CAPTAIN WILKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCIENCE FAIR

 

 

When:            Thursday, March 20, 2008                      6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Students may set-up on Wednesday evening, March 19th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

                       

Where:          Wilkes Gym

 

Who:              All students - Kindergarten through Grade 4

 

Type of Exhibits

 

1.             Labeled Drawing

Original artwork as one might find in a book, poster, or magazine dealing with a scientific subject.  Examples:  drawing of a horse, drawing of a crystal, a drawing taken from a microscope slide etcÉParts must be labeled and the project should include a minimum of one paragraph describing the drawing.

 

2.             Observation Report

Original observation report of an ecological area, or specific plants and animals.  Should include dated log book and research report describing what was observed.  May include photographs and drawings or a ten-minute video presentation.  Examples:  Observing the types and numbers of birds attracted to a bird feeder.  The kinds of plants growing in a field.  The kinds of seals near the Ferry Boat Dock.

 

3.              Models/Dioramas

Self-made, not store bought, 3-dimensional model of something scientific.  Examples:   dinosaurs, the human ear, bones of the hand, pond creatures, etc.  Should include a title and minimum of one paragraph explanation of the project.

 

4.             Inventions

Real working demonstrations of an original computer program, machines, ways to do something in a new and better way, etc.  Examples:  Building a robot, designing and building a better kind of skate board.  One paragraph (minimum) report required, and may include research on past designs and predictions on the future.  (Computer programs enter under technology.)

 

5.              Demonstrations

A demonstration of known scientific principle.  This is not an experiment.  Examples:  Mixing vinegar and baking soda and describing what happens.  Making crystals with sugar, water and string.  Needs to be a display with a minimum of one paragraph explanation of your scientific principle.  In addition, you should show the judges how your demonstration works.

 

6.             Experiment (Using the scientific method)

The next step beyond a demonstration.  It involves researching a question you would like to find the answer to, careful record keeping, designing a way to do an experiment to find that answer, repeating the experiment to verify the answer, reporting your results using a graph and then writing about your results.

 

7.             Technology

This category involves creating a project using one or more kinds of technology, such as a HyperCard or Hyperstudio presentation, a video and/or an original computer program, such as a game or program to take a survey of favorite breakfast cereals.  Your project does not need to be about a science topic.  Include a written, one paragraph (minimum) explanation of your project, including a description of the topic.  Let us know by March 21st  if you need a computer and we can provide you with one.