Science fair 2014 guidance

Science Fair 2014 Introduction The 2014 Science Fair will give you an opportunity to explore a scientific question that you would like to answer. You may choose a question from the list below or create a question of your own and get it checked by your teacher. You will then plan and conduct an experiment by following the scientific method. The steps to the scientific method are as follows: o Ask a Question o Do Background Research o Construct a Hypothesis o Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment o Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion o Communicate Your Results - to do this you need to create a display. There are some examples on the next few pages. Deadlines The Science Fair will take place on WEDNESDAY 18 TH JUNE. Your display boards need to be complete and brought in to school by THURSDAY 12 TH JUNE. You will have some time in class to complete this project but the majority of work will be completed at home as your HOMEWORK for term 3. You will need to work with your group and arrange a regular time when you can meet and work on the project regularly. You can work in groups of up to three people BUT you must work in groups of people within your science class. Science Fair Enquiry Questions What affects the growth of a plant? How slimey is slime? Gender differences and olfactory perception What makes stars twinkle? What makes hair static? What causes food to go mouldy? What type of parachutes work the best? Do different colors of light affect plants differently? What factors affect memory? What is the most effective temperature for washing powder? Which fruits contain the most vitamin C? How strong is adhesive tape?

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Science Fair 2014Introduction The 2014 Science Fair will give you an opportunity to explore a scientific question

that you would like to answer. You may choose a question from the list below or create a question of your own and

get it checked by your teacher. You will then plan and conduct an experiment by following the scientific method. The steps to the scientific method are as follows:

o Ask a Questiono Do Background Researcho Construct a Hypothesiso Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experimento Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusiono Communicate Your Results - to do this you need to create a display. There

are some examples on the next few pages.

Deadlines The Science Fair will take place on WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE. Your display boards need to be complete and brought in to school by THURSDAY

12TH JUNE. You will have some time in class to complete this project but the majority of work

will be completed at home as your HOMEWORK for term 3. You will need to work with your group and arrange a regular time when you can

meet and work on the project regularly. You can work in groups of up to three people BUT you must work in groups of

people within your science class.

Science Fair Enquiry Questions What affects the growth of a plant? How slimey is slime? Gender differences and olfactory perception What makes stars twinkle? What makes hair static? What causes food to go mouldy? What type of parachutes work the best? Do different colors of light affect plants differently? What factors affect memory? What is the most effective temperature for washing powder? Which fruits contain the most vitamin C? How strong is adhesive tape?

Science Fair Booklet ContentsOver the next few pages you will find resources that will help you complete your Science Fair project, including:

Guidance and examples on how to display your work Team contract and teamwork plan Science investigation report sheets Success criteria and assessment rubric

Good luck and have fun!