Simple ScienceKnowledge, Interest, Predict, Experiment,

Measurement, Results Answers???

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Handy Hints -Timeline Set a timeline for students and teacherse.g. SciTec website info sheetwww.scitec.co.nz

These will help to reduce stress and enjoy the projects.

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Log Books Date every entry – diary form Write, draw, record, all thoughts, observations,

results, workings etc – everything! These can be messy Save the presentation for the board!

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Knowledge Any experiment requires research. What do you know about your topic? What do you want to investigate about your

topic? Do I need to find any more information before I

start my experiment? Do I need to do a trial first? You need to know some science behind your

investigation to be able to make a prediction. Lets have a practice brainstorm.

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Science Process Why? Question Prediction / Hypothesis Equipment Method Results/Data Conclusion Lets look at student booklet & teacher booklet

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Measurement You need to be able to measure – gather hard

data to be able to get results come up with a conclusion.

Discuss ways to measure, experiment

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Fair Testing Whole class experiment going through

science process e.g. reaction rates Choose an odd number for repeat testing e.g.

3 or 5 not 2 or 4 Control Only change one variable Lets do an experiment using fair testing

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Handy Hints – Whole Class Experiment Use this to teach the process, ideal term 2 Especially good for junior classes Display their class exhibit at your school fair

(don’t forget a certificate for the class) Those of a good standard can be displayed at

the Marlborough SciTec Fair

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Technology vs Science Which one is it? Try and use a real problem Science testing is often used to be able to

evaluate how good the design is. Technology is make a design, test, evaluate,

make changes to design, test, evaluate and continue until you can solve the problem.

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Where To Start? Whole class experiment Topic –whole class Interest topics Building Science Concepts Books Connected series Experiment books Avoid consumer testing Previous boards Photos of previous boards

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Where To Start - continued Special prizes How many projects can you manage? How many

groups? Individuals and pairs work well. Don’t forget timeline. Show teachers checklist, two term approach

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Special Prizes The Sustainable Waste Challenge – find a use for

a waste substance (Jean Wilson) 1st $400

2nd $200 3rd $100

Best Aeronautical Exhibit (Aeronautical Society) $50

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Special Prizes Technology Plant and Soil Exhibit Best Use of Flour for Baking Soil Science Prize Radio Technology/Science Electrical Content Mining Industry Award

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Special Prizes Environmental Exhibit Construction Exhibit Forestry Exhibit Aquaculture & Fishing Fauna & Flora Statistical Exhibit

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Handy Hints BoardsDon’t glue anything onto the board until it is all set out.Lay out board – check forTitles and headings – are they easy to read?Content is completeSpelling mistakesPhotos ( not compulsory)Think about how the board will look when stood up and equipment or

product is displayed Flow

OrganisationKeep children's work in either a clear file or old large envelopes – to

prevent loss or damage.Keep a checklist of where the children are at.

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More Handy Hints Computer use – don’t wait until the end, they can

type up hypothesis, question, equipment, method before they actually start experiment.

They can also draw design before making. Groups – pairs and individuals work the best. Get parents in the classroom to help. Now is the time to focus on presentation. Provide plenty of language based activities for

finishers.

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SciTec Adviser Sponsored by Marlborough Lines Melynda Bentley - mingreg@xtra.co.nz Ph

5705595 and Ali Kay hayes.kay@xtra.co.nz are available to help you, your students, your staff and your school.

Talk about your projects with colleagues in school or email us.

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