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Mrs. Singleton's Projects and Science Fair Page 2nd 9 Weeks: SCIENCE PROJECTS ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DOING A SCIENCE PROJECT! ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE PROPER PAPERWORK SIGNED BEFORE THEY MAY BEGIN. PAPERWORK WENT HOME TUESDAY, OCT 27TH. IT WAS DUE BACK SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN ON TUESDAY, NOV 3RD. THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA SCIENCE FAIR IS: http://www.nefrsef.org I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU GO TO THIS WEBSITE FOR IDEAS AND INFO, TO READ THE RULES AND FIND ANY ADDITIONAL FORMS YOU MAY NEED. PART 1: ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A 2 PAGE RESEARCH PAPER (NOTE - NO TEAM PAPERS. EVERYONE MUST DO THEIR OWN PAPER.) PAPERS ARE DUE: DECEMBER 1ST. SEE RUBRIC BELOW. (Note: THE RULES FOR THIS RESEARCH PAPER WILL BE EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE RULES FOR THE FAMOUS SCIENTIST RESEARCH PAPER STUDENTS COMPLETED THE 1ST 9 WEEKS.) PART 2: Students will have the option of picking one of the 3 following types of projects listed below. ALL PROJECTS DUE:DECEMBER 11TH 1) Science Fair Quality Project - Individual experiment testing a hypothesis. Project will include a 3 section backboard with question, hypothesis, pictures, procedure, data (charts/graphs) a conclusion, lab notebook and an abstract typed on the official NEFRSEF form. For more info, see details below. Points value: 125 pts. 2) Class Fair Quality Project - Individual experiment testing a hypothesis. Project will include a poster with headings that include the question being tested, hypothesis, pictures, procedure, data (charts/graphs) and conclusion. Points value: 100 pts. 3) Rube Goldberg Contraption: 2-person team or individual project designing a Rube Goldberg device that works and includes the use of all six simple machines, labeled. The project must be able to be transported to school. Points value: 100 pts.
Rubric for PART 1: RESEARCH PAPER ON SCIENCE PROJECT Due: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
LENGTH: 2 pages, typed, double spaced between lines with a font size of 12. The page must be full of info. Margins should be set at 1". (Go to Print, page setup to set them.)
REQUIRED INFORMATION: Startling fact in the opening paragraph Information found while researching your science project or info about Rube Goldberg and his inventions if you choose to build a Rube Goldberg machine for your project.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bibliography must include 5 references or sources. 1 must be a book 1 must be the following website: http://www.sciserv.org/isef/document/Rule2009.pdf The other 3 sources may be websites. The bibliography must be typed and follow the format from the bibliography handout I will give you in class.
RUBRIC: Neatly typed, double spaced, font size of 12 20 points Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation 20 Typed bibliography with 5 references, correctly formatted 20 2 full pages of typed info in 4-5 sentence paragraphs with a good intro and conclusion 20 Startling fact in the opening paragraph 20 100 points
Research Paper Rules
1) Give your paper an interesting title. (“Isaac Newton” is not very original.) Put your title, name and date on a separate title page.
2) Do not use contractions – words like don’t and won’t. Type out the two words separately (for example, use do not, will not, is not, etc)
3) Do not use personal pronouns like I, you, me, or we. (In a science fair paper, you should use “the researcher” when you talk about your ideas or hypothesis, etc.)
4) Never ask questions in a research paper like “Did you know….?”
5) Do not chit chat with the reader. Your report should sound formal, like the encyclopedia, but in your own words.
6) Indent every paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 4 sentences.
7) Papers must be typed and double spaced. To double space, go to format, select paragraph, then select double spacing. Do not hit enter at the end of each line. Let the computer space to the next line for you or you will have problems if you try to make changes. SAVE YOUR PAPER SO YOU CAN MAKE CORRECTIONS later. Any paper may be redone for a better grade after I grade them. If you get an “NY” (‘not yet’ ready to grade because there are too many broken rules) it must be redone as no grade will be recorded.
8) DO NOT put your report on your poster. It will go into a project folder if your project is chosen to go to the science fair.
9) Your report does not need pictures.
10) NEVER SAY… “This is my report on….” Or “I hope you like my report on….” (You should have stopped doing so in 5th grade!)
11) Your report should have an introductory paragraph and a conclusion that summarize what your report is about.
12) Have an adult check for grammar and spelling. The computer spell check does not catch everything.
13) Put everything IN YOUR OWN WORDS or you will be guilty of plagiarizing. I read your journals and know how you write and speak, so I will know what is really in your own words and what isn’t. BE CAREFUL! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2: Projects DUE FRI, DEC 11TH SCIENCE FAIR QUALITY PROJECT
You will be doing an experiment to test a hypothesis using the scientific method. For detailed Science Fair info go to nefrsef.org. Elements of a Complete Project: I. Backboard – 3 section board (see below) with the following headings/information: Left side - Problem, Hypothesis, Abstract which goes on the lower left. It must be typed on an Official Abstract form. You can find the form and info on what is required on the abstract by going to nefrsef.org) Please attach it to your board in a plastic page protector. Do not glue your abstract to your board! Center – data, graphs, charts, pictures,etc. Right side – Results, conclusion, bibliography. II. Logbook – Keep day to day notes as you work on your experiment, as well as record your data in your logbook.III. Notebook – Must contain your research paper, forms, and copies of everything on your backboard.RUBRIC:Board is organized correctly,colorful and neat 40All required info is present 30Data is in tables or graphs 10Spelling/grammar is correct 10Conclusion is correct 25Presented well to class 10TOTAL 125
Presenting the ProjectBACKBOARD Your display will be the first thing a judge will see. You want to make sure your display is eye appealing and organized. Many times students feel that the more things they have on the backboard, the better it is. This is not necessarily the case. Sizing Up Your DisplayIt is always better to have a little blank space than to have a jumbled, crowded backboard. Try to make your board as large as you can without breaking your budget. There are, however maximum limits. As stated by the International Science and Engineering Fair Rules, your project cannot exceed the following dimensions: · 76 centimeters (30 inches) in depth · 122 centimeters (48 inches) in width · 274 centimeters (108 inches) in height · If your display is larger than these dimensions, your project will be disqualified. What Judges Should SeeNow that you have worked so hard on your information DON'T STOP NOW! Your science project not only reflects your information, but it is a chance to show your creative and/or orderly side. It is a visual presentation of you and your work. With this important part of your project you need to keep a few things in mind. · REQUIRED SCIENCE FAIR Items: 1) Display board of regulation size 2) Notebook containing project research paper and originals of required forms labeled with project title, name, school, and category, data, conclusion. 3) Completed log book labeled with project title, name, category, and division 4) Official Abstract with all personal information completed. Please fill it out from the official website (Nefrsef.org) print it out and place it in a page protector on the lower left hand corner of your board. Please do not glue it to your board. 5) Notebooks and other visuals can be placed on the table What Can I Display?Review the Display and Safety Inspection Sheet. Make sure that your display does not violate any of the rules listed on this form. Points to remember: · Project sounds must not be distracting to surrounding exhibitors or judges. · Handouts to judges and to the public must be limited to a copy of the Official Abstract. · Photographs or other visual depictions, and audio-visual or multimedia presentations must not contain pictures of persons other than the student exhibitor unless appropriate release forms (Form 4) are in project notebook.
CLASS FAIR QUALITY PROJECT You will be testing your hypothesis about a problem or question you have chosen. You will present your findings on a neat and colorful poster and include the following information under each heading: Problem - what problem or question were you trying to solve? Hypothesis - what did you think the answer to your question would be? Data - measurements of your results presented in charts or graphs. Pictures - or drawings of what your experiment looked like or of you performing your experiment. Procedures - what exactly did you do, including what was your independent variable (what did you change?) what steps did you follow, how did you collect your data, what was your dependent variable (what did you measure?) etc. Results or Conclusion - what does your data tell you? Was your hypothesis correct? Rubric: Board is neat and colorful 15 All required info is present 25 Data is in tables or graphs 15 Conclusion is correct 25 Spelling/grammar is correct 10 Presented well to class 10 Total: 100 points ---------------------------------------------------------- RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE You will design a "Rube Goldberg" machine that contains all 6 simple machines. Each machine must be labled correctly. Note: It may contain more than one of each machine. Instructions/Rubric: 1.The 6 machines must interact, each one causing the next machine to operate. 40 pts 2.Each simple machine must be labeled correctly 20 pts 3. It must be sturdy enough to be brought to school and displayed in working order 20 pts 4. You must present it to the class 20 pts. TOTAL 100 POINTS
1st 9-Weeks Project: Research Paper and Poster On a Famous Scientist DUE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
RESEARCH PAPER
LENGTH: 1 page, typed, double spaced between each line with a font size of 12 and 1” page margins. The page must be full of info, in your own words. (See rules for writing a research paper under the rubrics below.)
REQUIRED INFO YOU MUST INCLUDE: A startling fact in the opening paragraph The date and place of your scientist’s birth Details about the life history Details of their accomplishments in science Why he or she is famous (what discovery did they make, or what did they invent that is important to us today.)
RUBRIC: Neatly typed, double spaced, size 12 font, 1” margins 10 points Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation 10 points All required information (above) included 10 points Full page of information in 4-5 sentence paragraphs 10 points including a good intro and conclusion Startling fact (requires extra research) in 1st para. 10 points TOTAL 50 points
POSTER(Note: YOU WILL USE IT TO TEACH THE CLASS ABOUT YOUR SCIENTIST)
RUBRIC: Neat, covered with pictures or drawings, and facts 10 points Colorful lettering, borders, pictures, etc. 10 points Includes at least 8 pictures or drawings with captions 10 points Presented well to class 10 points Includes facts from “Required Info” above 10 points Note: Facts must be in complete sentences TOTAL 50 points in your own words! Research Paper Rules 1) Give your paper an interesting title. (“Isaac Newton” is not very original.) Put your title, name and date on a separate title page.
2) Do not use contractions – words like don’t and won’t. Type out the two words separately (for example, use do not, will not, is not, etc)
3) Do not use personal pronouns like I, you, me, or we. (In a science fair paper, you should use “the researcher” when you talk about your ideas or hypothesis, etc.)
4) Never ask questions in a research paper like “Did you know….?”
5) Do not chit chat with the reader. Your report should sound formal, like the encyclopedia, but in your own words.
6) Indent every paragraph. Paragraphs must be at least 4 sentences.
7) Papers must be typed and double spaced. To double space, go to format, select paragraph, then select double spacing. Do not hit enter at the end of each line. Let the computer space to the next line for you or you will have problems if you try to make changes. SAVE YOUR PAPER SO YOU CAN MAKE CORRECTIONS later.
Note: Any paper may be redone for a better grade after I grade them. If you get an “NY” (‘not yet’ ready to grade because there are too many broken rules) it must be redone as no grade will be recorded.
8) DO NOT put your report on your poster. It will go into a project folder if your project is chosen to go to the science fair.
9) Your report does not need pictures.
10) NEVER SAY… “This is my report on….” Or “I hope you like my report on….” (You should have stopped doing so in 5th grade!)
11) Your report should have an introductory paragraph and a conclusion that summarize what your report is about.
12) Have an adult check for grammar and spelling. The computer spell check does not catch everything.
13) Put everything IN YOUR OWN WORDS or you will be guilty of plagiarizing. I read your journals and know how you write and speak, so I will know what is really in your own words and what isn’t. BE CAREFUL!
4th 9 weeks Project Scavenger Hunt 4th 9 WEEKS GROUP PROJECT SCAVENGER HUNT GROUP # ____
Your team will receive two points for each item brought in to me during the next 5 weeks. I will total your points before the end of the 9 weeks and that will be your project grade. You will be working in teams of 4 and you may choose your own teammates. I will keep a record for each team and check off items as you bring them in, before school starts each morning. Small items will need to be brought to me in a ziploc bag. IF YOU DO NOT BRING IN AT LEAST 10 ITEMS, YOU WILL NOT GET FULL CREDIT FOR THE GRADE! Each group will receive one copy of this list. Please do not lose it and make sure each team member has a list of what they must bring. You may use the internet, reference books, ask another teacher or your parents to find out what the items are. THE ONLY RULE IS: YOU MAY NOT ASK ME. Happy hunting!
ITEMS TO FIND: 1. A MONOCOT SEED 2. A DICOT SEED 3. A PICTURE OR DRAWING OF A CARNIVOROUS PLANT 4. A SAMPLE OF NaCL 5. A SAMPLE BODY COVERING FROM AN ANIMAL CLASSIFIED AS AN “AVES” 6. A PICTURE OF A SIMPLE MACHINE. 7. A PIECE OF A PLANT THAT REPRODUCES BY SPORES 8. A PICTURE OF A PREDATOR IN PURSUIT OF ITS PREY 9. A MOLLUSK REMAINS (IT MUST BE RECOGNIZABLE) 10. A CRUSTACEAN’S REMAINS (IT MUST BE RECOGNIZABLE) 11. A SMALL SAMPLE OF A MAMMAL’S BODY COVERING 12. THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN OF A GYMNOSPERM 13. AN ANIMAL’S FEMUR BONE 14. A PICTURE OF WATSON AND CRICK. (DISCOVEREd OF DNA’S STRUCTURE.) 15. A DRAWING OF THE SPECTRUM OF COLORS (ROYGBV) 16. YOUR CALCULATIONS OF HOW MUCH BLOOD YOUR HEART PUMPS IN A YEAR 17. AN ARACHNID SPECIMEN, DEAD OR ALIVE 18. A SAMPLE OF SOMETHING MADE OF CALCIUM CARBONATE 19. BUILD A MACHINE THAT USES POTENTIAL ENERGY 20. A DRAWING OF A MAGNETIC FIELD 21. AN ITEM MADE FROM Cu. 22. AN ITEM CONTAINING Fe. 23. A SAMPLE OF C6H12O6. 24. A SAMPLE OF A HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE 25. A SAMPLE OF A HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURE. 26. A SAMPLE OF A COMPOUND. 27. A FOSSIL (OR A PICTURE OF ONE.) 28. A SEDIMENTARY ROCK. 29. A PICTURE OF AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE. 30. A SAMPLE OF THE UNIVERSAL SOLVENT. 31. A CONTAINER OF A LIQUID LESS DENSE THAN WATER. 32. AN OBJECT THAT IS LESS DENSE THAN WATER. 33. AN OBJECT THAT DEMONSTRATE BERNOULLI’S PRINCIPAL. 34. AN OBJECT THAT DEMONSTRATES ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPAL. 35. A DRAWING OF AN OBJECT THAT IS MOVING BECAUSE OF 36. A PICTURE OF A COLD BLOODED ANIMAL. 37. A PICTURE OF AN EDIBLE FUNGUS. 38. A COLORED DRAWING OF A MOLECULE OF H2O. 39. A BAR GRAPH OF YOUR GROUP’S HEIGHTS USING METRIC MEASUREMENTS. 40. A LIST OF 5 ANIMALS NATIVE TO OUR STATE. 41. A PICTURE OR PHOTO OF EROSION. 42. A LINE, PIE OR BAR GRAPH FROM A NEWSPAPER OR INTERNET. 43. THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO HAD A CAREER IN BIOLOGY. 44. THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO HAD A CAREER IN CHEMISTRY. 45. THE NAME OF SOMEONE WHO HAD A CAREER IN ASTRONOMY. 46. A DRAWING OF THE CONSTELLATION ORION WITH 5 MAIN STARS NAMED. 47. A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT YOU HAVE MADE. BE PREPARED TO PLAY A TUNE. 48. A PICTURE OF MENDELEEV (PERIODIC TABLE “INVENTOR”) 49. AN EXAMPLE OF A PHYSICAL CHANGE. 50. AN EXAMPLE OF A CHEMICAL CHANGE.
EXTRA CREDIT - 2 PTS EACH: (IN CASE YOU CAN’T FIND SOMETHING IN THE MAIN LIST.) 1. AN EXAMPLE OF SOMETHING THAT HAS AN IONIC BOND. 2. A SAMPLE OF A POLYMER. 3. A POLARIZED MATERIAL. 4. A PIECE OF OPTICAL FIBER. 5. A SAMPLE OF AN ALLOY. 6. A PICTURE SHOWING THE RESULTS OF NUCLEAR FUSION. 7. A NEWS ARTICLE ON GENETIC ENGINEERING. 8. A DRAWING OF OUR SCHOOL MASCOT LABELED WITH THE GENUS AND SPECIES. 9. A PHOTO OR DRAWING OF YOUR GROUP, LABELED. 10. ONE DOZEN COOKIES, STORE-BOUGHT OR HOMEMADE TO BE BROUGHT IN ANY DAY YOU FEEL LIKE SHARING COOKIES!
ALL OF THESE ITEMS CAN BE FOUND AROUND YOUR HOME OR IN OUR CLASSROOM. YOU CAN GET A “100” IF YOU PUT IN THE EFFORT! DO YOUR BEST! LAST DAY TO TURN IN ITEMS: Wednesday, JUNE 4th
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