Science Fair Information 2018-2019 Stanly County Schools

Purpose of a Science Fair To offer students the opportunity to think deeply about science as it applies to everyday life.

Dates District Fair to be held in the Partnership Room at the Commons on Tuesday January 8, 2019 and . Set up will be from 3:00-5:00. Regional Science Fair is February 2, 2019 State Science Fair is March 2019

Where do I find all my necessary information? www.ncsciencefair.org Reference the above site for… How to do a Science Fair Project. Downloading the Forms needed. Following the Rules for doing the project.

Resources for Science Projects Science Buddies https://www.sciencebuddies.org/student-resources ISEF Science Project Resources https://student.societyforscience.org/science- project-resources Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects https://student.societyforscience.org/science-project-resources Science Fair Project Ideas for Environmental Issues https://www.thoughtco.com/environmental-science-fair-project-ideas-609040

Steps in Developing a Science Fair Project Decide on a topic Plan steps in project Conduct some research about your topic Investigate and collect data Create a display with write-ups and graphics Practice talking about your project

Scientific Method

Present Your Findings… Poster Presentation _Review rules for display and safety _Provide data notebook and research paper _Boards should have: *Title *Background *Hypothesis *Experiment *Results *Conclusions *Discussions/Future Directions *Abstract (on table) _Use more photographs instead of stuff!

Forms Required for All Projects ***Checklist for Adult Sponsor ***Student Checklist ***Approval Form These forms can be found here: http://www.ncsciencefair.org/index.php/students-a-parents/forms