trip – Thursday, March 21 • Chaperones are limited • Includes museum and Omni Theater (Tornado Alley Movie)
Science Fair Wiki • http://albertleasciencefair.wikispaces.com/ • Handbook • Dates • Contact Information • Copies of entry form
Questions? • Erin Johnson – District Coordinator • ejohnson@albertlea.k12.mn.us • 507-379-5257 • Lakeview – Dawn Ware • Halverson – Robin Hundley • Hawthorne – Staci Busch • Sibley – Jackie Cromwell-Olson