Charlestown Science Fair
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Charlestown Science Fair
2011-2012
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Where Can I Get My Research Project Idea?
• Observe the world around you.
• Libraries• Books
• 4th and 5th grade hallway• Books
• Talk with a classmate, teacher or adult.
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Where Can I Get My Research Project Idea?
• Internet sites• Look on Mr. D.’s Webpage
for the Science Fair Page
• Sometimes ideas to investigate come from adding a little “twist” to someone else’s idea.
• The very best ideas are yours and come from your built in super computer,
your brain!
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How Do I Develop My Idea into an Experiment?
• Research your idea. Find out as much as you can about the idea.
• You’ll need to use at least 5 different resources.
• After you research your idea, develop a hypothesis about your idea.
• If __________ is true then _____________.
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How Do I Develop My Idea into an Experiment?
• Your next task is to find a way to test your hypothesis.
• You can test your hypothesis by conducting an experiment and gathering data.
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Experiments• Ideally your experiment is testing one
variable and every other variable is held constant.
• Try to run your experiment multiple times to verify results.
• For example, if you are testing different paper towels for absorption, run the experiment multiple times and calculate the average.
• For example, if you are doing a taste test, have as many people participate in your experiment as you can.
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Before You Start Your Experiment!
• You must now have your Mr. D. and your parents help you fill out your paperwork.
• You will need the following forms:
1. Student Checklist #1A2. Research Plan 3. Approval Form #1B
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The paperwork is not so bad.• Let’s take a look
at it.
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Putting Your Thoughts into Action!
• Mr. D., Mrs. Baugher, and your parents will read your research plan and decide how you should proceed.
• Their job is very important so you want to be sure to listen to them very carefully.
• Safety should be your most important consideration.
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Before You Start Your Experiment!
• These forms are due to Mr. D. by November 7th if you are doing an experiment with humans or vertebrate animals.
– These projects are very difficult to do and require LOTS of paperwork!
• They are due to Mr. D. by Nov. 16th for all other projects.
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Experimentation
• Once you have received approval from Mr. D., Mrs. Baugher you can begin your experiment.
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Collecting Data• Every project needs a log book. This should
be a working journal, so it’s ok to have spelling mistakes, things spilled on it, etc. Write down any observations, notes, or questions that you have through this process.
• Take pictures.
• Be as accurate as you can when collecting data.
• Display your data in tables or graphs to share with others.
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Collecting Data
• Think about what the data is telling you. Use this data to draw your conclusions.
• Maybe the data brings about more questions to test. If this is the case, talk to Mr. D. or Mrs. Baugher about how to continue your experiment.
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Sharing Your Results• The science fair is a way
to show off your findings.
• We’ll have a meeting in early January to talk about how you should put together your project board and how to prepare to share your results with the school and community.
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Let’s Experiment!!
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How Does a Great Science Fair Project Look?
• An outstanding science fair project is neat and well organized.
• The display clearly shows the:– Title– Abstract– Hypothesis– Materials– Procedure– Results– Conclusion– Pictures, charts or
graphs• Special attention is given to
spelling and grammar.
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More Great Projects
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Judging• Judging Criteria
• Creative Ability - 30 points• Scientific Thought – 30 points• Thoroughness – 15 points• Skill - 15 points• Clarity – 10 points
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Judging• The top 5 5th grade projects and the top
5 4th grade projects go on to the C.C. Fair on Friday March 9th.
• We will also name one alternate from each grade level.
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Is Entering the Science Fair All about Winning?
• ABSOLUTELY NOT!• Everyone who enters the science
fair is a winner. • You have taken information learned in
school, developed an idea to explore and worked through a difficult process.
• You will have grown wiser as a student and as person.
• Sometimes your hypothesis turns out to be true, sometimes it does not.
• Remember, you sometimes learn more when your experiment doesn’t turn out just like you think it will.
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Project Categories• Team – no more than 2 people.
• Once a team always a team• Behavioral and Social Science• Biochemistry• Botany• Chemistry• Computer Science• Consumer Science
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Project Categories• Earth and Space Science• Engineering• Environmental Science• Math• Medicine and Health• Microbiology• Physics• Zoology
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Time Line• By Nov. 16th turn in paperwork to Mr. D.
• By Nov. 7th if you are experimenting with vertebrate animals.
• Mid December – Early January• Run your experiment
• Mid January • Work on your project board
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Time Line• Late January - Charlestown Science
Fair during school.• Pay attention to the website
• Late January, Time to be Announced Charlestown Science Fair Open House.
• Those projects going on to the County Fair will be announced at this time.
• Pay attention to the website• Friday, March 9th, C.C. Science Fair
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Special Things to Remember
• Find a roomy, quiet and safe place to do your project.
• Keep an accurate logbook detailing all the things you do each day of your project.
• Gather your data accurately.• Take pictures of your activities.• Think of a clear and concise
way for you to display your data.
• Design graphs and other visuals to show your results.
• Keep your work organized.• Remember: Neatness counts
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Good luck and happy experimenting.