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MBVM 8th Grade Science Fair
7th Grade Planning for
Experiment Choice
The Science TOPIC
is not as
important as the
KNOWLEDGE GAINED from the experiment
Regional Website www.jdstaregion11sciencefair.org
REVISED EXPERIMENT The student may REVISE their 7th grade experiment, and
MUST CHANGE THE MANIPULATED VARIABLE
Engineering Design Project Prototype Testing, Redesign, Final Design
Be realistic about the amount of time needed and equipment.Remember that all projects must answer a definite scientific question or solve a problem using METRIC measurements.
Start early - Do not wait until the last minute
SCIENCE FAIR REPORT(Illinois Junior Academy of Science)
IJAS REQUIREMENTS
1) Formal SCIENCE REPORTABSTRACT – Summarizes their Project
SAFETYENDORSEMENTS (HUMAN/NON-HUMAN TESTING)
TITLE PAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PURPOSE AND HYPOTHESIS BACKGROUND RESEARCH EXPERIMENT PROCEDURE-metric measurements EXPERIMENT RESULTS – TABLES, GRAPHS ANALYSIS CONCLUSION REFERENCE PAGE PICTURES
2) POWER POINT AND ORAL PRESENTATION (NOTECARDS)
What is the Purpose?
Purpose – Scientific method, Project Design
Expectations – Parental Support
Students understand science
How can we accomplish this …..
Science Fair Spring Schedule:
7th Grade Goal: Revise Experiment/Choose New Use Research and Writing Skills
March: Choose Science Fair Topic/Design Topic
Design Experiment Procedure/Design
April: Complete Trial #1 at homeResearch to understand science
concepts May: REVISED – 3 References (1 book, 2 internet) NEW - 7 References (2 books, 5 internet) Revise/Write “Research Background” paper
Use APA Citation format; APA Reference page
Summer/Fall ScheduleOptional - Experiments CAN BE completed during
the summer if it works for your family schedule
June – September: Experiment Testing
15 Trials, Metric
September – October: Experiment Results
Final Report
November: Power point Notecards
December: Report Printing Presentation Practice
7th Preparation for 8th Grade Science Fair Report
1)Students may choose to have a partner in 8th Grade BUT MUST DESIGN A NEW EXPERIMENT
Experiments completed AT HOME or LAB Measurements must be metric (mm, cm, mL, s, etc.)Research completed as homework with parental help
Science Fair Goals by May:a. Experiment procedure, materials gathered, and
Experiment Trial #1 completed at homeb. Organize Research Topicsc. Gather references materials by 4/25 (2006-2014 Copyright)d. Write “Background Research” paper with citationse. Complete APA Reference page
EXPERIMENT
ORGANIZE EXPERIMENT
Safety Procedure Essential
Parent Supervision FOR ALL TRIALS
GATHER MATERIALS Borrow equipment before purchasing supplies
Research References7 References(NEW Project)
2 References (REVISED Project)1) SCIENCE BOOK from school (1)2) Additional Science Book or Journal (1)3) REVISED: Internet Reference (1) NEW: Internet References (5)Students will learn to: a. Research – Website Reliability b. Note taking/Summarizing skills c. Understand Summarizing vs. Plagiarism
PARENT REVIEW NEEDED FOR ALL WORK BEFORE STUDENT TURNS IT IN TO A TEACHER FOR GRADING!!
References from LibrariesLimited Resources at local libraries
(Can use INTERLIBRARY Loans - Plan time)
Books – If purchasing books, donations to our Science Fair Library are appreciated!
*Student responsible for bringing
1 BOOK to school by April 25, 3014*
Background Research Formal Report Organization:
a. Topic Research Organization List
b. Gathering Research References
c Note taking/Summarizing/Writing SkillsFormal Sentence structure (NO “you, I, we”)
Double spaced, Size 12 font (Times New Roman)
Diagrams/Pictures (Need Titles/Reference Information)
5-7 pages (1500+ words)
New -7 References (2 books, 5 internet resources)
Revised – 3 References(1 book, 2 internet resources)
APA format (Citations listed for each paragraph)
APA Reference page (APA e-book, Bedford Bibliographer on
Mrs Gaca’s and Mrs. Darling’s website)
Parental GuidanceREVIEW REQUIREMENTS HELP THEM TO STAY ORGANIZED
MEET DEADLINES REVIEW PAPERS
TRANSPORTATION
WORK COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT with TEACHER AND PARENTAL SUPPORT
Goal: Promoting college and career readiness by fostering independent inquiry, research, and writing skills
Parent Support – Communication is Key to Success
Your role is essential for their success with this project!
1) Help organize a schedule that works for your family 2) Help with research (books and internet research)
3) Review their work and help with corrections
Offer support and encouragement, help them learn to overcome problems
Praise their good efforts.
If in doubt, we encourage you and your child to MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE TEACHER
HELP IS A “CLICK” AWAY!
School website: www.mbvm.org
Mrs. Smith’s Website (Experiment/Final Report)
Mrs. Gaca’s Website (Background Research)
Mrs. Darling’s Website (Background Research)
Regional Science Fair Website:
www.jdstaregion11sciencefair.org