Science Festival
PART 1: Finding a topic:
Suggests experiments based on student's interests: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
Good resources for helping student pick topics and arranging display board.http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/
List of several internet sources for science fair help. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/science-fair-resources-parents-matt-davis
Steve Spangler Experiment Library https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
PART 2: Doing the project:
1. Safety first: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Safety_Guidelines.shtml
2. Research your topic
3. Narrow your focus by writing your question or thesis.
4. Choose the steps you will use you complete your experiment, model, or demonstration.
5. Think about what sort of data/observations you will need to answer your question and set up a data table or notebook of observations.
6. Conduct your experiment/demonstration or make your model. (Make sure you have parent approval and supervision of your project)
7. Record your data and results.
PART 3 : Displaying your work
1. What a display board should look like:
Suggests experiments based on student's interests: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
Good resources for helping student pick topics and arranging display board.http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/
List of several internet sources for science fair help. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/science-fair-resources-parents-matt-davis
Steve Spangler Experiment Library https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/
PART 2: Doing the project:
1. Safety first: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Safety_Guidelines.shtml
2. Research your topic
3. Narrow your focus by writing your question or thesis.
4. Choose the steps you will use you complete your experiment, model, or demonstration.
5. Think about what sort of data/observations you will need to answer your question and set up a data table or notebook of observations.
6. Conduct your experiment/demonstration or make your model. (Make sure you have parent approval and supervision of your project)
7. Record your data and results.
PART 3 : Displaying your work
1. What a display board should look like:
Most students will use the Claim Evidence Reasoning format for their display boards. Some students who have completed the 7 step scientific method may choose to use the experimental type display board.
2. How to reuse the same display board from year to year
- Select a sturdy display board initially. They are slightly more expensive but since you will use the same display board for years you will save money.
- Use removable and reusable sticky dots.. This allows you to remove the paper without ripping the display board
- Use large paper clamps to clamp the flaps shut so they don’t get torn during transport.
- Store them flat in the back of a closet so they are safe and out of the way until next time you need to use it
2a. How to make your own display board from recycled cardboard
http://craftingagreenworld.com/2013/10/21/back-school-ideas-project-display-board-upcycled-cardboard/
http://craftingagreenworld.com/2013/10/21/back-school-ideas-project-display-board-upcycled-cardboard/