Mountain View Elementary Science Fair
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Participating in a Science Fair gives your student a chance to dig deeper into science topics that they are interested in, but that we don’t have time to cover in depth at school. Participating in the fair can also build responsibility, self-esteem, and presentation skills, all of which are very valuable to a student’s academic and vocational success.
Student projects may be completed individually or with a small group of friends (2 – 3 students). The projects are to be completed at home and brought to school on the afternoon of February 15th or morning of February 16th. Parents are allowed to assist their student, but the actual project should be completed by the student.
Students are encouraged to select projects that require experimentation and use of the scientific process and critical thinking skills such as:· What is the effect of sunlight on plant growth?· How does water affect the growth of bread mold?· Do (toy) cars roll further on vinyl, wood flooring, or carpet when pushed with the same amount of force? There are many great web sites to help choose a project.
Some of them are listed here:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/
http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/
http://www.sciencefair-projects.org/
http://www.freesciencefairproject.com/
Requirements for the science fair include a project board that explains the project and any needed materials to demonstrate the project to a judge. Projects that are too large to bring to school or show how something changes over time may be photographed and the pictures included in the project board. Complete details will be sent home with those students who want to participate.
Click here to view and print the entry form