Science Projects

Yes it's that time of year again where we're beginning to get under way for the planning of our Science Fair.

Across the syndicate we're taking part in a science interchange (every Wednesday for 5 weeks), exposing the students to a range of different science demonstrations and concepts. The aim of these sessions is to get the students excited about science, and expose them to fun hands-on experiments.

Science Fair:
This year we are giving the year 6's an option of working on either a 'Science Investigation' or a 'Science Demonstration', while the year 5's will work on a 'Science Demonstration'; a great way to introduce them to what happens in a science fair (and hopefully less stress on you at home).

More information will be coming home shortly, detailing a time line and explaining the requirements.

Things to think about now:
- Start looking at ideas for either a demonstration or investigation.
- Purchase a science demonstration board if you don't have one from previous years (approx $12 Paper Tree Tower Junction).
- Our School Science Fair will be taking place in Week 10 of this term.
- Demonstrations to be done as individuals, Investigations can be done individually or in pairs.

GUIDELINES: Note these will be further explained in class soon!

Science Fair Investigations (Same as 2011)

1.        Catchy Title

2.       Question with a purpose: Eg  Question: What bread produces mould the fastest? Purpose: Which bread lasts the longest in the pantry?

3.       Research – in diary

4.       Hypothesis: Try to predict the answer to the problem

5.       Procedure: includes a list of materials

6.       Results: graphs, charts, tables, photos, facts

7.       Conclusion: What you learned? So What?

   -  Log book:All your work is recorded in the log book. Your plans, workings, any research.

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S Science Fair Demonstration:

  - Explain the science behind the demonstration (information report)

  - Procedure: Materials and steps

  - Demonstration on display (where possible)

  - Photo's of demonstration

  - Explain why you chose this demonstration

  - Fun facts relating to your demonstration

  - Results

  - Title

  - Further questions you may have after the demonstration...what if I alter....

Please do not start your investigations or demonstrations until you have discussed it with your teacher!

For ideas on investigations or demonstrations check out the following websites (don't forget the books in the classroom!):
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/?gclid=CMiHkYvP468CFVGApAod_TSJCA
http://www.sciencebob.com/sciencefair/ideas.php
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html