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Science Fair Information
Why are Science Fair Projects important? Because they…
Steps of the Scientific Method - Scientists do not always follow these steps in this order or even go through all of them every time, but because it is a foundational learning block that students are taught and are familiar with we will follow it for the Science Fair. Students will:
I reviewed this information with students in grades 3-5 during our science classes this week and they will be receiving specific guidelines for Science Fair Projects to help them start thinking about their projects. The same information is being sent home to families as well. SAll Science Fair Projects will be judged by a panel of staff members and one project from each grade will be going to the District 15 Science Fair in the spring.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Long with any questions you may have at slong@ps39.org.
Why are Science Fair Projects important? Because they…
- Motivate students to learn to use the scientific method
- Explore the practice of science, the characteristics of science, and the role of theories, laws, hypotheses, and models
- Promote real world application of science knowledge
- Engage students in hands-on learning
- Ask students to engage in higher order thinking
- Stimulate student’s own interests
- Provide a foundation for discovery, understanding, and problem solving skills
Steps of the Scientific Method - Scientists do not always follow these steps in this order or even go through all of them every time, but because it is a foundational learning block that students are taught and are familiar with we will follow it for the Science Fair. Students will:
- Ask a question and state a purpose
- Conduct Research
- Develop a Hypothesis
- Outline Procedures (materials, variables, step by step directions)
- Collect data
- Create a graph
- Draw a conclusion
I reviewed this information with students in grades 3-5 during our science classes this week and they will be receiving specific guidelines for Science Fair Projects to help them start thinking about their projects. The same information is being sent home to families as well. SAll Science Fair Projects will be judged by a panel of staff members and one project from each grade will be going to the District 15 Science Fair in the spring.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Long with any questions you may have at slong@ps39.org.
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