Welcome to Riverview’s Science Fair Information Night “I have not failed I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ~Thomas Edison

Philosophy To keep the fun and enjoyment in Science while teaching students the essential process skills To create a positive, memorable experience for every participant

Third thru Sixth Grade Project A Must in Order to Earn an A for that quarter Participation Awards Eligible for Advancement to District Level

Team Projects Open to Grades Teams of Two or Three Members Participants from Same School Eligible for Display or Judging Eligible for Area Competition May be multi-grade level

Science Fair Packet Provided for parents attending parent information night Provided for teachers to photocopy and distribute to their students as needed Students Must Complete All Pages Including Team Projects Facilitates Time Management Supports Procedures Through Application

Log Book and Project Ideas Composition Book Clearly Labeled Sections Blue or Black Ink Science Websites Books Magazines Parents Teachers Must be Interesting to Student Bibliography

Question Must Involve Testing Safe Measurable Results Repeated Trials Qualified Scientist and Designated Supervisor Forms* Must be Approved by Science Fair Committee Before testing begins

Research & Bibliography Topics Related to Your Question Multiple Sources At Least Three Live Sources

Hypotheses Educated Guess or Prediction Not a “Wild” Guess More Than One Hypothesis Control Group Each Experimental Group Two Part Statement If____then____ Why??

Procedures & Materials Very Detailed Use Measurement Three Types of Variables* Manipulated/Independe nt Responding/Dependent Controlled/Constant Multiple Trials Typed

Data Collection & Graph Fair, Scientific Testing Record Data in Log Book Photograph Each Step Often and from Many Angles Create Data Chart Before Collecting Data Create a Color Graph

Conclusion Formed in Two Parts Data Versus Hypotheses Unusual Data is NOT an error Next Time??

Summary Wrap-Up of Entire Project Five Paragraph Format

Assembly of Board Specific Board Lay Out No 3-D Items on Board or Table Avoid Anything Hand Written Solicit Several Editors Organized Binder with Extra Photos (Photos may include student’s face, but no names of people or schools

Project Presentation Teacher’s Discretion for Credit Dress Professionally Review Project and be the “Expert” on Your Topic Anticipate Judges Questions Practice, Practice, Practice Stand Tall, Smile, Make Eye Contact All Projects Receive Awards

Important Dates: FIRM October 9: Parent Information 6:00 October 31: Project Idea Submission to Teacher “Ticket to Ride”: Assistance with presentation of science boards. Submit Logbook November 17 th and get a ticket for help on November 22: 9 am – 12pm. Submit Logbook December 1 st and get a ticket for help on December 6: 9 am – 12 pm. December 8 th, submission for Science Fair Extravaganza December 11: Riverview’s Science Fair Extravaganza Morning: Judging 6:00 pm: Awards

Questions and Answers Do you have any questions?? How can I help you???