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2015 Science Fair
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Theme
Demonstrate the Science of Toys/Tricks
Day 8-10, 5/8, 511-12
Present your project
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Points
Display Board: 200 points (see rubric)
Display Board
The display is crucial to your success at the fair because it tells about your project. The display must be neat and well organized. It should include the following:
Catchy Title
Names of Group Members
Standard
State the related 8th grade standard.
Procedure
List the steps explaining how your object works. (Must be numbered and provide enough direction to replicate the experiment)
Catchy Title
Names of Group Members
Visuals
you did. j
Note on Fonts:
Titles may be any type of font, as long as it’s about 3 inches big or font size 150
Headings maybe any type of font, as long as it’s about 2 inches big or font size 70
The Text MUST be Arial, size 36-48
Use Construction/colored paper to color code your headings & texts
How it Works
Explain how the toy works, using Science key terms.
Reminders:
Use reliable Internet sources or your science book.
in-text citations
bold science terms
Plagiarized explanations will receive an automatic FAIL (0/200pts!)
Sources
Using APA format, list your sources
||Note on Fonts:
Titles may be any type of font, as long as it’s about 3 inches big or font size 150
Headings maybe any type of font, as long as it’s about 2 inches big or font size 70
The Text MUST be Arial, size 36-48
Use Construction/colored paper to color code your headings & texts
Ideas
You are welcome to choose one the following ideas OR select your own.
Keep in mind that the demonstration you choose must represent an 8th grade standard!!
Explain the science behind the following topics:
does a work?work?
Hover Balloon/ table top hovercraft
Ice Cream in a baggie

Take2015 Science Fair
Theme
Demonstrate the Yearbook SurveyScience of Toys/Tricks
Objective
Demonstrate a toy/trick and explain how it works, using science terms.
A Science Demonstration is a quick little science “show” that explains a science concept like building a model volcano and watching it erupt. It shows how something works.
Parameters
You can work alone or pick your own partners, up to 4 students per group. You can only work with students in the same period as you.
Your demonstration must apply one of the following 8th grade Standards:
Chemistry (8.3 Matter, 8.5 Reactions, 8.6 Living Systems, 8.7 Periodic Table and 8.8 Density)
Physics (8.1 Motion and 8.2 Force)
Astronomy (8.4 Astronomy)
You will not have to write a report; just create an informative, attractive display board AND give a presentation
Each group should have a distinct toy/trick
Duration
Day 1, 4/29
Choose your toy AND make sure it relates to an 8th grade standard
Day 2-3, 4/30-5/1
Construct/Obtain your toy AND Research how your toy works
Day 4-5, 5/4-5/5
Type your text for the display board AND construct visuals
Day 6, 5/6
Paste everything on your display board; Display Board is due 5/7
Day 7, 5/7
Practice presenting your project to another group; attend OPEN HOUSE!
Day 8-10, 5/8, 511-12
Present your project
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Points
Display Board: 200 points (see rubric)
Team Evaluation: 20 points (see rubric)
Productivity Evaluation: 35 points (5 points/day; teacher evaluation)
Class Presentation: 45 points (see rubric)
Open House: 10 points extra credit (see Open House Scavenger Hunt)
Science Fair Awards
Awards will be based on:
Teamwork
Accuracy of Presentation
Organization of Display Board
Winners will be announced during the Awards Assembly (not during Open House)
Display Board
The display is crucial to your success at the fair because it tells about your project. The display must be neat and well organized. It should include the following:
Standard
State the related 8th grade standard.
Purpose
Explain why your project important. What do you want others to learn about your topic?
Materials
Make a bullet list of all the materials you used for your project. (Include quantities)
Procedure
List the steps explaining how your object works. (Must be numbered and provide enough direction to replicate the experiment)
Catchy Title
Names of Group Members
Visuals
Include related graphics/diagrams/photos to show what you did. j
Note on Fonts:
Titles may be any type of font, as long as it’s about 3 inches big or font size 150
Headings maybe any type of font, as long as it’s about 2 inches big or font size 70
The Text MUST be Arial, size 36-48
Use Construction/colored paper to color code your headings & texts
How it Works
Explain how the toy works, using Science key terms.
1st paragraph:
Locate at least 3 key science terms related to your topic. Define the terms IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
2nd paragraph:
Describe the science behind your project. How do the objects in your project represent the science terms?
Reminders:
Use reliable Internet sources or your science book.
Must be in your own words, but you can use in-text citations
bold science terms
Plagiarized explanations will receive an automatic FAIL (0/200pts!)
Sources
Using APA format, list your sources
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Ideas
You are welcome to choose one the following ideas OR select your own.
Keep in mind that the demonstration you choose must represent an 8th grade standard!!
Explain the science behind the following topics:
How does a work?
Hover Balloon/ table top hovercraft
Ice Cream in a baggie
Levers
catapults
rollercoaster
cartesian diver/magic ketchup experiment
lava lamp
balloon rocket
slime
air cannon
glow stick
parachute
egg in a bottle
butter
bowling
slime
floating eggs
quick sand
moving molecules
invisible ink
crystal geodes
pop rocks baloons
bouncy balls from corn startch and borax
Google “Easy Science Demonstrations”
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html
__http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/40-cool-science-experiments-web__
__http://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/__
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/kids-science-experiments-that-adults-can-enjoy-too#.mlnjJEVPa
howstuffworks.com
__http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments__
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/science-demonstrations/

Properties of Matter Lab
Density & Melting Point
http://www.periodictable.com/Take the Yearbook Survey

8th Grade Gear
COLOR SAMPLES:
1. Navy Blue shirt with Gold print. 2. Royal Blue shirt with White Print.
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SAMPLE LAYOUTS:
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SURVEY: click here
Properties of Matter Lab
Density & Melting Point
http://www.periodictable.com/

8th Grade Gear
SurveyCOLOR SAMPLES:
1. Navy Blue shirt with Gold print. 2. Royal Blue shirt with White Print.
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SAMPLE LAYOUTS:
1. MAKING GLADIATOR H15TORY 2. KEEP CALM (GO CRAZY)- ITS OUR LAST YEAR
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SURVEY: click here
Sample Layouts:
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Hollywood Night Survey
Science Field Day Games
Ping-Pong Cannon
Control Variables: 1 paper towel tube, 4 rubber bands, 4 popsicle sticks, 4 paper clips, 1 ping pong, 1 x-factor
Dependent Variable: Distance traveled by each ping-pong
Popsicle Stick Bridge
Control Variable: 60 popsicle sticks, white glue, must be at 4 inches high and 8 inches long
Dependent Variable: Strength (Amount of Science Textbooks)8th Grade Gear
Survey click here
Sample Layouts:
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