Science Fair Requirements
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Science Fair Expectations Each student is required to complete a Science Fair project or a research paper. Each project will follow the Scientific Method:
- Problem/Purpose Background Research
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Using this method as a guide, students will complete research, conduct an experiment, design a poster, and prepare a presentation about his or her chosen topic.
Important Due Dates!
- March 4, 2011 – Project Idea/Topic March 11, 2011 – Problem, Hypothesis and Procedure
- March 18, 2011 – Background research
- March 25, 2011 – Title & Research
- April 1, 2011 – Abstract (summary) or Rough Draft
- April 8, 2011 – Final Project
- April 13, 2011 – Science Fair Day
Judging Criteria At the Science Fair, Judges will rate projects based on these areas:
- Creativity ~ How the project shows creative ability and originality in terms of the question, the approach to solving the problem, and the analysis and interpretation of data and results.
- Scientific Thought ~ The judges will evaluate your use of the scientific method and how well you follow it.
- Thoroughness ~ Judges will rate how completely you do your research, conduct your experiment and take notes.
- Skill ~ The judges will evaluate how available resources are used.
- Clarity ~ This will evaluate how well you write and speak about your project. The judge wants to completely understand your project.
As a result of the judging process, students may be selected to earn prizes as well as compete at the regional and even state level.
Topics
Before you pick a topic for this big project, think about what interests you! Each student can choose any question or problem in a subject such as everyday science, plants, small animals, or household products. Creativity is key, just make sure you check it with your teacher! Find out everything you can!
Return to DMLFNS 2nd Annual Science Fair 10/11
Science Fair Expectations Each student is required to complete a Science Fair project or a research paper. Each project will follow the Scientific Method:
- Problem/Purpose Background Research
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Using this method as a guide, students will complete research, conduct an experiment, design a poster, and prepare a presentation about his or her chosen topic.
Important Due Dates!
- March 4, 2011 – Project Idea/Topic March 11, 2011 – Problem, Hypothesis and Procedure
- March 18, 2011 – Background research
- March 25, 2011 – Title & Research
- April 1, 2011 – Abstract (summary) or Rough Draft
- April 8, 2011 – Final Project
- April 13, 2011 – Science Fair Day
Judging Criteria At the Science Fair, Judges will rate projects based on these areas:
- Creativity ~ How the project shows creative ability and originality in terms of the question, the approach to solving the problem, and the analysis and interpretation of data and results.
- Scientific Thought ~ The judges will evaluate your use of the scientific method and how well you follow it.
- Thoroughness ~ Judges will rate how completely you do your research, conduct your experiment and take notes.
- Skill ~ The judges will evaluate how available resources are used.
- Clarity ~ This will evaluate how well you write and speak about your project. The judge wants to completely understand your project.
As a result of the judging process, students may be selected to earn prizes as well as compete at the regional and even state level.
Topics
Before you pick a topic for this big project, think about what interests you! Each student can choose any question or problem in a subject such as everyday science, plants, small animals, or household products. Creativity is key, just make sure you check it with your teacher! Find out everything you can!