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Science & Engineering Fairs 101
Basics: 6th - 8th Grade Science Performance Task by Chandra Wilkemeyer, Regional Fair Director Biology Teacher, Liberty School
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Why is the Fair important?
Helps involve students in differentiated STEM activities. Helps boost science understanding (and future SOL scores). View 2016 Highlights Video Innovation Inquiry Differentiating instruction Experiential Learning
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Flow of Science & Engineering Fairs
Classroom Fairs Classroom "Fairs" School Fairs Middle Schools: Select 6th - 8th graders High Schools: 9th -12th graders Regional Fair Jr. Div. – 6th -8th Sr. Div. – 9th - 12th *12 projects may be selected from each middle and high school to go on to the Regional Fair *10 projects will be selected from the Jr. Div. to earn a cash prize and participate in Broadcom Masters
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Advanced Fair Opportunities
Regional Fairs State Fairs Intel ISEF: International Science and Engineering Fair Advanced Fair Opportunities Broadcom MASTERS: Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering Rising Stars Legend: Both Divisions (Grades 6-12) Junior Division Only (Grades 6-8) Senior Division Only (Grades 9-12)
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Your Task: Educate Communicate Regulate Prepare Enthuse
Use the books and resources Communicate With parents, guardians and administration Regulate Use the forms required Insure student safety Prepare Follow the proposed guidelines Pay attention to deadlines (especially the registration deadline!) Enthuse Your attitude is contagious
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Lead by Example
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Your Web Resources: Web resources - www.FauquierScienceFair.com
Points to Intel ISEF Resources Points to other web links
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Your Text Resources: Junior Division (Grades 6-8):
So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project (suggested by Carol Ina Ramsak) Senior Division (Grades 9-12): Students and Research
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So You Have to Do a Science Project:
So You Have to Do a Science Fair Project Where Do You Begin? Project Ideas Gathering Information: …Treasure Hunt Guess What? The Hypothesis Test Your Guess: Experimentation Write it Down: Recording Observations Get it Together: Organize Your Data Pick up the Pieces: The Research Paper Show it Off: The Backboard Make it Perfect: Finishing Touches Give it Your All: The Science Fair You’re a Winner: What’s Next? Beyond the Local Fair
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Additional “Text” Resources:
Packet: 6th - 8th Grade Science Performance Task Spanish version ISEF Rules booklet
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Your “Human” Resources:
School’s Science Fair Coordinator Science Fair Director Supervisor for Science
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Who’s Who in the Fauquier County Regional Science & Engineering Fair
School: Science Fair Coordinator: Fauquier High School Mrs. Debbie Fisher Kettle Run High School Ms. Nikki Jenkins Liberty High School Ms. Jen Clark Dr. Allen Atkins Mountain Vista Gov. School Mrs. Dee Thompson Homeschooling Representative Mrs. Kelly Zieg Wakefield School Neil Shaw Auburn Middle School Mr. Dan Garrison Cedar Lee Middle School Mrs. Bobbi Lynn Hauser Highland School Mrs. Erica Deane Marshall Middle School Mrs. Ashley Bringenberg Taylor Middle School Mrs. Sarah Cheatwood Warrenton Middle School Mrs. Kay White Mountainside Montessori Ms. Janelle Stewart Providence Christian Academy Dr. Young Shin Midland Christian Academy Mrs. Becky Mullins Fresta Valley Christian School Ms. Jayme Jones Mr. Bryan Logan ***************************************************** Regional Fair Director Mrs. Chandra Wilkemeyer Assistant Fair Director/ Mrs. Dee Thompson Jr. Div. Head Judge Private/Home School Coordinator Mrs. Erica Deane /Sr. Div. Head Judge FCPS Instructional Supervisor Mrs. Pam Pulver for Science, Health & PE Who’s Who in the Fauquier County Regional Science & Engineering Fair
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Beware to Screen for Potential Dangers With the Following:
Vertebrate animals No harm (mental or physical) Humans No release of personal/private info. Hazardous chemicals Hazardous biological agents No exposing of unknown bacteria/mold.
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Metric, Metric, Metric Students must use metric throughout Celcius
Meters Liters Sec
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Experimental vs Engineering Process
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Experimental vs Engineering Process
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Timeline of Fairs: Classroom Fairs: 1/29 – 2/2, winners go to:
School Fairs: 1/5 – 2/23, winners go to: (Choose individual dates so judges can be “shared”) Jr. Division Regional Fair: Saturday, March 17th (FHS Cafeteria) Registration Deadline is March 2nd Advancement beyond the Regional Fair: Top 10 % of Junior Division (approx. 10) –> Broadcom MASTERS (June) Top 10 Senior Division –> State Science VMI (March) 1 Grand Prize, Senior Division–> Intel Los Angeles, CA (May)
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Under consideration for this year…
6th Grade will get posters Poster presentations in class. 7th and 8th Grade will create Powerpoint/ Google Slide. Slideshow presentations given in class. Only 1-2 projects per class are selected and then turned into a poster board for the School and Regional Fairs. Other top projects can create a poster and do a “showcase”. Consider using tablets for digital judging. Form has already been created.
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