August 21, 2014Parent Information Night

By: Ms. MorganCurriculum Coach

Develops Higher Order Thinking Skills in students

Allows children to work as a scientist Allows children to work in-depth on a

topic of interest Students will be given several major

grades for science these 9 weeks

Physical science is the study of non-living matter

Matter Energy Physics Chemistry

Problem: Will the “Energizer” battery last longer than the Dollar Tree” battery?

Manufacturers usually claim that their product will last longer. Students can test different brands of batteries and determine if price is a factor in how long they last.

Living organisms Life process Biology Medicine Plants Animals

Which sugary drinks will affect sugar levels the most?

Student compared how coffee, tea, soda, fruit juice, Gatorade, and water raised blood sugar levels. She used 10 members of her family and a diabetes test kit to measure levels.

Natural Pesticides: Which natural pesticides will work best to get rid of ants?

Does Temperature Affect the Chirping of Crickets?

Who has a better memory, boys or girls?

Projects that consist and deal with the earth, its composition or changing aspects.

Geography Geology Meteorology Oceanography

Composting: Does the type of soil in a compound mix affect decomposition rates?

Does indoor or outdoor air have more particles?

Good Board Research provided explaining

scientifically how their experiment worked

Reasonable hypothesis Data collection in the form

or graphs, charts, tables Explains the results Provides a conclusion Has an application for how

the experiment relates to the real world

Provides pictures of materials, procedure and execution of experiment either drawn or photographed

Cites sources

Bad Board Cannot explain how

experiment relates to science

Does not have a reasonable hypothesis

Is a model, demonstration or collection

Does not have data, graphs, tables or does not show trials attempted

No real world application No pictures or illustrations

describing the experiment Does not cite sources

Demonstrations Volcanoes Tornados Model of Solar System How a light bulb works What will sink or float? Observing Colors Why is the sky blue? Disappearing Egg Which popcorn pops the most kernels?, Detergent, Soil,

Diaper No new information is discovered from

these types of projects The outcome is already known before the

experiment begins (ex. We already know that there are 8 planets in the Solar System)

A test of at least two different items (comparison)

Involve the use of variables Involve students in an experiment

where the results can be guessed at but are not known for sure

The outcome may be different from what the child thought

Keep it simple Use the real world Commercials are a goldmine!!

Which detergent cleans better?Which batteries last longer?Which brand of popcorn pops more

kernels?Which diaper is more absorbent?

ALWAYS USE VARIABLES (compare)!!!

Independent variable- a factor or condition that is intentionally changed in an experiment

Dependent variable- a factor or condition that might be affected as a result of the change

Controlled variable- a variable that is not changed

A student wanted to test how the mass of a paper airplane affected the distance it would fly. Paper clips were added before each test flight. The mass of the plane (number of paper clips added) was the manipulated variable. The responding variable was the distance flown. The controlled variable was the fact that the same plane was used for each trial.

1. Question/Problem2. Hypothesis3. Procedure4. Data/Photographs5. Results6. Conclusion

ProcedureProcedure

MaterialsMaterials

TitleTitle

Problem Problem

HypothesisHypothesis

Data Data (Graphs, Photos)(Graphs, Photos)

ResultsResults

ConclusionConclusion

1. Projects must be the work of the student. Teachers and parents are only to provide guidance, encouragement, and constructive criticism.

2. Participants must be present at the time of judging for full point opportunity.

3. Only the display board and the student are allowed to be present for judging.

ProcedureProcedure1.1.Gather all the materialsGather all the materials

2.2.Have each person blow into Have each person blow into a 12 inch balloon in one a 12 inch balloon in one breathbreath

3.3.Measure circumference of Measure circumference of the balloon that was blown upthe balloon that was blown up

4.4.Record resultsRecord results

MaterialsMaterials-10 adults, 18 years and older-10 adults, 18 years and older

-10 kids, 18 years and -10 kids, 18 years and youngeryounger

-20-30, 12 inch balloons-20-30, 12 inch balloons

-1 measuring tape-1 measuring tape

-1 piece of yarn, 1 meter long-1 piece of yarn, 1 meter long

TitleTitleThe Deepest BreathThe Deepest Breath

ProblemProblemDoes age make a Does age make a difference in lung difference in lung capacity? capacity?

HypothesisHypothesisI think that kids under 10 I think that kids under 10 years old will have a years old will have a greater lung capacity greater lung capacity because they get more because they get more exercise than adults.exercise than adults.

Data Data (Graphs, Photos, Table)(Graphs, Photos, Table)

ResultsResults

ConclusionConclusion

Science Fair Project Due:

•Students will receive a Science Project Packet to go home and follow through the process of the Experiment they are conducting. • All Science Projects are Due to Teacher for Judging no later than September 15, 2014

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