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1 Science Success: Teacher Guide Nicola Simmons ©BASEF 2004

2 Purpose of This Presentation  To demonstrate the match between science fair projects and curriculum expectations  To introduce the content of the Science Success: Teacher Guide and the Science Success: Student Workbook and corresponding slide show  BASEF 2004

3 Meeting Curriculum Expectations – Through Science & Technology Projects Well executed science and technology projects:  Move students through a process of scientific inquiry, and in doing so,  Demonstrate mastery of curriculum expectations in “Developing skills of inquiry, design, and communication”  BASEF 2004

4 Meeting Curriculum Expectations – Through Science & Technology Projects Science fair projects address specific expectations through all strands: 1)Formulate scientific questions, 2)Demonstrate skills to plan and conduct an inquiry, 3)Select and integrate information from various sources, and…  BASEF 2004

5 The Science Success: Teacher Guide  Gives specific examples of how each of the preceding projects directly matches specific curriculum expectations  Provides teaching suggestions to accompany the 22 activities from the student workbook  Outlines tips for running a school or class fair  BASEF 2004

6 The Science Success: Student Workbook  Provides 22 activities that move students through the science project process.  Can be used by self-directed students to complete the work independently, or  Sheets from the workbook can be printed and handed in for assessment purposes.  BASEF 2004

7 The Science Success Student Slide Show  Walks students through all the steps in the process of completing an excellent science fair project  Can be used to make a class presentation, or independently by self-directed students  Is designed to be used in conjunction with Science Success: Student Workbook  BASEF 2004

8 A Word About Assessment  Can use the judging rubric (Appendix III in Teacher Guide; Appendix I in Student Workbook)  Can design your own assessment rubric Students who have the rubric prior to project work complete better work, and higher level projects!  BASEF 2004


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