1. Uplift North Hills 2015-2016

2. Rationale  As educators, it is one of our greatest hopes that our scholars grow up to be independent, problem solving, well rounded, lifelong learners. Science Fair can be a powerful and effective means to achieving this end. The evident purpose of Science Fair is for scholars to experience the Scientific Method firsthand by generating a question of interest, designing the experiment, collecting and analyzing data, and synthesizing a conclusion. The benefits don’t end here. By scholars investigating real world issues, they become solution oriented individuals. When they work with other team members, they learn those essential interpersonal skills. By writing research plans and abstracts, as well as, reading through scientific articles, they strengthen literacy skills. Science Fair can hook scholars and gear their minds towards future science careers – and we need more scientists in the US! You, as a SF supporter, have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational trajectory of our scholars.

3. Guidelines  Science projects are mandatory K-5 at NHP  K-1: Project is done as a class  2-4: Projects will be done in pairs or groups of 3 (within your classes)  5: Individual student projects  Projects are counted as a daily grade in grades 3-5  Adhere to the Science Fair packet due dates  Project must be an experiment and not a demonstration  Research journals/notebooks are recommended but not required  Know Uplift’s Requirements for SF Projects Uplift RequirementsUplift Requirements  Go over the rubric with your scholars Primary RubricPrimary Rubric

4. Campus Fair  Date: December 8, 2015  Venue: Primary Gym  Time: 8:00-11:00am (setup, judging, classroom visits, cleanup)  Participants: Top 3 projects from each class 3-5 and K-2 projects  Awards: PYP Awards will be given by Deans/Director  Finalists: 3 per grade will advance to Uplift Science Fair on Jan 16  Next steps: Coordinator will meet with winners, provide feedback, arrange transportation and ensure they follow Dos and Dont’sDos and Dont’s  Regional Fair: Winners from Uplift’s local fair will advance to the TWU fair on April 9 Science Fair 2016Science Fair 2016

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