KDM Science Fair!
Elementary Science Fair
•Anyone in 4th and 5th grade can participate!
Chester County Science Research Competition – Jonas Salk Fair for 4th-5th
graders• Top 10 projects from each
Elementary School (Five from 4th and Five from 5th) will advance on to this
level.
• Only one “Team” project from a grade level may advance on to
Chester County
What is Science Research?
• Science research is an opportunity for you to investigate an idea that you find interesting.
• You can use books, internet, encyclopedias, parents, teachers, scientists, etc.
Topic Ideas
Behavioral and Social Science:Human and animal behavior, social and community
relationships
BotanyStudy of plant life
Chemistry
Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it
Plastics, fuels, pesticides, soil chemistry, etc.
More Project CategoriesComputer Science
Study and development of computer hardware, software engineering, Internet networking and communications, graphics (including human interface)
Consumer Science
Research normal use of products including product testing and comparison.Study human preferences.
Earth and Space Science
Geology, oceanography, meteorology, geography, astronomy, planetary science, etc.
EngineeringTechnology; manufacturing and practical uses
mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, electrical, photographic, sound, automotive, marine, heating and refrigerating, transportation,, etc.
Environmental Science
Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; ecology
And More!Mathematics
Various numerical and algebraic computations, Calculus, geometry, number theory, statistics, probability
Medicine and Health
Study of diseases and health of humans and animals
PhysicsTheories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter
Zoology
Study of animals
TeamProjects will be team projects if completed as a team, no matter what category area
they fall in from above.Two or Three Teammates may work together.
How Do I Develop My Idea into an Experiment?
• After you have learned (researched) everything you can about your project idea, try to think of a way to express your question as a statement that describes what you think will happen. I believe…
• This is your hypothesis!
Keeping a Log Book
• One of your most valuable pieces of work resulting from your science fair project will be your log book or journal.
• This is a day by day record of what you do.
• Be sure to include dates, observations and your thoughts in each entry.
Sharing Your Project
• Your science fair project is an opportunity for you to share the results of your experiment with classmates, adults, and other people interested in your research.
• Organize your science fair board in a logical way. Check carefully for spelling and grammar errors. Be sure to include graphs, charts and pictures.
How Does a Great Science Fair Project Look?
• An outstanding science fair project is neat and well organized.
More Great Projects
What to do now!
1. Fill out the Research Plan.2. Fill in the highlighted paper work
and get a parent signature.
Any questions?Contact Ms. Quinn-Kerins
5th Grade Teacher K. D. Markley Elementary School
[email protected] ext.1406
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