Science Fair Information

[Pages:17]Science Fair Information

2021-2022

The 2021 SISD District Elementary Science Fair will be held virtually this school year.

Students will use a PowerPoint template and embedded presentation/recording.

What is the Purpose of a Science Fair?

Problem Solving

Students use the scientific method to make predictions, then experiment to collect and record

qualitative and quantitative data

observations.

Critical Thinking

Students compare, contrast and analyze their data citing the evidence that justifies

their claims, explanations and

conclusions.

Science Fair Categories

Physical Science - the science of matter and energy and their interactions

Earth and Environmental Science - any of the sciences that deal with the earth and the study of the environment

Life Science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms

Engineering- combines mathematics, science and technology in order to produce creative solutions to real world problems

Behavioral & Social Science - analysis and investigations of human and other animal behavior

Mathematics (5th Grade Only) ? The study of numbers, measurement, geometry, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets.

What is a good idea for my science project?

This is the first thing you start thinking about when you hear "Science Fair."

Before you get started, you need to know the difference between an experiment and a demonstration.

Science Experiments vs. Demonstrations

Experiment

An experiment tests at least 2 different materials

Example: In which type of soil will a bean plant grow best?

Demonstration

A demonstration does not test different materials

Examples: Making a volcano Creating an electrical circuit

What Does an Experiment Have?

Variable

The material that you change, or are testing, is your variable

It is the ONLY thing that "varies" or changes

Constant(s)

Everything else in the experiment needs to stay the same or "constant"

This is important, so that you can make accurate conclusions

You can turn a demonstration into an experiment!

A demonstration...

If you wanted to create an electrical circuit, you could

change it into an experiment by...

turned into an

experiment

Testing different types of materials or

metals for the electricity to flow through. Or you could test different types of batteries.

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