REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE PROJECT

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1 REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE PROJECT 2 nd and 3 rd Grade Science Project 2009 You are the Scientist! Encourage your child to choose a topic that is appropriate and interesting for your child s level and comprehension. Students are expected to give oral presentations of their projects in their classrooms and should be able to answer questions about their project. Attached are Science Fair Project ideas that can be used as possible choices, but the use of the Internet will provide you with a wider range of ideas and choices. All project ideas require prior approval by the Science classroom teacher. Science Fair Guidelines Volcanoes, Organisms, Chemicals, or Flammable substances are not permitted, and any project involving animals or human subjects requires prior approval from your child s teacher. Take photographs of the substances that you used to display on your board. Procedures that may be harmful to animals are also not permitted. Only battery-generated electricity is permitted. Students are to follow the Scientific Method for their experiment. Projects without the Scientific Method will not be considered for judging. Your child s name should not be written anywhere on the front, but write their name, teacher s name and grade on the back of the science board. Judges will be looking for: Scientific Method and approach Creativity and originality Organization of materials and information Overall appearance and neatness All projects must include a Student Log Book, which includes all the steps for the Scientific Method. A record of happenings, experiences, and reflections should be kept on a regular basis. Do not copy reports directly from the Internet. This should be your own writing. (PREFERABLY TYPED) or neatly written by the student) Parents may assist students by taking their child to the library for reference work, searching the Internet, proofreading, typing, and plenty of encouragement. Your child must conduct the actual experiment. Remember they are the scientists! Let the experimenting BEGIN!!! The School Store will be selling Science Boards for $4 while they last. DAILY STORE HOURS 7:45am to 8:10am

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4 REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S.W. 162 ND Avenue Homestead, FL (305) March 30, 2009 Dear Parents, Our ability to solve present and future problems depends on our ability to question the world in new and creative ways. With our knowledge of the world growing so rapidly, we must move away from having our children simply memorize facts. Instead, we must emphasize on the thinking skills that create organization for new facts as they emerge. For students here at Redland Elementary what better opportunity for your child to develop these skills than to participate in our school s Annual Science Fair! The thinking skills a child develops while doing a science project are the basic skills that will be used throughout life to sense and clarify problems that exist and to find creative solutions to those problems. We are very excited that 2 nd Grade will take part in the Science Fair. The Science Fair will be held on Wednesday, May 13 th, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Students should select projects that match their interests and abilities. Science Projects are due Wednesday, May 6 th, 2009 in your child s Science classroom. Attached, is a Science Fair Project Packet to be utilized by your child. Be creative, be investigative, and most importantly have fun while learning. The Science Fair packet is also available online at Redland s school website. Visit Go to Students, click on Science, then click on the Science Fair packet link. We are looking forward to GREAT PROJECTS! Problem Statement & Hypothesis Due March 31 st - April 3 rd! Final Science Project Due May 6 th! Sincerely, Mrs. De Vroedt, Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Fuentecilla, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Giourgas, Mrs. Brandt, and Mrs. Bryan The Science Fair Committee Science Fair I have reviewed the Science Fair information and due dates with my child and we understand the requirements for a successful Science Fair Project. I understand that the attached materials are to be used to support in planning and completing the Science Fair Project. I will keep this information at home for reference. Parent Signature: Date: Student Signature: Date: **Please sign and detach this form. Return to your child s Science classroom teacher.

5 Problem Statement (Ask a Question) Hypothesis Abstract Procedures Constants Variables Materials Results Conclusion Data Bibliography Application Scientific Method Terms 2 nd Grade Ask a question that you want answered. Example: Do seeds need water to grow? The problem statement is always written in the form of a question. Tell what you think the answer is to your question (problem statement). A hypothesis is an educated guess. The hypothesis is stated before the experiment occurs. The abstract is a brief description of what you have done, and what you learned. Paragraph 1 Describe what your purpose and hypothesis. Paragraph 2 Briefly describe your procedure. Paragraph 3 Describe and explain your results. Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Paragraph 4 Explain your conclusion and application(s). List all the steps of your experiment in the order that you will perform them. (Don t forget all the details!) A constant is any item or factor in your experiment that has stayed the same. (i.e. same amount of food, same type of light source, same amount of liquid) A variable is any item or factor in your experiment that is changed in order to solve your problem statement. List of the materials/equipment you will use in your experiment, including quantity and dimension. (Be specific) The result is the outcome of your experiment. Keep records of what you find out. Use words or drawings to help. Your conclusion is a summary of what your experiment shows, and what you have learned. Observe the results of your test. Decide if your hypothesis is right or wrong. Tell what you decide in a paragraph. Was your hypothesis correct? Keep a record or log (see attached Science Log) of all the information you have gathered in your experiment. Use graphs, charts, drawings and/or photographs. List all the resources used to help you complete your project. Such as, magazines, Internet websites, books, newspapers, or any other resource that you used. How can your Science Project be applied to everyday life. How can we benefit from the information in your project?

6 2 nd GRADE SUGGESTED SCIENCE FAIR TIMELINE DATE: WHAT S DUE: March Packets distributed Science Fair introduced in class. March 31 April 3 April April 17 May 4 April 27 May 4 April 27 May 4 April 27 May 4 May 6 May 6-8 May May 13 Problem Statement & Hypothesis due in class Procedures and Materials Variables and Constants due in class Continue working on Science Project Experimentation and track/log data. Results due in class Conclusion due in class Abstract and Bibliography due in class SCIENCE PROJECT IS DUE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Presentations in Science class Judging will begin Science Fair from 6:00-8:00pm at Redland Elementary School See you there!

7 2 nd GRADE STUDENT SCIENCE FAIR LOG BOOK NAME: TEACHER: PROBLEM STATEMENT: Written as a question. Due March 31 April 3 HYPOTHESIS: Your educated guess. Due March 31 April 3 BIBLIOGRAPHY: What resource(s) did you use to help you with your project? (books, magazines, newspaper articles, Internet websites). Due April 27-May 4 PROCEDURE: Steps I will use to perform my investigation: Make sure you have 3 trials. Due April Steps:

8 MY CONSTANTS: MY VARIABLES: What stayed the same? What changed? Due April Due April LIST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT I WILL USE (quantity and dimensions): Due April MY RESULTS: Due April 27-May 4 MY CONCLUSION: A summary of what your experiment shows. Did my results support my hypothesis? Why or why not? Due April 27-May 4

9 ABSTRACT: Due April 27-May4 Paragraph 1 Describe your purpose and hypothesis. Paragraph 2 Briefly describe your procedure. Paragraph 3 Describe and explain your results and also state if your hypothesis was supported or not supported by the results. Suggest a reason why it was or was not supported. Paragraph 4 Explain your conclusion and application(s). Application: Due April 27-May 4

10 Data/Graph Drawing of my Experiment T

11 TITLE PROBLEM STATEMENT HYPOTHESIS ABSTRACT

12 PROCEDURES MATERIALS VARIABLES CONSTANTS

13 DATA RESULTS APPLICATIONS CONCLUSION

14 SAMPLE IDEAS FOR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS Which way does the wind blow most frequently? Does the size of a light bulb affect its energy use? Which grows mold faster moist bread or dry bread? Do sugar crystals grow faster in tap water or distilled water? Do taller people run faster than shorter people? Which dish soap makes the longest lasting suds? What are the effects of chorine on plant growth? Which type of oil has the greatest density? Which liquid freezes most quickly? Does color affect the rate at which an ice cube melts? Through which materials will magnetism pass? Does the shape of an ice cube affect its melting rate? What can you do to make a type parachute fall more slowly? Which liquid evaporates more quickly? Which brand of popcorn makes the largest yield? Does color affect the evaporation rate of water? Do bigger seeds make bigger plants? Do bigger wheels roll faster? Does the type of soil affect plant growth? Which liquid dissolves pills faster? Does color affect heat absorption? Does the design of paper airplanes affect their flight patterns? Does the way food is stored affect its freshness? Which soil absorbs water most quickly? Does the color of a birdhouse affect feeding habits of birds? Do vitamins affect the germination of seeds? Does the kind of water absorbed by seeds affect germination? Does music affect plant growth? Do the moon s phases affect germination? Does magnetism affect plant growth? Which materials are effective insulators? What substance works best to remove a food stain from material? Does ice lose weight when it melts? How can you get more sugar to dissolve in water? Which detergent makes the most suds? Useful Websites Science News for Kids Dragonfly (PBS Science) Cyber-Fair A resource for students by students The Science Club. Kid s Science Fair projects.