APPENDIX A

A-Z SCIENCE TOOPICS acceleration

acids and bases

aerodynamics

aerospace

airplanes

amphibians

anatomy

astronomy

atoms and molecules

automation

bacteria

birds

body systems

bones

cells

chemistry

circuits

color

computers

conservation

constellations

crystals

digestive system

dinosaurs

diseases

dogs

drugs

earth

ecology

electricity

endocrine system

energy

engines

first aid

fish

flowers

food chains

fossils

geology

gravity

heart

heat

horses

insects

invertebrates

jet propulsion

kelp

learning

light

liquids

machines

magnetism

mammals

matter

micro gravity

migration

minerals

muscular system

nervous system

nutrition

oceanography

parasites

photosynthesis

planets

plants

physics

pollution

prehistoric life

radio signals

reptiles

respiratory system

robots

rockets

rocks

senses

shells

solar system

sound

tides

trees

vertebrates

vocal cords

water

weather

worms

yeast

zoology

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APPENDIX F

February 6, 2008 Page 17

TEXAS REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR www.texasregionalsciencefair.com HOST: INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RESPONSIBLE EDUCATORS

Dear Exhibitor, Here are several items we desire to clarify to help you in your project. We look forward to serving you and having the opportunity to share in the knowledge you have gained from your experience. Remember, just be yourself and trust that the Lord will bring back to your mind all the wonders that you have discovered of His world around you! 1.) The items on your display board that are required to be stenciled or hand created or written are:

a. Title b. Sub-headings

(For example – HYPOTHESIS, PROCEDURES, MATERIALS, CONCLUSION, MODEL, etc.) NOTE: Get creative and make these headings out of materials that relay the subject of your project. For example use gummy worms, rocks, pipe cleaners, pictures of fish, etc. to form the letters of your titles.

T I T L EHYPOTHESIS

MATERIALS

PROCEDURES

OBSERVATIONS

IMPORTANT: The sub-titles on this GRAPHSboard are just examples. Your sub-titles may vary. Especially if your project is not an experiment. Look on our web site for some board examples.

CONCLUSION

2.) The item required to be typed:

a. Report (8th grade and above) - Details on a report for a Model or Demonstration are on following page. **NOTE: Please remember that your report must contain: Title Page; Table of contents; Introduction (including why picked, research, and hypothesis or what hope to learn); Details on project (includes how being done, what happened, and final outcome of experiment, model, demonstration, or collection); Discussion (vocabulary page if needed, followed by discussion of the results – tie research with what happened); Conclusion (what learned); References. Please remember to check for correct spelling throughout.

3.) The item required to be neatly handwritten (it should be in a bound notebook and not be typed):

a. Journal (5th grade and above, and those 4th graders that checked “Yes” on the registration form.) This is a daily log (or weekly depending on your project) of what you have researched, new vocabulary words, work actually done regarding the exhibit, and your observations and conclusions. This allows the judges to see what work you did in accomplishing your project.

4.) The items that can be typed, computer generated, or neatly handwritten: a. Labeling on board or exhibit (Remember – Titles and sub-headings must be stenciled or hand-written.) b. Captions under photos c. Explanations under headings, including graphs and charts d. Reports - 7th grade and below (Remember that reports done by 8th graders and above must be typed.)

In Christ,

Karen Garza TRSF Administrator texasregionalsciencefair@yahoo.com

APPENDIX G

ABSTRACT DETAILS

An abstract gives the essence of the project in a brief but complete form--it should not exceed 250 words. Judges and the public should have a fairly accurate idea of the project from reading the abstract. The abstract must focus on the current year's research and give only minimal reference to previous work as applicable. Details and discussions should not be included in the abstract.

The abstract should include the following:

Purpose of the experiment

o An introductory statement of the reason for investigating the topic of the project.

o A statement of the problem and/or hypothesis being studied.

Procedures used

o A summarization of the key points and an overview of how the investigation was conducted.

o An abstract does not give details about the materials used unless it greatly influenced the procedure or had to be developed to do the investigation.

o An abstract should only include procedures done by the student. Work done by a mentor (such as surgical procedures) or work done prior to student involvement must not be included.

Data

o This section should provide key results that lead directly to the conclusions you have drawn.

o It should not give too many details about the results nor include tables or graphs.

Conclusions

o Conclusions from the investigation should be described briefly. o The summary paragraph should reflect on the process and possibly state

some applications and extensions of the investigation.

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/science/scifair/sfabstract.htm, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD, Michael Szesze, Program Supervisor Page 18

APPENDIX G

Sample Abstract

Effects of Marine Engine Exhaust Water on Algae

Jones, Mary E. 123 Main St., Derwood, MD 20855 Hometown High School, Hometown, MD

(Purpose) This project in its present form is the result of bioassay experimentation on the effects of two-cycle marine engine exhaust water on certain green algae. The initial idea was to determine the toxicity of outboard engine lubricant. (Conclusions) Some success with lubricants eventually led to the formulation of "synthetic" exhaust water which, in turn, led to the use of actual two-cycle engine exhaust water as the test substance.

(Procedure) Toxicity was determined by means of the standard bottle or "batch" bioassay technique. Scenedesmus quadricauda and Ankistrodesmus sp. were used as the test organisms. Toxicity was measured in terms of a decrease in the maximum standing crop. (Observations) The effective concentration - 50% (EC 50) for Scenedesmus quadricauda was found to be 3.75% exhaust water; for Ankistrodesmus sp. 3.1% exhaust water using the bottle technique.

(Procedure) Anomalies in growth curves raised the suspicion that evaporation was affecting the results; therefore, a flow-through system was improvised utilizing the characteristics of a device called a Biomonitor. (Observations) Use of the Biomonitor lessened the influence of evaporation, and the EC 50 was found to be 1.4% exhaust water using Ankistrodesmus sp. as the test organism. Mixed populations of various algae gave an EC 50 of 1.28% exhaust water.

(Conclusions) The contributions of this project are twofold. First, the toxicity of two-cycle marine engine exhaust was found to be considerably greater than reported in the literature (1.4% vs. 4.2%). Secondly, the benefits of a flow-through bioassay technique utilizing the Biomonitor were demonstrated.

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/science/scifair/sfabstract.htm, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD, Michael Szesze, Program Supervisor Page 19

APPENDIX H

SCIENCE PROJECT ABSTRACT FORM

Purpose:

Hypothesis:

Procedure: (Include brief information on the research that led up to your experiment. )

Results:

Conclusion:

Name ____________________________________ Grade ________________

Title of Project ___________________________________________________

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APPENDIX I

February 6, 2008 Page 21

Writing Reports

A good science fair report should include all of the following:

• Title Page - Create a Title page including a project title, your name, address, school, and grade.

• Table of Contents - Include the page numbers for the beginning of each section.

• Introduction - The Introduction includes your hypothesis, an explanation of your idea and how you got it. Also include what you hoped to achieve when you started the project. This is also where your research done is included.

• Experiment - Describe in detail the method you used to collect your data and observations. Your report should be detailed enough for anyone to be able to repeat your experiment by just reading the paper. It would be a good idea to include detailed photographs or drawings of your self-designed equipment.

• Discussion - In this section, your results are analyzed. If needed, begin with a Vocabulary Page. This section should flow logically so that the reader can easily follow your train of thought. Compare your data, with theoretical values, and expected results. Discuss how your results varied from similar events. Tie in your research with what actually happened. Describe what you would do differently if you were to do this project again.

• Conclusion - Summarize your results. Do not introduce anything that wasn't already mentioned in previous parts of the paper.

• Acknowledgments - In this section, you should give credit to all who assisted you. This may include individuals, businesses, and educational or research institutions. Identify any financial support or material donations received.

• References - This list should include any documentation that is not your own, such as books or articles that you used. Use proper bibliography format.

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Details on a Report for a Demonstration or Model

Remember - Most fairs require all projects to be based on an experiment. The following pertains only to TRSF.

• Title Page - Title, Name, Address, School Name, and Grade • Table of contents - List what your sections are and the page numbers for the beginning of each section. • Introduction – Explain why you decided to do this particular subject for a project and explain what you hope to learn

followed by your research. • Demonstration (or Model) – List the materials, procedure, observations, problems incurred and how resolved, and

the final outcome of demo or model. A person should be able to duplicate what you have done by reading this section.

• Discussion - Vocabulary page if needed. Tie your research in with your project and how it was put together. • Conclusion - Briefly explain what you learned. • Acknowledgments – Refer to anyone who assisted you in putting your project together. (Recommended) • References - List all resources. Try to have multiple sources, which can include books, magazines, Internet, interviews.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

I studied the following materials and web sites to compile this information with what I already knew to bring you this resource packet. Any material taken directly from these resources is noted on the pages involved. Science Projects. Basic Ingredients for a Science Fair Project. Cedar Hill, Texas:

Science Projects, 1996. Blair, Randee and Smith, Barb. Science Fair. San Luis Obispo, California: Dandy Lion

Publications, 1991. Mrs. Mangione. Science Project Handout. School Teacher Resource, location

unknown, @1983. Szesze, Michael. www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/science/scifair/sfabstract.htm

Montgomery Area Science Fairs/ISEF: Writing an Abstract. Rockville Maryland: Montgomery County Public Schools, 2001-2003.

Society for Amateur Scientists. http://scifair.org/ The Ultimate Science Fair Resource.

Society for Amateur Scientists, 2004. Public Service. Your Guide to Science Fair Projects: From Idea to Exhibit.

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Public Service Company of New Mexico, 1982. Suarez, Joy. 8 Steps to a Great Science Fair Project. http://familyeducation.com:

Family Education Network, 2000-2005. The following web sites may also be of use for you. Please remember that web sites change and that we are not responsible for their content, so please review them before your students get on them. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/ (overall science fair resource)

homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/ (science fair resources and links to other sites)

school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/ (science fair resources and tips)

sciencestuff.com (project supplies)

www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/ (science fair resource guide)

www.scifair.org/ (science fair support center – requires membership)

www4.umdnj.edu/camlbweb/scifair.html (science fair resource for projects)

www.internet4classrooms.com/sciencefair.htm (science fair resource links)

www.lib.lsu.edu/sci/chem/internet/science_fairs.html (science fair resource links)

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