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Science Fair Timeline |
| Task |
Support |
Due Date |
Submission |
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Introduce Scientific Method, Safety, Controlled, Variables,
Metrics, Data Tables, Graphing |
Textbook & Labs |
1/23 |
Class Assignments/Labs |
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Student print and review Student Handbook |
ISEF Science Fair Documents |
1/23 |
Read to become familiar with science project |
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Project Selection: use current
publications to create new interesting projects that have not been
presented at science fair before.
This is the hardest step: selecting a problem
to study.... |
Magazines, Internet, Newspapers
Tips and Advice
Getting Started |
1/30 |
Review Category
Descriptions
to determine what interests you.
Review websites, newspaper or magazine articles for current
research/experimentation being done
by scientists.
View
Past Project & Winners in the International
Science Fair
Topic Selection Wizard
(survey)
Be original. See rubric in
Student Handbook.
Submit Problem & Hypothesis to your teacher for initial overview so
you can begin research |
| Begin Project Data Book.
(required) |
spiral notebook/composition journal |
1/30 |
Keep a record of all the time, tasks,
and money spent on the project like diary. Record notes &
data.
Should be in rough draft form. This
is a diary of your work.
Logbook reflects effort and time spent. |
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Research topics relating to project
to acquire background information
Write Research Paper with APA
Citations. |
Internet, Books, Magazines, Video, Interview
"Turn It In" writing submission software at FPCHS to check for
plagiarism.
Be sure to print the pages specific to Human
Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, Hazardous Pathogens, and Hazardous
Substances from the
2009 Rules & Regulations Print only the pages needed. Some
projects have specific information that must be added to procedures
or APA Citations. |
1/30 |
Think of 3-4 important topics that
relate to the experiment.
Find articles on these topics.
Cite 5 sources using
APA
Citation format.
Citation Machine-APA
Read and highlight information you need to know. Become an
expert.
Write Research
Paper (do not plagiarize-use your own words). |
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Practice completing Forms 1, 1A, Research Plan, and 1B. |
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/document/index.asp |
2/6 |
Use a lab
performed in class to complete the required form. Print.
Use this practice copy as a rough draft for your individual project. |
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Complete Required Forms.
Use the wizard to help you select the forms you need..
Submit to teacher for signature |
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/students/wizard/index.asp
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2/6 |
Type
online or print neatly in blue or black ink.
Research Plan
Use Word document and type heading at the top.
Follow directions carefully and
complete Parts A, B, C, & D.
Incorporate the all of the specifics
at the bottom of the form into the procedures (Part C). Be
specific. Use metrics and repeat trials/use large test groups.
Save for future edits.
Use
APA
Citations
from research articles.
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Get SRC or IRB
Approval if project contains:
Human, Pathogen, Vertebrate, Tissue, or other high risk projects
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Be sure to print the pages specific
to Human Subjects, Vertebrate Animals, Hazardous Pathogens, and
Hazardous Substances from the
2009 Rules & Regulations Print only the pages needed. Some
projects have specific information that must be added to procedures
or APA Citations. |
2/13-2/20 |
After teacher signs forms, you will receive
directions on obtaining SRC or IRB Committee Approval.
Committees usually recommend edits. Start
with a well designed Research Plan.
Email yourself the Word document with Research
Plan so you can edit at school |
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You can begin experimentation if you have all approval signatures.
Enter date you begin experimenting on Form 1A.
Document everything in your project log book |
| During Experimentation |
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Perform in
approved location.
Practice safety. Review safety in textbook and
research.
Document all time spent in Project Data Book.
Take pictures to document project. |
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Write results,
conclusion, and application.
Prepare
PowerPoint for presentation-ask teacher for rubric or use one in
Student Handbook.
Finalize
Project Research Paper
-see
Student Handout. |
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/document/index.asp |
3/20 |
Use
Excel to create data tables & graphs
Write results, conclusion, and
application.
Create class presentation-Use
PowerPoint with LCD or display board
Prepare Abstract Form-Create on Word document and copy/paste to
State Abstract Form @
www.floridassef.net. 250 words or less. Print 3 copies
and sign. |
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Class Presentations
Teacher Selects Projects for School Fair and enters information on
Excel |
Student Handout
Teacher Rubric |
3/30 |
Present project in class.
Audience participation (each student is required to
ask 10 questions during the week for a participation grade).
Teachers select projects-must meet
the scoring rubric in Student Handbook..
Double check all forms are in order and dated before
experimentation. |
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Students advancing to FPCHS Science Fair |
Display Board
Diagram
www.floridassef.net. |
4/3 |
Students convert PowerPoint
presentations to display board presentations
State Abstract goes on lower left corner of display board (use
portrait orientation) |
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FPCHS Science Fair |
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4/9 |
April 9, 2009 in FPCHS 100 Gym
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Set up at 7:45 am
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Judging begins at 8:00
am
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Judging ends at 12:00
pm
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Public Viewing
6:30-7:30 pm
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Awards 7:30 pm
Project Removal –after awards |
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Flagler District Science Fair- |
|
Dec.2009 |
·
FPCHS sends Top 25
Projects to Flagler District Fair in December 2009 at Government
Services Building in Bunnell.
Top qualifiers participate in Tomoka Region Science Fair in Volusia
County in January 2010 |
|
Tomoka Regional Science Fair |
|
Jan 2010 |
Date to be announced
Top Qualifiers compete at Florida State Science Fair in April 2010. |
