1. OES Science Fair January 24

2. Students who place 1st-5th in each category at the OES Science Fair will advance to the Regional Science Fair in Oxford, Mississippi. You will get to spend a school day at Ole Miss. The 1st year – We had 1 Regional winner. Last year – We had 14 Regional Winners!

3. 1. Model, Display, or Collection
•Shows how something works in the real world •Doesn’t really test anything • Does not use the scientific method

4. 2. An experiment
Gives lots of information Shows testing and gathering of data Uses the scientific method

5. Which type of project should you choose?
Model vs. Experiment
•Shows how something works in the real world
•Doesn’t really test anything
• Does not use the scientific method.
•Gives lots of information
•Shows testing and gathering of data
•Uses the scientific method
Which type of project should you choose?

6. An Experiment!
Not only is this the best choice for a project, but it’s also the most FUN! Be sure to choose a project idea that uses the scientific method!

7. Step 1 Pick a topic that interests you and ask a question

8. Behavioral and Social Sciences
Human and animal behavior; social and community relationships
Biochemistry: Chemistry of life processes
Botany: Study of plant life
Chemistry: Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it
Earth, Space, and Environmental Sciences
Engineering, Computers, and Math : Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles
Medicine and Health : Study of diseases and health of humans and animals
Microbiology: Biology of microorganisms
Physics: Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter
Zoology : Study of animals

9. Think about these questions:
1. What do you love? 2. What are you good at? 3. What do you want to change?

10. Check out www.sciencebuddies.com for topic ideas!