Science+Fair

=**Science Fair Information **=

I have gathered some files from my computer that might help you with your Science Fair project. Before you begin your project check with Mrs Tyson that your project is actually a science one and not a consumer test. I will put more information here as I get it from Mrs Tyson.

Our Timeline (This will be updated in Term 2 2010)
Weeks 3 & 4 - Learning about Fair Testing and the correct way to use the Scientific Method. During this time you need to be thinking about your Science Fair topic Week 5 - You need to be researching about your chosen topic at home Week 6 - Your hypothesis needs to be made by the end of this week Week 7 - Designing and carrying out your experiments, recording data, analysing data, making an informed conclusion Week 8 - Typing up all information, presenting information on board Week 9 - You need to have your completed science fair project at school on Monday, reading for display on Tuesday

Here is the latest information from Mrs Tyson. Please follow this for your science fair project!



 





6. [|Elementary Science Fair ideas]
[|Science Bob] is a good resource for elementary school and middle school students in search of ideas for science fair projects. [|Science Bob] has dozens of suggestions for science fair projects. Beyond the suggestions, [|Science Bob] offers tips on how to build the projects and additional support resources. In the experiments section of [|Science Bob] teachers and students will find printable directions for carrying-out more than two dozen experiments.

[|Science Fair Preparation]
Information and links from Stratford Primary School, NZ (includes some general science links)

[|Scotch Science Fair Central]
is a website collaboration between Scotch brand products from 3M and Discovery Education. The site is a wealth of free resources for creating innovative science fair projects. The [|site]leads students step by step through creating a science fair project starting with choosing a project idea. Students can search through multiple science topics in life sciences, earth science, or physical science. Within each of these topics is several subcategories and then ideas based on a testable question, what is tested, and what data is collected. This site is very comprehensive and will have your students thinking like a scientist in no time! The site then leads students through the steps of differentiating their project between investigations and inventions so they can choose the appropriate project type. Step two actually leads them through the investigation or invention process depending on which project type was chosen. Step three takes students through the process of creating the actual presentation portion of the science fair project. There is a great section of parent resources as well as a section for science fair coordinators.

[|Biology 4 Ki]
Scientific Method information

The //MythBusters// use the scientific method to prove or disprove common beliefs about physical science. Each episode explains a specific concept about the interactions between physical matter and the forces of nature that shape our world. See inquiry methods at work in real-life physical science.
 * Grades 6–8 Lesson Plan**
 * [[image:http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/myth%2Dbusters/gallery/arrow.gif width="13" height="13" align="absmiddle" link="@http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachersguides/pdf/physicalscience/aims/real_world_science_the_scientific_method.pdf"]] View Lesson Plan (PDF)**

[|Science Buddies]
is a great resource for science teachers and students. For teachers there are [|free lesson plans] as well as a [|free poster] about scientific method. For students there many ideas for science fair projects as well as tips for creating a great looking science fair presentation. If you or your students are having trouble deciding what type of science fair project to undertake, there is a [|topic selection wizard] that will help you narrow down your list of choices. [|Science Buddies] covers materials for elementary school, middle school, and high school. The topic selection wizard could prove to be a valuable resource for students struggling to choose a topic.