Science Fair

Rolling HillsApril 12, 2012

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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 . . .

Are you ready to blast off

on a quest to

learn about

science?

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 ?

Decide you want to

participate

Send in your permission

form

Pick a topic

Research or Assemble

your project

Design your

display board

Science Fair night

Science Fair StepsAll information can be found on the Rolling Hills web site in the science fair section

Ask your parents to review the Science Fair section on the Rolling Hills website

Return the permission slip to your teacher

Determine your topic – lots of web sites

o even a site where you can answer questions about yourself and the web will provide suggestions for a topic

How do I get started?

Keep a notebook so all of your findings stay together (your parents can download a mini-notebook to help you).

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

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)

How do 3-D movies work?Why are clouds different shapes?How can you spin faster on ice skates?What birds gave me the feathers in my feather collection?How does crackle nail polish work?Why do Mentos make soda explode?

Pick a topic you like

• 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?

How do we do work through a science experiment?

Ask Question

Do Background Research

Construct Hypothesis

Test with an Experiment

Analyze Results Draw

ConclusionHypothesis is

TrueHypothesis is

False or Partially True

Report Results

Think!Try Again

What if I get stuck?

There will be 2 or 3 after school sessionsSee how other kids made their projectsGuidance on picking a topicTeachers and older science fair participants to answer questions

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• One free night without

homework

• 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?

Rewards•Everyone will receive a participation ribbon and certificate•Everyone that participates will receive a one night of free homework pass•Entries for several raffle prizes•Class with the highest percentage of students participating would receive an ice cream party

• 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 . . . Thursday, April 12th

• Show off your display boards• You may bring anything that fits on the

table in front of your display board related to your project

• Set up display boards, Wed., April 11th

The night of the science fair – what to expect . . .

The night of the science fair – what to expect . . .

• Science Scavenger Hunt•Walk around to the other displays looking for science answers

So don’t forget . . .

Permission forms dueJanuary 20, 2012

Rolling Hills Science FairApril 12, 2012

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