Science Fair Requirements

The Science Fair is on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 pm, and will be held across the street at Montgomery Park. Mark your calendars for the event.

Scientific Method:

Big Question: What do I want to find out?
Hypothesis: What do I predict will happen?
Materials: What supplies will I use?
Procedure: What steps will I take to perform my experiment?
Data: What things can I count or measure?
Results: What happened? What did I see or observe?
Conclusion: Was my hypothesis correct? Why or why not?


Please remember, this needs to be an experiment, not a demonstration. An experiment will have answers to the above questions. A demonstration doesn’t have a hypothesis.

**Keep experiments simple so students can be more independent with the process and feel successful and confident in explaining their experiment at the Science Fair.

Timeline:
We have a suggested timeline for you to follow to keep the process moving smoothly. Please do not wait until the last minute. This should be an enjoyable experience. This whole process is to be done at home.


February 1-7: Search and choose experiment.
Friday, February 8th: Experiments should be written on the sign up sheet for teacher approval.
February 9-15: Gather materials and discuss procedure.
February 16-23: Choose hypothesis and perform experiment.
Take a lot of pictures!
Feb. 24 – March 2: Assemble science fair board at home. (Boards will be available in the office. Just ask someone in the office to check one out.)


Science fair boards must be completed and returned to school no later than Monday, March 4th.


What needs to be included on the science fair board?
All of the components of the scientific method should be displayed on the board. The students can write or type their information. Please include pictures on the board.

Should my student prepare a speech for their board?
Once the boards are completed and brought to school, we will be working on writing a speech for the science fair during class time. They will be practicing their speeches at school.