surviving the esm science fair
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Surviving the ESM Science Fair. A Parent’s Guide. Overview. Why Science Fair? Who’s responsible What is included in a good project? How are the projects judged? How do you help your child? Logistics Resources. Why Science Fair?. Promotes inquiry and curiosity - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Surviving the ESM Science FairA Parent’s Guide
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OverviewA. Why Science Fair?B. Who’s responsible C. What is included in a good
project?D. How are the projects judged?E. How do you help your child?F. Logistics G. Resources
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Why Science Fair?Promotes inquiry and curiosityemphasis on using the science and
engineering processesinvestigation by experimentation
(inquiry-based learning) development of critical thinking skillsopportunity for a positive learning
experienceextension of formal science education
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An ESM Science Fair Project is not…The following projects are not
appropriate for science fairs.Library research/informationalExplanation modelDemonstrationsKit building
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An ESM Science Fair Project is…A question that can be answered
by conducting an experiment.Takes the student through the
scientific process.
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Overview of 6 Science Fair Project Steps
1.Ask a question.2.Do background research.3.Construct a hypothesis.4.Test the hypothesis by doing an
experiment.5.Analyze the data and draw a
conclusion.6.Communicate the results.
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Other Elements of a Good ProjectKeeping a log of the process; crude
raw notes and data.Sketches Plan on taking photographs of their
project steps as a visual explanation of their effort.
Be sure to properly credit/acknowledge all sources of graphics, photographs and research.
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How will my child be judged?Please see the draft copy of the
scoring rubric for grades 5-8.Details what should be included
in each component.If not sure, check with teacher,
me, Mrs. Hays or Mr. Cappaert
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PartnershipStudents
• Work• Responsibility
Parents• Encourage• Answer questions• Supervise safety• Come to the fair!
Teachers• Step-by-step assignments• Checkpoints graded along the way
Science Fair
Success
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How can I help my child?Encourage ParticipationMonitor Due DatesHelp Secure MaterialsBrainstorm with your childSupervise experimentsSupport Research Efforts
–Visits to the library– Internet research– Interviews
Support use of rubric
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Child Centered LearningTempting to take controlThis is not about winning, but a
learning experience for your child.
Your job is generally to supervise. If your child asks for help,
appears to be struggling, then you may wish to offer assistance.
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Things Not To Do
• Don’t do the work for your child• Don’t focus on winning• Don’t copy a project
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The Final Product
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Examples
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Example
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Presentation BoardsAn order form will be going home
next week to order either a project board kit (Board, header, wording/letters for titles) or a plain individual board.
Other places to shop for a board: Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Depot, Target
If there is an extenuating circumstance, please let us know.
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LogisticsTeacher should be providing deadlines for
specific parts of the project. ESM Science Fair Expo- April 9- 11th,
2013◦ Homeroom competition first◦ Top 3 go on to school-wide competition
District Wide STEM Expo- May 22nd, 2013◦ Only one student from each of the following
groupings move on to the district wide competition. Prek-2 3-5th grade 6-8 grade
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ResourcesThe staff at ESM is here to help!
◦Mrs. Devlin- Theme coach◦Mrs. Hays- Resident Scientist◦Mr. Cappaert- Resident Scientist◦Mrs. Kaplan- Librarian◦Your child’s teacher
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Resources https://esmsciencefair.wikispaces.com/ www.sciencebuddies.com http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sc
iencefaircentral/ http://www.tryscience.org/
experiments/experiments_home.html http://www.terimore.com/Default.htm http://
school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Parent-Resources.html
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HAVE FUN!!