Please return THIS FORM to your teacher or box outside Mrs. Lamfers’ room 302.

SCIENCE FAIR ENTRY FORM Project Title: ___________________________________

________________________________________________________ _________________________ Student’s First and Last Name Teacher (required)

Project Type: _____Investigation _____Demonstration or STEM (2nd and 3rd grade option only) Please give a brief description of the project: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature___________________________ Parent Signature___________________________

Everyone: Electrical outlet needed? Circle if YES 5th graders--would you like to present at the Science Fair (in addition to the class presentation)?. Availability is limited. Circle one: Yes No If Yes, can you present during afternoon conferences? Circle one: Yes No

Please return THIS FORM to your teacher or box outside Mrs. Lamfers’ room 302.

SCIENCE FAIR ENTRY FORM Project Title: ___________________________________

________________________________________________________ _________________________ Student’s First and Last Name Teacher (required)

Project Type: _____Investigation _____Demonstration or STEM (2nd and 3rd grade option only) Please give a brief description of the project: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature___________________________ Parent Signature___________________________

Everyone: Electrical outlet needed? Circle if YES 5th graders--would you like to present at the Science Fair (in addition to the class presentation)?. Availability is limited. Circle one: Yes No If Yes, can you present during afternoon conferences? Circle one: Yes No

PROJECT INFORMATION PACKET SCIENCE FAIR WOODLAND ELEMENTARY Science Fair : Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Sponsored by Woodland PTA

CONGRATULATIONS!! You’ve taken the first step towards the exciting challenge of a science fair project! Expect to have fun, work hard, and learn a great deal about a topic that truly interests you. 2nd and 3rd grade students – it’s a voluntary, at-home project. You may choose a demonstration, or an investigation. 4th and 5th grade students – teachers require a science investigation project. Check with your teacher if you aren’t sure if it’s an investigation. Also, this is an at-home project. Everyone, doing a project ON YOUR OWN will help you learn more about the total process. No partners, please. Remember it is YOUR responsibility to do the work. Adults can assist you in gathering information, materials/ supplies, plus monitor your work.

Project Choice Demonstration: a procedure that explains a principle and how /why something works. This project will include a TITLE, MATERIALS, PROCEDURE, HOW IT WORKS AND WHY IT WORKS, SOURCES.

Investigation (Required for 4th and 5th grade): Conduct a controlled experiment to test a hypothesis. Include: QUESTION, HYPOTHESIS, MATERIALS, PROCEDURE, DATA/RESULTS, CONCLUSION, SOURCES.

Resources Available There is a shelf in the library with lists of possible projects, science books, and science books on the shelves (500-630s). Some suggestions: Hundreds of Science Fair Projects for Students or Elementary School Science Fair Projects. You can ask parents, friends, and teachers for help. Also, if you have Internet access, it is an excellent source to find ideas. Be sure to make it your own rather than just copy what someone else has done. Some website suggestions: www.all-science-fair-project.com www.sciencekids.co.nz www.sciencebuddies.org

Next Steps 1. Read over the information about the project in this packet.

a. Parts of the Project- pgs. 2-3b. Presentation Scoring (optional for 2nd-4th grade) pg. 4

2. Research, read, research… Determine what you would like to learn more about. Then decide ifit will be a good project for you. Talk to your parents about what is needed.

3. Complete the Science Fair Entry form (due March 7) to reserve a place in the gym. Forms areavailable from your teacher, in the library, or outside Mrs. Lamfers’ classroom (in the annex).

4. Be creative! Get started! Check the calendar to help you stay on track to complete the projecton time! Share with others what you’re doing!

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Lamfers. Email, leave a voicemail, or give a written message to the office.

Mrs. Lamfers ~ 5th grade teacher / Science Fair Coordinator klamfers@nthurston.k12.wa.us

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PARTS OF THE PROJECT A. Written Report B. Materials C. Display Board

A. Written Report -- 7 parts*A Written Report form is available. You may sign up in your classroom for a report form. *2nd

and 3rd graders, select either a demonstration or investigation.*All written information should also be on the Display Board.

1. TOPIC, TITLE, (demonstration) OR

QUESTION (investigation)Demonstration example: How Plants GrowInvestigation example: Do plants grow better with plain water or Diet Pepsi?

2. Demonstration: Explain what you want tofind out.

Investigation: HYPOTHESIS – A statement about what I think will be the answer to my question.

Example: I want to find out what will happen if I give the plant coffee instead of water.

Example: If I give one plant water and one Diet Pepsi, the watered plant will grow more.

3. MATERIALS – What supplies will I need?Equipment and materials needed for myproject. Make a list and try to geteverything before beginning.

Example: two potted plants (same size and kind), Diet Pepsi, water, water dropper for measuring liquids, ruler, graph paper, journal

4. PROCEDURE – What am I going to do?

Write down the steps to take.Do it in numbered order.Then, I’ll follow my plan and adjust it ifI need to.

Investigation: be sure to test thehypothesis many times not just oneday, one time.

Example: 1. Label potted plants 1 and 2. 2. Put plants in a warm place.3. Day 1 measure the plant height and graph it.4. Each day put 10 milliliters of water in Plant 1 and10 milliliters of Diet Pepsi in Plant 2.5. Measure the plants every day for three weeks andrecord measurement on the graph (to the nearest ½centimeter).6. Check to see which plant grew more.7. Keep a journal of plant growth in drawings andwords.

5. DATA COLLECTING/RESULTSDemonstration: EXPLAIN How and WhyIT WORKS

Keep accurate records of what you do each time. Investigation: Keep the variables the same.

Show results with data tables, journal, photographs, drawings, charts, graphs, or a combination of these.

Examples:

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6. CONCLUSION – How can I apply thisnew information?Demonstration: WHY did it happen?WHAT did I learn?Investigation: State whether or not myhypothesis was correct/true or not.Once the investigation is done, studythe results and come to a conclusion.Then determine WHY it happened. Besure to include data.

Example: Plant 1 (water) grew from 7cm to 10cm with a growth of 3cm. Plant 2 (Diet Pepsi) grew from 7cm to 12cm with a growth of 5cm. My hypothesis was wrong. The plant given Diet Pepsi grew more. This might have happened because of where I placed the plants, with Plant 2 having more sun or in a warmer area. To start with, Plant 2 might have been slightly taller than Plant 1. This result does not mean I am going to feed plants Diet Pepsi. I should try this again to see if I get the same data/ results.

7. SOURCES AND REFERENCES – Books, websites, articles I usedWrite down the books, websites, and magazine articles used to support my project. I’ll givecredit to the sources of my information. Besides, others might want to know what sources areavailable for my topic! Use this format (including italics, periods and commas):(2nd/3rd graders- need author and title only)

Book – Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Date. Reference (encyclopedia, etc.) – “Title of Article.” Name of Reference. Edition or Volume number. Year. Page(s). Example: "Science is Fun." The Science and Inventions Encyclopedia. 3rd ed., 1997. Internet – Author/editor (if available). “Title of article.” Site URL. Publisher. Publication Date. Date of access. Interview – Person’s Last name, First name, type of interview (in person, phone, text, Facetime). Date of interview. Magazine – Author’s Last name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Magazine name, Day Month Year, Page number(s).

B. MATERIALS

Bring materials and equipment you used in your project for others to view. If it’s too messy or easily broken, bring some of your materials, or include only photos! If your display needs electricity, be sure to mark it on the Entry Form. YOU also need to bring an extension cord. Don’t forget the written report!

C. DISPLAY BOARD

YOUR NAME goes on the back! The Display Board should stand on its own. Consider cardboard, tagboard, or foam board. Boards can often be purchased at Dollar Tree, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, or Office Depot. Hint: Get it early!Table space is approximately 36”x36.”

Be sure to work neatly and carefully! The written report (typed or hand written) can be enlarged to place on the Display Board! Information can be arranged the way you think it will be easy to read and in a logical order. Top to bottom, left to right. Name on the back?

QUESTION/TOPIC

HYPOTHESIS

PROCEDURES –Photos show steps

T I T L E

MATERIALS

RESULTS

CONCLUSION Background / Research

SOURCES

QUESTION/ TOPIC

HYPOTHESIS

PROCEDURES

T I T L E

RESULTS

DATA/GRAPHS

MATERIALS

CONCLUSION

SOURCES

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Presentation Focus _____________________________________________

Introduce Project – topic and why you chose this, then the Question and Hypothesis Tell about a few Important Materials – explain how it helps the project. Procedures – Highlight/summarize the steps taken. Data – What did it show? Conclusion- Analyze the data, restate the hypothesis and give the ANSWER! Optional- What would come next in this research?

Things you might consider including in your presentation:

*How much time did you spend?

* What new scientific skills did you learn?

*How much of the work did you do on your own?

*Which resource was most helpful?

*Make eye contact! Smile!

*Any surprising observations?

*Do you understand the scientific method (question,hypothesis, procedure, data/results, conclusion)?

Science Fair Presentation Scoring

Name _________________ 1= Not clearly evident 2= On track, not quite there 3= You did it!

Student reports on a topic that has been studied and investigated. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4

Presentation has a logical sequence, is organized. If an investigation, it includes steps in the scientific process. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4

Facts given are appropriate and relevant to the topic. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4

Descriptive details are included to support main ideas/findings. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4

Presentation demonstrates thorough understanding of the topic and results. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4

A visual display is used to enhance ideas presented. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.5

Well prepared, presentation is given smoothly.

Presentation not just read from the report or note cards; rather it is given as though talking to the audience. Looks at audience sometimes.

Student speaks clearly, uses correct English, and speaks at an understandable pace. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.SL.5.4, 5.6

Speaks using a level 3 voice, projecting the voice to be heard in the classroom.

______/30 TOTAL POINTS 24/30=3 20-23=2 <19=1 Page 4 of 9

Suggested Timeline for Woodland Science Fair

February/March 2019 Science projects can begin any time!

Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. --To Do List--10 11 12 13 14 FEBRUARY 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 1 MARCH 2Questions?

Ask Mrs. Lamfers

(check with your teacher

about schedule)

Resources-list as you use them! See the Project

Packet for examples.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

E N T R Y F O R M S

D U E T O D A Y

Perfect day for progress

on your project!

Type or write the question, hypothesis, materials, procedures.

Collect data as needed.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Make graph, chart,

diagrams, drawings...

Finish typing conclusion; revise & edit report.

4th/5th Graders- start planning your presentation using your written report.

Finish Resource List.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23Begin display

board(Think simple,

neat, colorful!)

Practice sharing

project with others at

home.

CLASSROOM PRESEN-

TATIONS!(THURS-FRI)

Finish display board.

Written Report (used for presentation), Display Board (have the same information but in different formats.) Bibliography.

24 25 26Ready for Tuesday: Display Board, Written Report/ Presenta-tion Notes, Materials/ Equipment

Science Fair Day!Projects to school gym 8:00-8:35am

Parent viewing: 12:30-7:30.

Please take projects home after 7:00.

Have you decided on a project? Keep in mind some investigations take time!

Search- topics, questions, ideas. Use books in library,

public library, internet.

Have your Science Fair packet?

Forms and information - see Mrs. Lamfers or your teacher. Some information also on the

school website.

Questions? Ask Mrs. Lamfers Some forms available on the school website.Students, check with your teacher first.

Parents, email klamfers@nthurston.k12.wa.us

Decide on your question and hypothesis. Find needed

materials. Write the procedure. Project should be started! 4th/5th gr - Investigation

required.

INVESTIGATION: collect data; do several trials. Record results.

Reach/write a conclusion. DEMONSTRATION/STEM:

Explain the model-WHAT it does, HOW it works, WHY it works,

WHAT you learned.

Introduction to Science FairCommunity Day--JANUARY 16

Select a topic/type of project- investigation or demonstration/model. Begin reading! Take notes!

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Science Project – DEMONSTRATION (2nd/3rd grade only) This project has 7 parts:

1. A title that catches people’s interest2. Materials needed3. A procedure that includes the steps

taken to set up and do thedemonstration.

4. How it works Explain the processfrom beginning to end.

5. Why it works6. Conclusion (refer to the packet for

what to include)7. Sources (refer to the packet for

what to include)

Title

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Materials

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Procedure (A numbered list is often helpful.)

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How it Works (attach a diagram if you would like)

__________________________________________________________________

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Why it Works

__________________________________________________________________

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Conclusion (Include what you learned, what surprised you, what you’d try different if you did it again.)

__________________________________________________________________

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Resources (books, magazines, websites, people used to find information)

2nd/3rd graders- need author and title only Give credit to the sources of all your information. Use this format:

Book – Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Reference (encyclopedia, etc.) – “Title of Article.” Name of Reference.

Example: "Science is Fun." The Science and Inventions Encyclopedia. Internet – Author/editor (if available). “Title of article.” Site URL. Interview – Person’s Last name, First name, type of interview (in person, phone, text, Facetime). Date of interview. Magazine – “Title of Article.” Magazine name.

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You may use additional paper if needed for ANY of the pages!

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Science Project – INVESTIGATION

(This is the short form – use if you’re typing everything.) This project has 7 parts:

1. A question that can be investigated2. A hypothesis (prediction) of the outcome of the investigation3. Materials needed4. A procedure that includes:

a. Logical steps to do the investigationb. Variables kept the same (controlled)c. One variable changed (manipulated)d. Any variables being measured and recordede. How often measurements are taken and recorded

5. Data collected/Recorded throughout the investigation6. Conclusion (refer to the packet for what to include)7. Sources (refer to the packet for what to include)

� Question

� Hypothesis

� Materials

� Procedure (Write steps as a numbered list)

� Data Collected / Results (data table, journal, chart, graph)

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� Conclusion • Explains whether your hypothesis was correct.• Uses data from your table, journal, chart, graph for support/details. Should

include highest/lowest, averages, differences between data…• Gives an explanation of how the data supports your conclusion.• Might include what you learned, what you’d try different if you did it again.

� Presentation Prepared, Practiced

Ready at school on Thursday, March 21

� Resources (books, magazines, websites, people used to find information)

2nd/3rd graders- need author and title only Give credit to the sources of all your information. Use this format:

Book – Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Reference (encyclopedia, etc.) – “Title of Article.” Name of Reference.

Example: "Science is Fun." The Science and Inventions Encyclopedia. Internet – Author/editor (if available). “Title of article.” Site URL. Interview – Person’s Last name, First name, type of interview (in person, phone, text, Facetime). Date of interview. Magazine – “Title of Article.” Magazine name.

4th/5th graders - Give credit to the sources of all your information. Use this format (including italics, periods and commas):

Book – Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Publication Date. Reference (encyclopedia, etc.) – “Title of Article.” Name of Reference. Edition or Volume number. Year. Page(s). Example: "Science is Fun." The Science and Inventions Encyclopedia. 3rd ed., 1997. Internet – Author/editor (if available). “Title of article.” Site URL. Publisher. Publication Date. Date of access. Interview – Person’s Last name, First name, type of interview (in person, phone, text, Facetime). Date of interview. Magazine – Author’s Last name, First Name. “Title of Article.” Magazine name, Day Month Year, Page number(s).

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