Feldwood Elementary Sci-Tech Fair!

For students at Feldwood Elementary in grades 2 – 5

January 10, 2013

Feldwood Elementary Sci-Tech Fair

The top Two projects per category will advance to the County Fair in January!

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-Multimedia • Robotics• Internet• Project Programming• 3-D Modeling• Case Modification (decoration)• Physical Science• Earth Science• Life Science

All categories may be entered as individual or teams of two.

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 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!

Science Project Ideas

Experiments

Magnetic and nonmagnetic materials

Which magnet is strongest?

Which materials conduct electricity best?

Which materials conduct heat best?

Sounds from different rubber bands (or glasses of water)

Which toy ear rolls farthest?

Which materials dissolve in water?

Which paper towel absorbs the most water?

Will an ice cube melt fester when crushed up?

Do coins corrode more is salt or fresh water?

How vinegar affects egg shells?

How a shadow changes throughout the day?

Measuring rainfall, with a rain gauge

More Project Ideas

Observations

Fingerprints

Shadows

Crystals

Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Objects that block and pass light

Demonstrations

How heat is transmitted

As energy-efficient home

What makes a hot air balloon rise?

Expansion of solids, liquids & gases when, heated

How a thermostat works:

How a toaster works

The steam engine

The periscope

Kaleidoscopes

How binoculars work

How to Register for the Fair• Select a category (team or

individual).

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

• 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 December 12, 2012.

• Projects are due on January 9th.

• Projects will be on judged on January 10th.

• The Fair S.T.E.M. Night & Project Viewingwill be on Thursday evening, January 10th.

• There will be a schedule for class viewing

Sci-Tech Fair& S.T.E.M. Night

• Wednesday, January 10, 2012:

• Projects will be on display 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. during S.T.E.M. Night.

• Interactive family activities

• Winners announced during the event.

Interested in the Fair???

Go to the Feldwood Elementary website for more information.Talk to your teacher , Ms. Ngo, or Mrs. Ford for more information.

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