Date: January, 15th, 2009
To: All Staff and Parents
Fr: Science Fair Committee
RE: Primary School Science Fair
Staff and Parents our annual Science Fair will be held the week of February 23rd-27th, 2009. In order to get ready for this grand event we will be hosting two parent nights. The first meeting is on the 28th of January, during which we will be explaining the rules and regulations for the Science Fair as well as suggesting resources. The second meeting will be held on the 11th of February at which time, we will be available to assist families with the finishing touches of the different projects.
Attached, you will find the rules for the display of the
projects and the different categories.
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for information on the Science Fair Display.
Rules:
1. Your project should not exceed 48” wide, 108” high, and 30’ deep
2.
Displays must stand by its self.
Poster board should be reinforced.
3.
Your display objects should be
mounted on a wooden base or securely sealed in a tamperproof plastic container.
Any objects deemed harmful will be removed so please do not include them (use a
picture of them if needed). Please
display any items you value or could be broken in a way that does not invite
careless handling.
4.
Please put your name, school and
grade on the back of the project, (not in the front).
5.
Try to display your project in a way that
tells the story of what your science investigation.
6.
How you applied the scientific
method should also be understandable by looking at your project.
7.
The use of subtitles is good
Scientific Method:
1. Problem/purpose- What is the scientific question you are trying to answer?
2.
Hypothesis; Your educated prediction
regarding the outcome of your experiment.
3.
Procedure/research- Explain how you
will conduct your experiment to test your hypothesis, what materials you will
use as well as any information you gathered from the library, teachers, or
other references.
4.
Experiment/analysis- Conduct your
experiment and explain any findings or observations you make.
5.
Conclusion- This is the answer to
your problem/purpose and proof or disproof of your hypothesis.
Categories of
Science:
1. Life science
2. Physical Science
3. Earth and Space Science
4. Scientific Reasoning and Technology