CAPTAIN WILKES ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
SCIENCE FAIR
When:
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 6:30
- 8:00 p.m.
Students
may set-up on Tuesday, March 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, March
28 from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Where: Wilkes Gym
Who: All students - Kindergarten through Grade 4
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 etc. Parts 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, three-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 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 – see attached description)
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 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 21th if you need a computer and we can provide you with one.
General Rules
1. Young scientists will have an opportunity
to talk with an adult mentor about
their
project and will receive an entry ribbon and written comments.
Numerical
scores will not be given.
Certificates will be awarded
in
a variety of special categories.
2. Parents may help by gathering materials and giving advice, but should not create the project for the student. The purpose of our fair is to acknowledge and celebrate our young scientists.
3. A maximum of 30 inches wide, 30 inches high and 18 inches deep.
4. No poisonous animals or experiments that will hurt animals.
5. A team project (maximum of 2 individuals) is acceptable.
6. Projects must arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. and be removed by 8:00 p.m.
March 28, 2007. We cannot guarantee the condition of projects left overnight.
1. Decide on a statement or question. What is the effect of soap on the surface tension of water? (See list below for other ideas.)
2. Choose a model or experiment to answer your question or demonstrate your statement.
Control: glass filled with water Experiment: 1 drop of soap
pennies added glass filled with water
pennies added
3. In writing tell what you did.
a. Filled a glass with water.
b. Slowly added pennies until water overflowed.
c. Repeated steps a. and b. but added 1 drop of soap to water first.
4. Write results:
a. After adding 50 pennies, the water overflowed.
b. One of the properties of a molecule is that they attract each other.
5. Tell why this happened.
a. Pennies displaced the water. (Liquid matter is made up of molecules.)
b. One of the properties of a molecule is that they attract each other.
c. Soap somehow reduces the property of molecules attracting each other.
Make a display. Your display should show what you did.
Size restriction:
30 inches long
30 inches high
18 inches deep
6. Be able to explain what you did.
Students,
Sign up with your teacher by Wednesday, March 21, 2007 if you are planning to enter an exhibit in the Wilkes Science Fair. Do not be late.
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Return this bottom
portion to reserve a space for your project.
Student’s Name _____________________________ Teacher/Grade ________________
Category (circle
one)
1. Labeled
Drawing
2. Observation
Report
3. Models/Dioramas
4. Inventions
5. Demonstrations
6. Experiment
7. Technology
*Let us know by March 21th if you need a computer and we can provide one.
The subject of my science project will be ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Note for Parents: The science fair is to promote your child’s interest in science. You should encourage your child to do his/her best work, but please do not do the project for them. If you have any concerns or questions about how much help you can give, please contact your child’s teacher.
I have read and discussed the entry form with my child, and I give permission for my child to enter the Wilkes Science Fair.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date