Everyone welcome: Even if you didn't register and prepare a
project, please come and have fun. Join us for pizza (while it
lasts), a scavenger hunt with prizes, and lots of great posters.
Baked goods needed for the bake sale:
E-mail Jen Murphy
if you can contribute. Please bring healthy baked goods to the
school office on the day of the fair, wrapped and ready to be sold
in $1 bags. Thank you.
Science-themed prizes for the scavenger hunt needed: Please
bring new or gently used items to the PTA office. Books, models,
spinners, puzzles, videos, rocks, magnifying glasses, model
dinosaurs, weather stations, etc.
Feel free to e-mail Ashley
Steel with questions. Thanks!
SCIENCE FAIR FAQs:
When/How do I get started? Start project planning now! Pick a topic
and research it (books available at the library!), then develop a
testable research question. See "Steps for a Successful Science
Project" below.
Should the poster be in
English or Spanish? The choice is up to you. There will
be a special prize for a project in Spanish this year.
What is the Science Fair Workshop on March
1?
This hands-on workshop is an optional event for parents and
children. We’ll cover "Elements of a successful science fair
project," "What do you put on a science fair poster?," as well as
"What to expect the night of the fair" It's aimed at first time
participants (and their parents) but anyone is welcome. Program
starts at 6:30 in the library and finishes by 7:30, but we'll stay
until all the questions are answered!
Where do I buy
a Science Fair posterboard?
Posterboards made of recycled cardboard will be for sale for $5 at
the workshop on 3/1 and near the gym during dropoff and pick-up the
following week. They are sold near cost; any proceeds support the
Science Fair.
How else can I contribute to the
science fair?
Bring in a new or gently used science themed item to be used as a
prize for the scavenger hunt raffle. Put items in the box in the PTA
Office. Thanks.
Why is there a Science Fair theme this
year? the Science on Wheels presentation will be about
engineering this year so we're adding a special engineering prize.
There will also be a special robotics demonstration.
Do you have any tips for creating a
great science fair project? Check out the resources below.
There is a document describing 8 steps for a successful project,
lists of example questions, and descriptions for how to set up the
display board. The best projects have a clear question that involves measuring
something and comparing it eg.: "Is there a difference in science
passion (measured by MAP scores, a survey, or grades?) between
students who participate in the science fair and students who do
not?”
When do students set up their poster displays? Science fair projects
and displays are created at home. Students can bring them to the gym
at 5:30 on March 21. The Science Fair itself will begin at 6:30 and
finishes at about 8pm.
Can student bring demonstrations or give
aways? No candy give aways please. Safe demonstrations and displays
that don't involve spillable liquids or live animals are welcome.
What does it take to win? Participation! All
students will be recognized for participation with a special gift,
inclusion in the slide show, and a certificate identifying a great
element of their project. A few students will also be awarded
special ribbons to highlight a particularly great element of their
project, a terrific Spanish project, or a superb Engineering
project. The goal of the science fair is for all students to enjoy
and learn about science - the student who has fun while learning and
practicing the scientific method wins. What is the Washington State Science and
Engineering Fair? The WSSEF (in Bremerton, Mar. 30-31)
is open to anyone. Register at
www.wssef.org . Bring your poster and enjoy viewing exciting projects, science movies and
more!
More questions? Contact Ashley
(e.ashley.steel@gmail.com).