Baltimore County Public Schools Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair

Baltimore County Public Schools Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair Baltimore County, Maryland Public Schools Office of Science PreK-12

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Why hold an Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair? Provides opportunity for development of science skills and processes as outlined in the VSC Promotes understanding of Scientific/Engineering concepts as outlined on the VSC

Provides an opportunity for authentic (real-world) hands-on research and learning Promotes development of practical communication and problem-solving skills Leads to long-lasting interest in Science and Engineering

Example of VSC Indicators and Objectives Scientific Inquiry Indicator Statement 3. Recognize the elements of a simple welldesigned investigation. Applications of Science Indicator Statement 4. Evaluate and modify designs and products based on performance.

How Will Student Achievement Be Assessed? Questions will be included in the end of year Science Assessment. Projects/racers will be assessed at the fair by specific rubrics.

Example 5 th Grade Test Item You have completed the problem, hypothesis, procedure, and results of a science investigation. Why is this not an example of a welldesigned investigation? a. you didn t list the materials. b. you didn t include a graph. c. you didn t write a conclusion. d. you didn t do a research report.

Example 3rd Grade Test Item You designed a car holding an uncooked egg that is rolled down a ramp and crashed into a wall. Your egg breaks when it hits the wall. Why do you think this happened? a. the car was dropped. b. the ramp was too low. c. the car was too wide to fit the ramp. d. the egg didn t have enough protection.

What is the Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair? 3rd grade Safe Racer teams selected by schools holding school competitions. An exhibition/competition of 4th and 5th grade science research projects selected by elementary schools holding school fairs.

When is the Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair? May 21-22, 2004

Where is the Elementary Science, Engineering, and Technology Fair? New Town High School and New Town Elementary School Owings Mills, Maryland

What are the schools responsibilities? Hold a school level competition by April 21, 2004 Identify one 3 rd Gr. Team and one 4 th and one 5 th grade student to represent the school Send registration forms to the Office of Science PreK-12 no later than April 23, 2004

What are the teachers responsibilities? provide class time & instruction teach concepts & skills needed communicate expectations to parents provide feedback and support

What are the students responsibilities? complete the project, either in class or at home follow the guidelines provided

Estimated Participation Year 1 40 80 3rd grade students in 2-4 person Safe Racer Teams 150 4th and 5th grade Science Projects 300+ parents (accompanying students)

Science Fair Judging Criteria Appearance Question Prediction/ Hypothesis Experimental Design Materials/ Procedure Results/Data Conclusion Interview

Students will be judged by 3 judges the scores recorded then sorted by mean (average) score

Safe Racer Judging Criteria distance competition impact competition interview process evidence

Student Participation Recognition All Science Fair and Safe Racer participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Science Fair Awards Grand Prize Content Area and Special Awards First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention Ribbons

Safe Racer Awards Prizes for the Safe Racer Engineering Challenge have not yet been determined, but will probably include, First, Second, and Third Place recognition.

Presentation of Awards Science Fair awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Fair. Safe Racer Engineering Challenge awards will be presented after competition is concluded.