2. * SCIENTIFIC METHOD * See packet page 4

3. * STEP 1: * Find a project (keep it simple). * Must involve an experiment * Samples (last 6 pages of packet)

4. * STEP 2: * Research * State problem in the form of a question. * HYPOTHESIS – educated guess

5. * STEP 3: Test Hypothesis * Do your experiment (let the student do it – make sure project is at their level). * Collect Data (observations, what happens, what doesn’t happen)

6. * STEP 4: Organize and Analyze Data - prove or disprove your hypothesis - draw conclusions

7. * RULES AND REGULATIONS * See science fair packet page 9

8. * JUDGING * 5 th Grade GT students

15. NO!! (not K-2 level)

17. * The timeline for the Science Fair will be as follows: * February 28 th at 3:30 pmScience Fair Parent Meeting * March 18 th Project Selection Form Due Turn in to student’s teacher * April 15 th Tri-board due in class * April 19 th *Science Fair - Award Ceremony in Gym 1:30 pm *parents are invited to attend awards ceremony only

18. QUESTIONS