Categories


BONTANY: Study of plant life.
CHEMISTRY: Study of the composition of matter and laws governing it.
EARTH & SPACE: Study of the universe.
ENGINEERING: Technology projects that directly apply scientific principles and practical uses.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Study of pollution sources and there control ecology, recycling, acid rain, etc.
MATH & PHYSICS: Development and application of numerical computations, theories, principles, and laws governing energy, also includes computer science.
MEDICAL/HEALTH: Study of disease and health of humans and animals.
MICROBIOLOGY: Biology of microorganisms. (fungi, bacteria, yeast)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL: Study of human and animal behavior and relationships.
ZOOLOGY: Study of animals.
St. Paul Lutheran Science Fair

Mrs. Burlison's Packet

I Read, I Forget
I See, I Learn
I Do, I Remember

All students 5th – 8th grade will be required to participate in the St. Paul Lutheran School Science Fair. They must enter one project and it must be his/her own work. Parents may "HELP" with things that are dangerous for the student to do on their own. The identical repetition of a previous years project is not acceptable. The student may expand on project, but the research must show significant progress when compared with the previous years work. 5th grade projects will only be exhibition, but top ribbons will be given. The top five projects in each grade 6th – 8th will progress to the State Science Fair held at Weber State University.




Size Restriction

Maximum Height: 198 cm. (78 in.) This does not include the table it will be placed on.
Deep (front to back): 76 cm. (30 in.)
Wide (side to side): 122 cm. (48 in.)
There will be no exceptions!

Unacceptable for Display

  1. Poisons, drugs, controlled substances, any hazardous substances and weapons should not be displayed for safety reasons.
  2. Sharp items such as syringes and needles are not acceptable.
  3. Flames and highly flammable substances are not permitted.
  4. No live animals, preserved vertebrate animals or body fluids may be exhibited at the fair.
  5. No mold, bacteria, or fungi may be exhibited.

Project Display Checklist

  1. Pictures taken during the experiment.
  2. Data notebook and/or background research notebook.
  3. Any equipment or materials used in the experiment. (not on unacceptable list)
  4. Abstract or handout
  5. Title (as a header at the top of the display board)
  6. Hypothesis
  7. Procedure
  8. Results
  9. Conclusion
  10. Applications to the real world.
  11. Charts, graphs, tables, & other visual aids.

 
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Information to Remember about the Science Fair

Remember you are representing St. Paul Lutheran School. You should dress up to be judged. This is an important event at which you should look clean and professional. Dresses (appropriate length) and ties are usual attire, stand up straight and don't chew gum or be eating. SMILE!

Get the judges involved in your project. Let them hold you notebook, research paper, or apparatus. Point out charts, graphs, and photos on your display. Speak loud enough to be heard by all of your judges. Remember to pay attention to what your judges are saying and always be polite. Maintain good eye contact.

Between judges stay at your project because you never know when a judge will be coming or when your teacher is grading you. Practice any part of you presentation that has given you trouble with past judges until it is smooth. You may want to bring a water bottle so that you can take a drink while you're not being judged. Do not leave your project until it is announced you are free to leave.

If you have any questions please contacts Mrs. Burlison by E-mail via In-Class or have the student ask during class.
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