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STEM Science Fair. James Ryder Randall Elementary January 29, 2009. What is a STEM Science Fair Project?. …Our students will be conducting an investigation relating to Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics!. Agreement of Understanding. Everyone participates in the school.
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STEM Science Fair James Ryder Randall Elementary January 29, 2009
What is a STEM Science Fair Project? …Our students will be conducting an investigation relating to Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics!
Agreement of Understanding • Everyone participates in the school. • Grades Pre-K-3 complete class projects. • Grades 4-6 complete individual projects. • You should complete a science fair project in order to successfully pass Science in the third quarter. • The research paper will be graded and part of your written communication grade. • You must stick to the timeline set out by your teacher so you can finish on time. • No late projects will be accepted into the fair! SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE DUE JANUARY 27!
What you must include in your project? • Display board with all parts of the scientific method. • Research paper (4 – 6 grade) • Journal
I can do all kinds of things for my topic in • Biology • Physical Science • Earth/Space Science • Chemistry • Mathematics • Engineering • Technology
Guidelines for choosing a topic • Only primary grades can do consumer projects • No Projects involving VERTEBRATES • No Models • No Bacteria Projects • No Mold Projects • Your teacher will provide you a with a list of possible topics to pick from.
STEM Science Fair is on January 29, 2009 • Some students will be interviewed and scored by a judge. • Students at each grade level will be awarded first, second and third place. • Kids for Science county competition for grades 4 – 6 winners.
Vertebrates are FISH Don’t experiment on me!
Vertebrates are REPTILES Like…… • Snakes • Lizards • Turtles Don’t Experiment on us!
Don’t Experiment on us! Vertebrates are AMPHIBIANS Like FROGS and SALAMANDERS
Vertebrates are BIRDS Don’t Experiment on us!
Vertebrates are MAMMALS SUCH AS- • Rabbits • Dogs • Cats • Hamsters • Gerbils • AND ………….. NO EXPERIMENTS ON US!
PEOPLE ARE MAMMALS TOO! • Do not do experiments on people like making them taste something, exercise and check heart rate or breathing or even asking survey questions Don’t experiment on us!
WORMS INSECTS MOLLUSKS Topics I can do- Invertebrates
Models do not allow you to collect data Such as • Volcanoes Or • The Solar System
CONSUMER SCIENCE IS FOR PRIMARY GRADES (Pre-K – 2) ONLY! • What paper towel soaks up the most water? • What diaper absorbs the most liquid? • Which ketchup is thicker? Consumer science is testing a product or comparing it to another brand of the same product.
Student Journal • Each student receives a science fair project journal that takes the student step-by-step through the process. • It is the place to keep track of the project steps throughout the process. • Gives examples and explanations of each step. • Gives a place for teacher/parent communication. Take A Look!
Getting StartedChoosing a Topic • Research some topics using the library and/or internet • The topic should be something you have a question about that is related to science • Can the question be answered through an experiment?
What is a scientific investigation? • It has a QUESTION What exactly are you trying to find out? • It has a HYPOTHESIS - written as a PREDICTION Based on your research, and/or your own experiences, make an educated guess as to what you think will happen. • Be sure to support your prediction with a reason!
What is a scientific investigation? It has VARIABLES • An independent variable is the thing you purposely change. • A dependent variable is the thing that’s being observed. It’s what you hope will change during the experiment. • The variables that do not change are controlled variables.
What is a scientific investigation? • It has MATERIALS • Be specific! • Give amounts and sizes For example: 2 liters of water You must use METRIC measurements!
What is a scientific investigation? • It has Procedures • The procedures are a detailed step-by- step set of directions of how to conduct the experiment. • Procedures are numbered. • There should be at least 3 repeated trials.
What is a scientific investigation? • It has an EXPERIMENT. This is your chance to test your prediction. • Data should be collected throughout your investigation. Decide what data tool will most fit your needs.
What is a scientific investigation? • It has RESULTS. This is what actually happened in the investigation. This should include data, at least one graph, and a written explanation. • It also has a CONCLUSION. Was your prediction supported? What did you learn? What things would you do to change the investigation? What will you do next? How does what you learned apply to the real world. The conclusion is written in paragraph form.
Research Paper • Title Page • Acknowledgements • Question • Background research • Sources/Bibliography
What is a scientific investigation? • Finally, it has a PRESENTATION. This includes the backboard and the oral report.
Display of the Science Fair Project Title Procedures Question Written Explanation* Hypothesis Variables Conclusion Materials Data Chart* Graph* *All parts of the results.
