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  1. page home edited 2015 Science Fair || Theme Demonstrate the Science of Toys/Tricks ... Day 8-10, 5/8, 511-12 …
    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)
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    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
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    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/

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Wednesday, December 10

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    Properties of Matter Lab
    Density & Melting Point
    http://www.periodictable.com/
    Take the Yearbook Survey
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Wednesday, November 5

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    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/

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Thursday, October 2

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    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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    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)
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