feldwood elementary s.t.e.a.m. fair! for all students at feldwood elementary pre-k-5th january 16,...
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Feldwood Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Fair!
For ALL students at Feldwood Elementary
Pre-K-5thJanuary 16, 2014
Feldwood Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Fair
Science Categories
• Physical Science• Earth Science• Life Science• Forensic Science
Science Project Ideas
Experiments
Magnetic and nonmagnetic materials
Which magnet is strongest?
Which materials conduct electricity best?
Which materials conduct heat best?
Sounds from different rubber bands (or glasses of water)
Which toy ear rolls farthest?
Which materials dissolve in water?
Which paper towel absorbs the most water?
Will an ice cube melt fester when crushed up?
Do coins corrode more is salt or fresh water?
How vinegar affects egg shells?
How a shadow changes throughout the day?
Measuring rainfall, with a rain gauge
More Project Ideas
Observations
Fingerprints
Shadows
Crystals
Properties of solids, liquids, and gases
Objects that block and pass light
Demonstrations
How heat is transmitted
As energy-efficient home
What makes a hot air balloon rise?
Expansion of solids, liquids & gases when, heated
How a thermostat works:
How a toaster works
The steam engine
The periscope
Kaleidoscopes
How binoculars work
Technology
Categories to choose from:• Animated Graphic Design• Non-Animated Graphic Design• Digital Photography • Digital Video Production • Multimedia (with sound and/or images with text) • Non-Multimedia • Robotics• Internet• Project Programming• 3-D Modeling• Case Modification (decoration)• Physical Science• Earth Science• Life Science
All categories may be entered as individual or teams of two.
Must be an original design which allows for motion
Animated Graphic Design Example
Non-Animated Graphic Design is computer-created original art project that has no motion.
Non-Animated Graphic Design Example
Non-Animated Graphic Design Example
Non-Animated Graphic Design Example
Digital Photography
Digital Video Production
Digital Video Production
This category is defined as any original video project that has been edited on a computer with digital video editing software and exported into a digital video format.
The project must be displayed for viewing on a computer.
Computer-based reports or creative presentations which
include sound and/or images with text.
How does this help the sea turtles?
Sea turtles spend 90% of their lives in the ocean. Learning about where sea turtles spend their lives helps scientist discover the reasons why they are endangered and what to do about it.
Map taken from Caribbean Conservation Corporation
website
Multimedia Example
Multimedia Example
Multimedia Example
Projects, without sound, using non-multimedia
software
Non-Multimedia Example
Non-Multimedia Example
Working functional pieces of electronicsin which movement and intent is controlled
through student-created programming
Robotics Example
Robotics Example
Robotics Example
Websites, Chat Rooms, Interactive Games,
Bulletin Boards, Podcasts, and Blogs
Self-executing programs created using programming languages such as BASIC or LOGO
3-D Modeling
This category is defined as any original artwork that had been created and can be modeled in
three dimensions.
3-D Modeling
CASE Modification
CASE MODIFICATION
A student may decorate, paint, add lights or moving parts to a working computer.
CASE Modification
Use your imagination and fancy up those computers for a fun event!
Engineering Categories
• Inventions• Problem Solving Project• Up-Cycling• Mechanical • Aerospace• Chemical• Civil
Engineering Project Examples
ARTS Categories
• Book Reports• S.S. Projects• Drawing• Painting• Sculptures• Fashion Design• Hair Design• Music
ARTS Project Examples
Mathematics Categories
• Geometry Design• Math Challenges• Scale Models
Math Design Examples
How to Register for the Fair• Select a category (team or
individual).
• Return the parent consent form and registration form to Mrs. Ford
• Complete your project. (It’s OK to ask for advice, but you must do the work YOURSELF.)
• Present your project and worksheet for judging on the day of the fair.
WHEN ???• Start on your project now.
• Registration ends November 20, 2013.
• Projects are due on January 15th.
• Projects will be on judged on January 16th.
• The S.T.E.A.M. Fair Night & Project Viewingwill be on Thursday evening, January 16th.
• There will be a schedule for class viewing
Sci-Tech Fair& S.T.E.M. Night
• Wednesday, January 10, 2012:
• Projects will be on display 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. during S.T.E.M. Night.
• Interactive family activities
• Winners announced during the event.
Interested in the Fair???
Go to the Feldwood Elementary website for more information.Talk to Mrs. Ford , Ms. Ngo, or your teacher for more information.
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