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SC SCIENCE FAIR IENCE FAIR

Calallen Independent School District

SCI SCIENCE ENCE FAIR FAIR

Calallen Independent School District

This year, all GT identified students in grades 1 – 3, Navigation students in Grades 4 & 5, and Navigation students being served in a GT Navigation Science Class in grades 6 - 8 are REQUIRED to participate in the local district science fair. They are NOT required to participate in the Coastal Bend Science Fair – unless they so desire. The new GT State plan requires that:

Why Do Science Fair?

Shree Bose, Grand Prize winner of Google Science Fair 2011

Science Experiment Topic Areas – Projects are grouped into TWO Divisions -

• Physical Science

Area of science which focuses on the study of fundamental behavior of matter, energy electricity, magnetism, chemistry, light, sound, and other elements related to the physical world.

Science Experiment Topic Areas – Projects are grouped into TWO Divisions -

• Life Science / Health Science

Area of science, which will focus

• n the phenomenon of life and the

preservation of health in all

• rganisms. Emphasis is placed
• n interactions between plants

and animals, function of cells and the genetic mechanism, relationships of the human body systems and the influence of injury, disease, and drugs on these systems.

Types of Investigations

• Types of Investigations (based on the Science TEKS)

EX EXPE PERI RIMENT MENT

• VS. DEMONSTRATION
• EXPERIMENT – compares two or more
• things. An experiment has manipulated

variables and one or more controls.

• DEMONSTRATION – illustrates a known scientific
• principle. It does not have a manipulated variable.

Its purpose is not to compare, but to demonstrate how something works.

Investigation Type for Coastal Bend

There are four types of projects that students may enter. These are based (in part) on the Science TEKS:

• Descriptive investigations involve describing and/or quantifying parts of a natural
• r man-made system.
• Experimental investigations involve designing a fair test in which variables are

actively manipulated, controlled, and measured in an effort to gather evidence to support or not support a causal relationship.

• Comparative investigations involve collecting data on different organisms,
• bject, or features, or collecting under different conditions (e.g., times of year,

temperatures, locations) to make a comparison.

• Technology or engineering investigations start with identifying a problem or

need and tend to have an objective of creating technology or engineering design that improves upon existing tools. Example: Which bridge type can hold the most mass? Can I build a more efficient battery by changing the wiring patterns?

Investigation Type

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• PROBLEM – The question you are trying to
• answer. Always state the problem as a

question.

• HYPOTHESIS – A statement of what is being
• investigated. The hypothesis is a “best guess”
• r “educated guess”.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• MATERIALS – A complete listing of all

materials and equipment used to perform the

• experiment. The exact amount of each material

to be used should be listed. Example: 6 rubber bands (number) 90 ml of water (capacity) 1 kilogram (mass/weight) 1 metric ruler (length)

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• PROCEDURE – List the steps followed during

the investigation. List all details used when performing the experiment so that someone else could perform the same experiment and gather the same data. The experiment should be done using metric measurement. The science experiment should be performed at least three times and the three sets of data averaged together.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• OBSERVATIONS – Make clear and careful
• bservations. Carefully collect the experimental

data and keep it in your journal. Record the data on charts, tables, and graphs.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• CONCLUSION – State the outcome of the
• experiment. If the hypothesis was not supported

– then state so – it is okay for the experiment not to support the hypothesis. Include additional information that would explain why the hypothesis was or was not supported.

VARIABLES AND CONTROLS

VARIABLES –

• Manipulated – The factor in the experiment

that is deliberately changed.

• Responding – The factor in the experiment

that reacts or is caused to change as a result

• f the manipulated variable.

CONTROLS– The factors that do not change.

An experiment may contain numerous controls.

EXAMPLES OF VARIABLES

Things that can be changed

• Temperature
• Air
• Soil
• Density
• Motion
• Water
• Light
• Weight
• Friction
• Pressure

CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND TABLES

• All Science Fair entries must contain charts,

graphs, AND tables. (all three required on project)

• The charts, graphs, and tables may be computer

generated by the student with parental help.

• The charts, graphs, and tables may be done

independently by the student on graph paper using map pencils or crayons.

CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND TABLES

• Chart

Provides Information

Graph

Bar graph, pie graph, line graph, picture graph

Table

(can take information to turn into a graph)

Display Backboard

• The purpose of the BACKBOARD is to illustrate the experiment and

conclusions derived from the project. For example, a person viewing the backboard should be able to grasp the general idea of the project and conclusions without talking to the student.

• The BACKBOARD can be constructed from poster board, cardboard,

Masonite, plywood or other material that will STAND UPRIGHT, and can be 3‐sided or 2‐sided. These are available at local craft and office supply stores.

• Size of display boards (inclusive of all materials, headers, decorations,

and supports) may not exceed 48" wide, 30" deep, or 72" in height. Due to space limitations, displays that exceed these measurements cannot be accepted. Written material, drawings, and pictures should be securely attached to the display board. Projects will be displayed on tables 36 inches high.

Display Experiment Neatly

Data: Tables Charts Graphs

Display Experiment

• Items Not Allowed
• No organisms; living, dead or preserved (plants or animals)
• No human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine)
• No human or animal food
• No bacteria or mold cultures
• No liquids - laboratory/household chemicals including water (Exceptions: water

integral to an enclosed apparatus or machine)

• No poisons, drugs, controlled or hazardous substances
• No sharp items (for example: syringes, needles, pipettes, knives, tacks, nails)
• No glass or glass objects unless encased or an integral and necessary part of a

commercial product (for example, a computer screen)

• No pressurized tanks or containers
• No batteries with open top cells (so that battery acid can be seen)
• No dirt, soil, gravel, rocks, sand, waste product, etc.
• No project, device, activity, or substance that may be deemed hazardous to

student health or safety

• No photographs or pictures of animals or people in surgical techniques,

dissections, or necropsies

Bibliography and Acknowledgements

A bibliography and acknowledgements are required for Grades 6‐8, recommended for grades K‐5.

Investigation Journal

• Required for grades 6 – 8
• See http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

for suggested contents and organization

• A good time to introduce the habit of

documentation and organization of ideas

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• No animal projects will be allowed.
• No projects that involve human or animal body

fluids are allowed.

• Human Participant Studies – Must have a

committee approve if –

– Physical activities (exertion, ingestion, medical procedures) – Surveys/Questionnaires (must see ahead of time) – Participant testing a student-design invention or concept – Researcher is the subject – Data/reviews of subjects that have identifiables – Behavioral observations with interactions, changing setting, non-public setting

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Human Participant Studies – That do not have to

be approved by a committee

– Student designed intervention, prototype, computer applications (testing by student only is not a hazard) – Preexisting data/records reviews (statistics – no interaction with humans) – Behavioral/observations at unrestricted public settings (malls, parks) – no interaction nor manipulation of environment and identifiables – Use of preexisting de-identifiable of humans provided by a professional

• Avoid personal pronouns (I, we, you) when

writing information on the display board.

DATES AND CONTACTS

East Elementary

• Grade K - 3

December 2 – Projects Due

• Dec. 4 – Judging

Vanessa Chenault

• Grade K - 3

December 2 – Projects Due

• Dec. 4 – Judging

Brenda Wright & Anna Rodriguez

Wood River Elementary

* The top 2 entries from each grade level will proceed ahead to

the Coastal Bend Science Fair

MAGEE INTERMEDIATE

• Grade 4 & 5

December 2 – Projects Due December 4 – Judging Leslie Startz & Tiffany Galley

* The top 4 entries from each grade level will proceed ahead to the

Coastal Bend Science Fair

Calallen Middle School

• Grade 6, 7 and 8

December 6 – Projects Due December 9 – Judging Rhonda Pruitt

Winners have a great deal of on-line paperwork to complete before approved to go on for CBSF - please plan time to complete all paperwork. * The top 4 entries from each grade level will proceed to the Coastal Bend

Science Fair

Required Forms

Required Forms – K – 5

http://sciencefair.tamucc.edu/index.html

• District – Registration Form (pdf)
• Grades K-2 required forms

Approval form for K-2 projects (pdf) Code of conduct form for K-12 (pdf) Photo consent form (only required for students who wish to post photos of others on their display boards) (pdf)

• Grade 3-5 required forms

Research form for 3-5 projects (pdf) Code of conduct form for K-12 (pdf) Photo consent form (only required for students who wish to post photos of others on their display boards) (pdf)

Required Forms – 6-12

• Grades 6-12 required forms

Abstract form (pdf) Checklist for adult sponsor/safety assessment (pdf) Student checklist and research plan (pdf) Approval form (pdf) Code of conduct/media release form (pdf)

• Grades 6-12 additional forms

Additional forms for grades 6-12 may be needed depending on the project. Students are encouraged to use the ISEF Rules Wizard to help determine the ISEF forms required based on a series of questions about their proposed project/experiment. Regulated research institutional/industrial setting (pdf) Qualified scientist form (pdf) Risk assessment form (pdf) Human subjects and informed consent form (pdf) Vertebrate animal form (pdf) Potentially hazardous biological agents form (pdf) Human and vertebrate animal tissue form (pdf) Continuation projects form (pdf) Photo consent form (for students who whish to post photos of others on their display boards) (pdf)

COASTAL BEND SCIENCE FAIR

• Texas A & M Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi

February 6-8, 2020

(projects will be delivered by student/parent on Thursday & Friday, February 6 & 7)

Winning entries that proceed to the Coastal Bend Science Fair will receive the required information and paperwork from their teachers. Students who participate in the Coastal Bend Science Fair are expected to be present during the entire time slot for interviews with multiple judges. The interview times will be listed in the paperwork provided by your student’s teacher.

Scoring Rubric – Coastal Bend

Calallen Judges Score Sheet

K – 5 6 - 8

Helping your student

http://www.calallen.org/?PN=Pages&SubP=Level1Page&L=2&Divisio nID=11788&DepartmentID=12351&PageID=18145&ToggleSideNav= ShowAll

How to do a Science Fair Project - NASA

https://youtu.be/kKsGonHl0GE

How to do a Science Fair Project - NASA

Videos from NASA on -

• Get your Idea and Do Some Research

https://youtu.be/APQXjxliYsY

• Ask a Testable Question

https://youtu.be/zyhtiwcTMzE

• Design and Conduct your experiment\

https://youtu.be/mjhyUM4JmJo

• Examine your results

https://youtu.be/ZfHG42bPFkQ

• Communicate your experiment and results

https://youtu.be/0qFIiKEamHo

Science Buddies

• Dr. Melana Silva

PK-12 Math and Science Curriculum Specialist 242-7590 CBSF Guidebook Coastal Bend Judging & Scoring Sheet K – 5 Exhibit and Presentation Guidelines 6 – 12 Exhibit and Presentation Guidelines

Calendar

• Board and research Due – Jan. 7
• Judging – Jan. 9

For students who go on to CBSF

• Regional Registration paperwork due –

Due Jan. 11

• Parent/Student deliver project to TAMUCC

– Friday, Feb. 15

• Coastal Bend Judging – Saturday, Feb. 16
• K – 2 : 9 am – 11 am
• 3 – 5 : 10 am – 12 pm
• 6 – 8 : 1 pm – 4 pm