Science Fair

•Fuel Your Brain with Science!•What’s in it for you?

• “hands on” learning• inquiry • public speaking • self confidence• ethical issues• dive in to an area of interest• build community

EVERYTHIN

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What is so exciting about science? .

Science is all around usFrom the

bottom of the ocean

To beyond our solar system

Video GamesSmart BoardSatellites to predict the weatherBlue ToothProtective Sports EquipmentRefrigeratorsBar CodesL.E.D.MedicineComputersSatellite radios

What’s Science

Ever Done For

Us

Space TravelEarthquake DetectionPaint ColorsFireworksDNAFood CreationMagnetsCell PhoneHeating and Air conditioningMoviesPreventing diseases

Anything you put your mind to . . .

Young Inventors• The toy truck – made by a 6 year old• The popsicle – an 11 year old • A sign language translator – 17 years old• Lock-n-block safety gate – a 5th grader• Wheelchair backpack – a 14 year old• Earmuffs – a 15 year old• Financial app – 12 year old• A math problem pad – an 11 year old• KidCare Riding care (a built-in IV for children in hospitals) – a 6 year old

• You? – age ?

Are you ready to blast off

on a quest to

learn about

science?

1. Decide you want to participate

2. Pick a topic

3. Register online

4. Research or Assemble your project

5. Design your

display board

6. Science Fair night!!!

Science Fair Steps

All information can be found on the NES PTO web site in the science fair section

Ask your parents to review the Science Fair section on the NESPTO website

Register your project at: http://nessciencefair.wufoo.com/forms/m7x3q1/

Link is also on NESPTO.com

Determine your topic – lots of web sites

How do I get started?

Keep a notebook so all of your findings stay together

Take photos or collect anything that could sit on the table in front of the display board

Create a display board

Attend the science fair and teach your friends, family, and teachers what you learned!

How do I get started?

What Is a science fair project?

• A collection (rocks, shells, insects)• A demonstration or model (how a potato battery works, solar system)

• Information Project (explain what a rainbow cloud is and when it exists)

• Experiment (what type of filling makes the softest pillow? Is your hair knotty or nice?)

• Create something (robot, a better football tee for kids)

• Library • Internet • Someone knowledgeable about your topic

How can I find out about information on the topic I pick?

What is a display board?

A tri-fold display that you will design to show off all of your findings and information about your project

• Individual – create your own project

• Family – work on your project with siblings and parents (parents should not be doing most of the work)

• Group – get together with 1 or 2 friends to create your project and design your display board (determine ways that the work is divided equally)

Who can I work with?

Steps in a science experiment Ask Question

Do Background Research

Construct Hypothesis (What do YOU think is

the answer?)

Test with an Experiment

Analyze Results, Draw Conclusion

Hypothesis is True

Hypothesis is False or Partially

TrueReport Results

Think!Try Again

Reasons YOU will like the science fair

• The next time you ask WHY? They can send you to research it

• They know learning can be fun

• You can think “outside the box”

• The box of shells on your shelf can finally be organized

• Parents like to brag about the great things you do.

Reasons YOUR PARENTS will like it

Should I participate?Think Scienc

e

• There is now a reason to mix all those things in the kitchen together

• You pick something that you think is fun to learn about

• It is fun and it gets your mind thinking

• It is a creative project• You can be smart in front of

your friends and grown ups

• No, there isn’t judging • Everyone that participates is a winner!

• There will be too many great projects• Middle School and High School have contests – and these can lead to county, regional and even national contests with amazing rewards

Is this a contest?

• Answer questions or explain your project to those stopping by your display

• Expect at least 5 people to stop and ask questions

The night of the science fair – what to expect . . . Wednesday, February 20th

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE NIGHT OF THE SCIENCE

FAIR

• You may bring anything that fits on the table in front of your display board related to your project

• Set up display boards February 20th

Show off your project on your display board

•Walk around to the other displays looking for science answers

Science Scavenger Hunt

So don’t forget . . .

Online registration due February 10, 2013

NES Science Fair February 20, 2013