Donato, Lynn / 2018 Science Expo

MEMORIAL SCHOOL

2018 ACADEMIC EXPO

January 29^th, 2018

Dear 5^th and 6^th Grade Parents/Guardians,

Please keep the evening of Thursday, April 19th, 2018 available so that you may attend the Memorial School Academic Expo! The Expo will be held from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Students will be expected to attend and present their projects to spectators at the Expo.

During the next few months your child is required to complete a science project which uses the scientific method or engineering design process to solve a problem. Science projects are primarily independent study assignments involving experimentation on a topic of individual interest. The educational benefits to the student who completes a project are numerous including developing skills in writing, oral presentation, creative thinking, and problem solving. Students may work independently or with a partner (see Partner Agreement on page 4).

Most of the work will be completed at home. Close supervision will help your child develop good time management skills and will ultimately result in a quality project. Please monitor his/her progress, provide encouragement, and sign off on the specific due dates. Your support is key to a successful project. Please do not allow your involvement to extend any further in order to assure equity and promote student learning!

Please look through the following information and discuss the expectations with your child. Next, sign and return the Entry Form (p. 9) and Partner Agreement Form (p. 10) (due Friday, February 9^th, 2018) so that we know that you have received this form and are aware of the project and who your child is working with. This complete packet is also posted on the Memorial webpage. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email your child’s science teacher or leave a message with the front office.

Sincerely,

Memorial School 5^th and 6^th Grade Science Teachers

CHECKPOINT DATES

Mark your Calendars!!!

___ Entry Forms and Partner Contract due Friday, February 9^th, 2018. (Quiz Grade)
- One per pair
- Pages 9 and 10
___ Purpose and Hypothesis due Friday, February 23, 2018 (Quiz Grade)
- One per student
- Page 11
- Purpose: A detailed statement that explains the purpose of the project and why it was chosen
- Hypothesis: A short, concise guess of what you think will happen and why

___ Materials and Procedures due Friday, March 9th, 2018. (Quiz Grade)
- One per student
- Page 12
- Materials: List the materials needed
- Procedures: List the steps needed to be taken from beginning to end of the project

___ Observations and/or Raw Data due Thursday, March 29^th, 2018. (Quiz Grade)
- One per student
- Page 13
- Observations: Statements and descriptions of what you have observed
- Raw Data: Measurements, numbers, or any information you have gathered in regards to your project

___ Final Project (Tri-fold and Oral Presentation for 5^th Grade) and (Tri-fold, 3 paragraph essay, and Oral Presentation 6th Grade only) accepted between April 13^th ~, April 17th, 2018. The specific date for your class will be determined by your teacher. (Test and Lab Grade – NO lates will be accepted)

NOTE: Each checkpoint is minus 10 points for each day late (does NOT apply to the final project).

RULES

All students of all grades are required to participate.
Students may work independently or with one partner in the same grade.
Relatives and friends may guide or advise a student with his/her science fair project, but remember that this is a student project.
Caution and safety practices are to be observed and followed at all times.
The following are prohibited:

live animals
open flames
unapproved substances or chemicals
volcanoes (ex. Combining baking soda and vinegar)
oobleck, gloop, or slime

Absolutely no late projects will be taken. There will be a four day window for submission.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your science teacher.
Students are expected to attend the Expo on the evening of Thursday, April 6, 2017.

CHECKLIST

___ Think of a problem or choose a topic you would like to explore.
___ Form a hypothesis, or an educated guess to what the result may be.
___ Gather the materials necessary for the project.
___ Consider the procedures for the project and follow them.
___ While working on the project, make sure to collect data, make graphs, and/or take pictures.
___ Once the project is completed, analyze your data and take note of your results.
___ Draw a final conclusion.
___ Work on the tri-fold. Make sure each heading and the required information is neatly presented on the tri-fold in order. Refer to the diagram of the tri-fold in this packet before you paste everything on.

___ 6th Grade Only! Type up your 3 paragraph essay abstract and make sure to include a bibliography. Give credit where it is due. Plagiarizing will NOT be tolerated. Be sure to explain the science behind your project.

___ Attend the Expo on the evening of Thursday, 19^th, 2018.

PARTNER AGREEMENT

By signing the contract, I understand that:

I do not have to work with a partner, but I have the choice to work with a partner who is in the same grade.
I have read through this packet and am aware of the check point dates, my responsibilities, and the rules.
I must meet all of the deadlines for the science fair checkpoints.
Other than the final project (tri-fold and final abstract), I must turn in my own copy of the work.
I have to work in a cooperative manner with this person through the entire project.
If my partner and I are in two different classes, we will give two separate presentations and will be responsible to explain the project in its entirety.

See page 10 for the actual contract that needs to be turned in by Friday, February 9th, 2018.

TRI-FOLD

This is how your tri-fold should be set up.

Purpose, problem OR question

Hypothesis

Materials

Title

Data, graphs and/or pictures go here.

Procedure

Results

Conclusions

ABSTRACT

6^th Grade Only!

Three paragraph abstract:

Paragraph 1: introduction/purpose/hypothesis
Paragraph 2: procedures
Paragraph 3: data/results/conclusion

Format:

Must be written in third person (No” I,” “we,” “me,” or “my”)
Double spaced
1 inch margins
12 point font (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri)
5 to 8 sentences per paragraph
Bibliography attached at the end (the directions are on the next page)
Absolutely NO plagiarizing

BIBLIOGRAPHY FORMATS

6^th Grade Only!

Book:

Author's last name, first name. Book title. Additional information. City of publication: Publishing company, publication date

Example:

Allen, Thomas B. Vanishing Wildlife of North America. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 1974.

Article:

Author's last name, first name. "Article title." Periodical title Volume # Date: inclusive pages.

Example:

Kanfer, Stefan. "Heard Any Good Books Lately?" Time 113 21 July 1986: 71-72.

Internet:

Author's last name, first name (if available). "Title of work within a project or database." Title of site, project, or database. Editor (if available). Electronic publication information (Date of publication or of the latest update, and name of any sponsoring institution or organization). Date of access and <full URL>.

Example:

Devitt, Terry. "Lightning injures four at music festival." The Why? Files. 2 Aug. 2001. 23 Jan. 2002 <http://whyfiles.org/137lightning/index.html>.

GRADING

You will be graded on the following:

Tri-fold
Abstract (6^th Grade Only)
Oral presentation

Please refer to the rubric on page 8.

Science Fair Rubric

0 = No Evidence 1 = Some Evidence 2 = Clearly Evident
Tri-fold
The display board includes the following:
· Title	0 1 2
· Question/Problem	0 1 2
· Hypothesis	0 1 2
· Materials	0 1 2
· Procedures	0 1 2
· Data/Graphs	0 1 2
· Results	0 1 2
· Conclusions	0 1 2
The sections are in the correct order.	0 1 2
Neatness	0 1 2
Effectiveness	0 1 2
Proper punctuation, spelling, and capitalization	0 1 2
Display Total:	/24
Oral Presentation
Speaks clearly	0 1 2
Voice Projection	0 1 2
Eye Contact	0 1 2
Knowledge of Material	0 1 2
Oral Presentation Total:	/8
Abstract
The abstract includes the following:
· Introduction	0 1 2
· Question/Problem	0 1 2
· Hypothesis	0 1 2
· Materials	0 1 2
· Procedures	0 1 2
· Data/Graphs and Results	0 1 2
· Conclusions	0 1 2
· Bibliography	0 1 2
Proper punctuation, spelling, and capitalization	0 1 2
Abstract Total:	/18
Subtotal:	/50
Deductions:
Total:	/50

*Abstract 6^th Grade Only Final Project is out of 50 points

5^th Grade Final Project is out of 32 points *

ENTRY FORM

Fill out the form neatly and hand it in to one of your science teachers.
Hand in ONLY one form per pair by February 9^th, 2018.

Grade: __________________

Student One:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Science Teacher and Period: _______________________________________________________

Student Two:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Science Teacher and Period: _______________________________________________________

Title of Project:

______________________________________________________________________________

Brief Description about the Project:

______________________________________________________________________________

Do you need an electrical outlet? _____yes _____no (plugs must be in good shape)

Teacher use only:

Location: _________________________________________

Project #: ________________

PARTNER CONTRACT FORM

Directions:

Read the contract (page 4) and look through the rest of the packet.
Student One fill out the form neatly and pass it on to Student Two.
Student Two fill out the form neatly and hand it in to one of your science teachers.
Hand in one form per pair by February 9, 2018.

Student One:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Science Teacher and Period: _______________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________________________

Parent’s email address: ___________________________________________________________

Parent’s phone number: ___________________________________________________________

Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________________________

Student Two:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Science Teacher and Period: _______________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: _________________________________________________________________

Parent’s email address: ___________________________________________________________

Parent’s phone number: ___________________________________________________________

Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Title of Project: _________________________________________________________________

Date Due: February 23, 2018 Date Handed In:_____________________________

Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________________________

PURPOSE AND HYPOTHESIS

Purpose:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hypothesis:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Title of Project: _________________________________________________________________

Date Due: March 9, 2018 Date Handed In:_____________________________

Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________________________

MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES

Materials:

Procedures:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Title of Project: _________________________________________________________________

Date Due: March 29, 2018 Date Handed In:________________________________

Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________________________

OBSERVATIONS AND RAW DATA

Observations:

Raw Data:

Last Modified on March 20, 2018

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