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What is a Science/Technology Fair?
An public exhibition and celebration of projects
completed by students that have a science or technical orientation.
The primary purpose of the fair is to provide an opportunity to reinforce
science/technical concepts and skills in children. However, in the process, it also
reinforces a child's knowledge and skills in all subject areas.
Children are rewarded for their efforts at the fair with immediate feedback from the fair
attendees. As further further encouragement, each student participant receives an official
'Award of Commendation' for their efforts and a special unique award for each project.
For technology projects, instead of doing a chemistry experiment, a child may choose to do
a project using a computer or other technical apparatus, such as a tape recorder.
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A Science/Technology Fair is an excellent way for a
child to use and reinforce the breadth of skills and knowledge that they he is currently
being taught in school.
A Science/Technology Fair involves your child in the use
of reading, library skills, grammar, verbal communication skills, mathematics, logic, art,
organizational skills, and science.
A Science/Technology Fair not only provides a means to encourage children to achieve
academically, but also reward a child for working toward a goal over an extended period of
time.
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A Science Fair Project is a exhibition of a child's
exploration into a scientific area of interest. It may involve an experiment, a survey, a
research study, a demonstration, a collection of scientific items, or a display and
explanation of a scientific device. It provides a way for the child to illustrate the
results of that exploration and demonstrate the scientific skills and knowledge gained in
the process.
Science Fair projects usually consist of three basic
components:
Project Display Board
A self-standing set of pegboard or foamboard panels that is used to display several of the
vital elements of a Science Project. A Display Board often contains the project title,
hypothesis, procedure, results, and conclusions. Visual aids (charts, graphs, tables, or
photographs) are included here to add to the attractiveness and thoroughness of the
display. (See the Display Board section
for further details).
Exhibit Materials
These are items or objects that will be used by your child in the study of his topic. For
example, if the project were about a collection of rocks, the actual rock collection would
be part of the exhibit materials. If your child's project involved making a model, then
the model could be displayed. Tools and other devices used to assist the study could also
be displayed.
Written Report
A written summary of all the work your child will perform to develop and implement his
project. There are no hard and fast rules as to how your child should write his report,
but some suggested guidelines are provided in the Written Report section.
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With technology projects, instead of doing a chemistry
experiment, a child may choose to do a project using a computer or other technical
apparatus, such as a tape recorder.
For example, the child may choose to create a multimedia
presentation using a computer, or write a computer program that serves some function or
produces graphic images...etc.
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There is no cost to participate.
Also, many science/technology projects can be performed using materials that are commonly
available in most homes or businesses.
If they so choose, additional expenses may be incurred by parents in an effort to
assist their child in their project endeavor.
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The Ilchester Elementary School PTA is the sole sponsor
of this Science Fair. Questions or requests for assistance MUST be referred to the PTA
Science Fair Committee. Contact Information for those individuals follows:
Please do not refer your questions to the Ilchester school staff, as they
are busy teaching our children.
Currently, you may call or e-mail the following
individuals with any questions or concerns:
Bob Clark ed-tech@home.com)
Courtney Watson watson@home.com)
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Any, as long as the subject matter concerns
science/technical concepts and skills, or utilizes some sort of technical apparatus
(computer, tape recorder, camera...to perform.).
Science kits are also OK to use.
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This web site has a page for just such ideas. Try here.
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For this years Science/Technology Fair, projects will
not be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons.
Each project, however, will be awarded an "Award of Commendation", plus a
special unique 'surprise' award.
Judges will still make the rounds, though, allowing for each child to present and discuss
his project. If requested, feedback will be provided from the judges.
Future Science/Tech Fairs may include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards as well as prizes.
Some examples of judging criteria will be posted to this site shortly.
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Each project will be awarded an "Award of
Commendation", plus a special unique 'surprise' award.
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There are only two main 'binding' requirements for a
project in this years Science/Technology Fair.
- The project subject must be about science or technology, or
the project must be completed primarily with the aid of a scientific or technical tool or
apparatus.
- The restrictions listed in the guidelines on
this web site and the "Guidebook for Parents" hand out MUST be followed for
safety and ethical reasons.
However, for a more lasting and rewarding project
experience refer to our recommended guidelines.
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Display Board
A self-standing set of pegboard or foamboard panels that is used to display the project
content (see below).
Click here for more details on the display
board.
Display Content
- Title
- Purpose
- Procedure(s)
- References
- Visual Aids
- Results
- Hypothesis (used only with investigative projects)
- Conclusion
Click here for more details on display
content.
Exhibit Materials
These are items or objects that will be used by your child in the study of his
topic.
Click here for more details
on exhibit materials.
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A written summary of all the work your child will
perform to develop and implement his project. There are no hard and fast rules as to how
your child should write his report, but some suggested elements are
provided below:
- Cover Sheet
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Topic (Hypothesis for experiments)
- Materials
- Background Information
- Research Information
- Vocabulary
- Procedures
- Observations
- Conclusion
- Credits/References
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Try one of our volunteer parent experts:
Ralph Ferraro -
Meteorologist with NOAA
H.(410) 461-0916
E-Mail:
H. laferraro@amdyne.net
W. rferraro@nesdis.noaa.gov
Lisa Grob - Mechanical Engineer
H. (410) 747-8332
E-Mail:
H. GROBFAMILY@aol.com
Dave Leisawitz - Astronomer with
NASA
H.(410) 750-9384
E-Mail: leisawitz@stars.gsfc.nasa.gov
Glenn Unger - Electrical Engineer with
NASA
H.(410) 750-8669
E-Mail: glenn.l.unger@gsfc.nasa.gov
Bob Webber - Research Scientist with JHU
H.(410) 465-8670
E-Mail: bwebber@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
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We've compiled a nice list for you right here.
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Books you can
purchase
Books available at
Howard County Library
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There are no 'required' materials as such. However, each
project will require some materials.
The kind of materials and quantity actually needed for each project will have to be
determined by the child and his parent as they begin to plan and design the project.
A list of sources (with internet links) of scientific materials and apparatus will be
added to this web site in the near future.
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DATE |
EVENT |
| 01/05/99 |
Announcement flyers
distributed |
| 01/14/99 |
Sign-Up forms
collected |
| 01/15/99 |
Guidelines sent to
parents |
| 01/19/99 |
Kick-Off workshop at
Ilchester |
| 02/01/99 |
Projects begin (for 6
weeks) |
| To be determined |
Follow-up/Status
Meeting |
| To be determined |
Science and
Technology Fair and awards ceremony at Ilchester |
| 05/23/99
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IES Excellence Fair
display of selected Science Projects at Ilchester |
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As much time and effort as you and your child desire to
put into a project.
You can work on the project a little each week, or do all of the work in one day.
Obviously, the more time and energy that you and your child put into a project the better
your project will be and your child will have gained more knowledge as a result.
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Yes, we have compiled a list of restrictions that we
feel MUST be complied with, in order to avoid certain safety issues. Also, for ethical
reasons, restrictions were added to limit concerns over the treatment of human and animal
subjects.
Other restrictions were added to help prevent damage to school property and other student
projects during the fair exhibition.
See here for the complete list of project
restrictions.
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