The City School – Central Region Science Fair 2023-Project Pack-Senior Category Grade 6-9
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The City School – Central Region Science Fair 2023-Project Pack-Senior Category Grade 6-9
Introduction
It’s that time again! Every year we come to the time set aside for the science fair, and this
nifty guide was created to help you through the entire process. But first, why do a science
fair project? Science fair projects help to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and
research. Not only that, but it is also interdisciplinary. This means that you do a little bit of
every core subject when you complete a science fair project. Your written portions consist
of English Language concepts. Your charts and graphs consist of mathematical concepts.
Your research of the scientists who may have worked on something similar to your project
consists of social studies/history concepts. There is so much to gain from working through
and completing a science fair project!
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Time Line
03/02/23 –Science Fair Proposal forms due
06/02/23 – Proposal forms returned to students.
Proposal was either given a “go ahead” or
students were asked to provide further detail
and/or discuss this with their teacher.
10/02/23 – *Abstracts due on 1 paragraph
summary of their project.
13/02/23 – *Introduction; 3 paragraphs on
science concepts applied.
17/02/23-Procedure due on Step by step
procedure on lab experiment.
20/02/23 – Data due.
24/02/23 – Results and Conclusion
28/02/23-ScienceFair projects ready for display
01/03/23- 10/03/23- Science Fair Display (Plan
accordingly)
*Students will be working with their English teacher on proper formatting for both the
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both English and Science.
The City School – Central Region Science Fair 2023-Project Pack-Senior Category Grade 6-9
Types of Science Projects
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What is Scientific Method?
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Link it with the any of Science Categories i.e.
o Is it related to Life sciences concepts?
o Is it related to Physical Sciences concepts?
o Is it related to Earth Sciences concepts?
Example 1:
Science Category is: Natural and Physical science
Science Experiment: How increase of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can lead to ocean acidification?
Link:
Grade 6 Science topic Mixtures and water resources: Water pollution: This can be linked with exactly how human
activities through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation can lead to an increase in CO2 , therefore, turning
the water more acidic.
For Grade 9 Chemistry topic: Distinguish between acids and bases and explains what pH is?
Example 2:
Science Category is: Earth science
Create a wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard area for upcycling in your school. These materials could then form
the basis of your STEM & science projects. e.g.
Investigate the properties of plastics and then find solutions to problems caused by plastic waste in your city. Or
Experiment with Composting and Learn About Food Waste. Or How to make your own paper from paper waste?
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Science Journal
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Science Project Display ideas
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Science Journal/LOG-BOOK
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Journal/LOG-BOOK Check List
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Self/Peer-Assessment checklist-Science Project
Assessment Criteria Tick ()
Title – Phrased as a question
Teamwork
Have you assigned the roles and tasks?
Are you empathetic with each other?
Do you own your work as a team?
Are you solving your problems collectively?
Introduction – 2-3-paragraph intro including cited research information
Is there Background Information?
Is the Background Information in the proper location?
Is the Background Information clearly labeled using headings?
Does the Background Information speak to the experiment topic?
Hypothesis – 1-2 sentences stating what youwill study written as an if… then… statement.
Does the Hypothesis end with a period?
Does the Hypothesis relate to the experiment performed?
Does the Hypothesis answer the scientific question?
Does the Hypothesis make sense?
Variables – Identify independent, dependent,and controlled variables.
Materials – List of all materials used including amounts.
Is there a list of materials?
Is the list of materials in the proper location?
Is it difficult to read the list?
Are all the items included that were necessary for the experiment?
Procedure – Specific, sequential, step by step.
Is there a list of procedures?
Is the list of procedures in the proper location? Are the procedures numbered?
Does each procedure make sense?
Can the list be followed to replicate the experiment?
Is the “Gather all materials” your first procedure?
Is “Record results” your last procedure?
Data – Graphs, pictures, charts, drawings, etc.
Analysis – Was the hypothesis proven or disproven?Did any errors affect results?
Investigation/Trials Sample Size-
Experiment was performed more than two times or if survey data was used, data were collected from at
least 70 people.
Conclusion – A summary to include an analysisof results.
How can the project benefit others?
How can it be applied to a real-life situation?
Is the conclusion in the proper location?
Does the conclusion end with something other than a period?
Does the conclusion respond to the question?
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Does the conclusion fit given the hypothesis?
Difficulty/Creativity – Grade level appropriate and challenging. Testable withmeasurable results.
Clear Understanding – You demonstrate a clear understanding of the experiment and scientific concepts
underlying the project.
Benefit/Real-Life Application – How can the project benefits others or apply to a real-life situation? Is the solution
contributing to a specific UN SDG or not?
Abstract-
Does your science fair project abstract include:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Procedures
Results
Conclusions
Did you write the abstract so that the reader is motivated to learn more about your science fair project?
Display
Are the results on the board?
Are the results in the proper location?
Are the results displayed in table or graph form?
Are the results easy to read?
Is the table or graph constructed accurately?
If GRAPH is the Y axis properly labeled
If GRAPH is the X axis properly labeled
If TABLE is used to display results, is the table properly labeled?
Is the display neatly organized and the design pleasing?
Are the Scientific Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedures, Results, and
Conclusion labeled? Is there a Title, Is it in the proper location?
Is the student’s name and class section below the Title?
Are there at least 3 appealing pictures that pertain to the experiment?
Bibliography
Is there a bibliography?
Is the bibliography in the proper location?
Is the bibliography clearly labeled?
Is the bibliography accurate?
(as we don’t teach you referencing we are looking only for reference links, name of books along with authors names,
etc. to ensure you are acknowledging others work and effort.)
Log/Journal-(on the table in front of the display)
Is there a log or journal included (scientific notes)?
Is it handwritten?
Is the log or journal clearly labeled?
Does the log or journal include all results reported regarding the experiment?
Following Directions –
Have you followed all the instructions?
Please check your work for spelling errors!
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