For students at River Eves in grades 3 – 5

December 3–4, 2012

The top 2 projects per category will advance to the

County Fair in January.

11 Categories to choose from: Animated Graphic Design Non-Animated Graphic Design Digital Photography Digital Video Production Multimedia (with sound and/or images with text) Non-Mulitmedia Robotics Internet Project Programming 3-D Modeling Case Modification (decoration)

(See State Fair website for complete descriptions.)

11 Categories to choose from:

All categories can be entered as an individual or a team of 2.

There will be 3 extra events at the County and State Fairs that we will not have here at River Eves: Hardware (grades 7-12 only), Programming Challenge (grades 7-12 only), and Technology Literacy Challenge.

Must be an original design which allows for motion

Animated Graphic Design Example

Non-Animated Graphic Design is computer-created original art project that has no motion.

Non-Animated Graphic Design Example

Non-Animated Graphic Design Example

Non-Animated Graphic Design Example

Digital Photography

Digital Photography

This category is defined as any computer-created original project using photographs. 

The project must be displayed on a computer in the program in which it was created.

Software may include, but not be limited to, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Microsoft Photo Editor. 

Digital Video Production

Digital Video Production

This category is defined as any original video project that has been edited on a computer with digital video editing software and exported into a digital video format.

The project must be displayed for viewing on a computer.

Computer-based reports or creative presentations which

include sound and/or images with text.

How does this help the sea turtles?

Sea turtles spend 90% of their lives in the ocean. Learning about where sea turtles spend their lives helps scientist discover the reasons why they are endangered and what to do about it.

Map taken from Caribbean Conservation Corporation

website

Multimedia Example

Multimedia Example

Multimedia Example

Projects, without sound, using non-multimedia

software

Non-Multimedia Example

Non-Multimedia Example

Working functional pieces of electronicsin which movement and intent is controlled

through student-created programming

Robotics Example

Robotics Example

Robotics Example

Websites, Chat Rooms, Interactive Games,

Bulletin Boards, Podcasts, and Blogs

Self-executing programs created using programming languages such as BASIC or LOGO

3-D Modeling

This category is defined as any original artwork that had been created and can be modeled in

three dimensions.

3-D Modeling

CASE Modification

CASE MODIFICATION

A student may decorate, paint, add lights or moving parts to a working computer.

CASE Modification

Use your imagination and fancy up those computers for a fun event!

How to Register for the Fair

• Select a category (team or individual).

• Return the parent consent form and registration form to your teacher.

• Complete your project. (It’s OK to ask for advice, but you must do the work YOURSELF.)

• Present your project and worksheet for judging on the day of the fair.

WHEN ???

• Start on your project now.

• Registration ends November 1, 2012.

• Projects are due on November 26-27.

• Projects will be on judged on December 3 (& 4th if needed).

• The Fair Open House & Project Viewingwill be on Tuesday evening, December 4.

Technology FairProject Viewing & Open House

• Tuesday, December 4, 2012:

• Projects will be on display 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Group Photo at 6:30 p.m.

• Door Prizes during the Open House.

Interested in the Fair???

Go to the River Eves website for more information.Talk to your teacher or Ms. Britt for more information.

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