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S. cience Fair. What’s in it for you? “hands on” learning inquiry public speaking self confidence ethical issues dive in to an area of interest build community. Fuel Your Brain with Science!. What is so exciting about science? . EVERYTHING!. Science is all around us. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Science Fair
•Fuel Your Brain with Science!•What’s in it for you?
• “hands on” learning• inquiry • public speaking • self confidence• ethical issues• dive in to an area of interest• build community
EVERYTHIN
G!
What is so exciting about science? .
Science is all around usFrom the
bottom of the ocean
To beyond our solar system
Video GamesSmart BoardSatellites to predict the weatherBlue ToothProtective Sports EquipmentRefrigeratorsBar CodesL.E.D.MedicineComputersSatellite radios
What’s Science
Ever Done For
Us
Space TravelEarthquake DetectionPaint ColorsFireworksDNAFood CreationMagnetsCell PhoneHeating and Air conditioningMoviesPreventing diseases
Anything you put your mind to . . .
Young Inventors• The toy truck – made by a 6 year old• The popsicle – an 11 year old • A sign language translator – 17 years old• Lock-n-block safety gate – a 5th grader• Wheelchair backpack – a 14 year old• Earmuffs – a 15 year old• Financial app – 12 year old• A math problem pad – an 11 year old• KidCare Riding care (a built-in IV for children in hospitals) – a 6 year old
• You? – age ?
Are you ready to blast off
on a quest to
learn about
science?
1. Decide you want to participate
2. Pick a topic
3. Register online
4. Research or Assemble your project
5. Design your
display board
6. Science Fair night!!!
Science Fair Steps
All information can be found on the NES PTO web site in the science fair section
Ask your parents to review the Science Fair section on the NESPTO website
Register your project at: http://nessciencefair.wufoo.com/forms/m7x3q1/
Link is also on NESPTO.com
Determine your topic – lots of web sites
How do I get started?
Keep a notebook so all of your findings stay together
Take photos or collect anything that could sit on the table in front of the display board
Create a display board
Attend the science fair and teach your friends, family, and teachers what you learned!
How do I get started?
What Is a science fair project?
• A collection (rocks, shells, insects)• A demonstration or model (how a potato battery works, solar system)
• Information Project (explain what a rainbow cloud is and when it exists)
• Experiment (what type of filling makes the softest pillow? Is your hair knotty or nice?)
• Create something (robot, a better football tee for kids)
• Library • Internet • Someone knowledgeable about your topic
How can I find out about information on the topic I pick?
What is a display board?
A tri-fold display that you will design to show off all of your findings and information about your project
• Individual – create your own project
• Family – work on your project with siblings and parents (parents should not be doing most of the work)
• Group – get together with 1 or 2 friends to create your project and design your display board (determine ways that the work is divided equally)
Who can I work with?
Steps in a science experiment Ask Question
Do Background Research
Construct Hypothesis (What do YOU think is
the answer?)
Test with an Experiment
Analyze Results, Draw Conclusion
Hypothesis is True
Hypothesis is False or Partially
TrueReport Results
Think!Try Again
Reasons YOU will like the science fair
• The next time you ask WHY? They can send you to research it
• They know learning can be fun
• You can think “outside the box”
• The box of shells on your shelf can finally be organized
• Parents like to brag about the great things you do.
Reasons YOUR PARENTS will like it
Should I participate?Think Scienc
e
• There is now a reason to mix all those things in the kitchen together
• You pick something that you think is fun to learn about
• It is fun and it gets your mind thinking
• It is a creative project• You can be smart in front of
your friends and grown ups
• No, there isn’t judging • Everyone that participates is a winner!
• There will be too many great projects• Middle School and High School have contests – and these can lead to county, regional and even national contests with amazing rewards
Is this a contest?
• Answer questions or explain your project to those stopping by your display
• Expect at least 5 people to stop and ask questions
The night of the science fair – what to expect . . . Wednesday, February 20th
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE NIGHT OF THE SCIENCE
FAIR
• You may bring anything that fits on the table in front of your display board related to your project
• Set up display boards February 20th
Show off your project on your display board
•Walk around to the other displays looking for science answers
Science Scavenger Hunt
So don’t forget . . .
Online registration due February 10, 2013
NES Science Fair February 20, 2013