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Science Fair
Lindsey Elementary 2017-2018
Science Fair
All 5th graders are required to make a project
Counts as a major grade
Deadline dates over a period of time
Parts will be turned in electronically
(if student does not have a computer available,
they should set an appointment in the morning w/me)
Science Fair Dates October 16 Entry forms due
November 3 Problem & Hypothesis due
November 10 Procedure due
November 17 Have the “test” completed
Nov 20-24 Thanksgiving
November 29 Results (Data Table or Graph) due
December 1 Analysis & Conclusion due /
Backboards completed
December 8 Early turn-ins accepted
December 11 Projects due
December 13 Judging
Science Fair Handbook
Faculty Websites /
Susan Bissmeyer /
Science Fair/
Student Handbook
Successful Projects
Student’s work
Display Board
Log Book
Not rushed
Photos, Graphs, Charts
ALL parts of the Scientific Method!
Not expensive
Scientific Method
Purpose/Problem/Question
Research ***
Hypothesis
Procedure
w/ List of Materials
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion (Hypothesis correct? Results.)
Further Questions ***
Projects are NOT:
Only a report or drawing or set of posters
A plastic model from a hobby kit
A weekend chore
Done by parents or teachers
Choose a Topic
Resources:
Books
On-line
Discussions w/ adults
Something interesting to the student!!!
“testable” and “repeatable”
Do some research!!!
Sample Project
Pages 8 – 10 in handbook
A good representation of what is expected
Helpful Hints for Winning Projects
A good title – grabs attention &
lets observers know what your project is about.
Photos!!! (no faces)
Graphs & Charts
Be organized!
Eye Catching (neat, colorful, headings stands out…)
Follow size & safety rules
Logbook is thorough (day to day…)
Report – includes all parts. Proper punctuation grammar, spelling, sentence structure, flow of ideas, Summary)
How Can Parents Help?
Encourage, support, guide
Be positive
Help student make a schedule, and stick to it!
Make sure your child takes ownership –
feels it is his/her project & their work
More tips pp 16-17
Display Requirements
Depth: 30” Width: 32” Height: 80”
Display Requirements
Depth: 30”
This includes models
Models are discouraged
Use photos and drawings instead
General Rules
No personal information (name, address, phone number, including self, teacher, parents, test or survey subjects, school, previous awards)
No photos (students or subjects)
No electronics
Displays May Not Include:
Liquids (including water)
Food “stuffs” (including candy, gum, popcorn ….
Food or liquid wrappers
Live animals (vertebrate or invertebrate)
Animal tissue including eggs or egg shells
Preserved animals or their parts including teeth and hair
Living plants or plant materials
Soil, sand, clay, rocks, waste products
Lab/household chemicals (including detergent)
Displays May Not Include: (cont’d)
Dry ice or other sublimating solids
Glass (test tubes, syringes, pipettes, or similar)
Needles or other sharp/pointed objects
Flames, open or concealed or flammable materials
Lasers
Inflated balloons
Photos showing face (student or subjects)
Safety Rules: a MUST
Get “District” approval to use live animals
vertebrates, invertebrates, humans,
Get “District” approval to use any dangerous materials
Get “District” approval to use chemicals
(including household chemicals)
Have adult supervision if using:
sharp objects, chemicals, …
Have adult supervision if using fire / burning objects
Observe safety rules:
gloves, goggles, aprons, ….
Safety Rules: MUST NOT:
Use microbial cultures, molds, fungi, or any possibly
pathogenic substances. Exceptions:
- bakers yeast (no rDNA involved)
- manure w/ composting to test variables
- food preservation experiments if spoiled food is disposed of within 24 hours)
Involve human parts or fluids (except sterilized teeth)
Cause injury to animals or humans (including OTC meds)
Involve explosives
(guns, ammunition, rocket propellants)
