SCIENCE FAIR 2021
Has your son ever asked you how airplanes fly or your daughter inquired about what rainbows are made of?
Encourage them to answer their own science questions by participating in the Science Fair!
It's a fun and empowering way for students to explore the world of science.
Encourage them to answer their own science questions by participating in the Science Fair!
It's a fun and empowering way for students to explore the world of science.
Details:
This year's Science Fair projects will be virtual! Rather than an in-person event, participants will record videos showing their projects. These will be due at 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 18, with Awards presented on Friday, April 23.
*Students from any grade (K-5) can participate.
Here’s how it works: Each participant thinks of a science question, then conducts experiments or research to determine the answer. Participants will use their Science Fair Notebook to guide and record their project. Since we cannot gather in person this year, we are going to use Flipgrid to have the students discuss their project and notebook. We have also converted the Science Fair Notebook to a Google Slideshow in case students prefer that format when making their Flipgrid video. Flipgrid allows us to use a secure site that can be shared with just the school and families of the fair participants.
This year's Science Fair projects will be virtual! Rather than an in-person event, participants will record videos showing their projects. These will be due at 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 18, with Awards presented on Friday, April 23.
*Students from any grade (K-5) can participate.
Here’s how it works: Each participant thinks of a science question, then conducts experiments or research to determine the answer. Participants will use their Science Fair Notebook to guide and record their project. Since we cannot gather in person this year, we are going to use Flipgrid to have the students discuss their project and notebook. We have also converted the Science Fair Notebook to a Google Slideshow in case students prefer that format when making their Flipgrid video. Flipgrid allows us to use a secure site that can be shared with just the school and families of the fair participants.
How To Get Started
Participants are supported and encouraged throughout the process. Please fill out the on-line Registration form.
The Information Guide provides more detail about the process and the various ways to answer a question. This year we are encouraging demonstration projects along with experiments!
Remember to fill out the Science Fair Notebook as you are preparing and conducting your project.
For help in determining a good science question, you may want to review the list of Past Science Fair Questions. There are also many great resources for science experiment ideas in the Maple Grove library, your public library (Children’s science section), and on the internet. Some particularly good internet sites are:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/
http://www.education.com/science-fair/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ - Search for Science Experiments on the site.
http://www.dietspotlight.com/nutrition-diet-food-science-experiments/
https://www.eduplace.com/science/profdev/science_fair/index.html
Participants are supported and encouraged throughout the process. Please fill out the on-line Registration form.
The Information Guide provides more detail about the process and the various ways to answer a question. This year we are encouraging demonstration projects along with experiments!
Remember to fill out the Science Fair Notebook as you are preparing and conducting your project.
For help in determining a good science question, you may want to review the list of Past Science Fair Questions. There are also many great resources for science experiment ideas in the Maple Grove library, your public library (Children’s science section), and on the internet. Some particularly good internet sites are:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/
http://www.education.com/science-fair/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ - Search for Science Experiments on the site.
http://www.dietspotlight.com/nutrition-diet-food-science-experiments/
https://www.eduplace.com/science/profdev/science_fair/index.html
Volunteers/Other Information
The Science Fair is sponsored by the Maple Grove PTA and is run by parent volunteers. With the change to virtual this year, the number of volunteer opportunities is more limited, but we really need around 5 judges.
If you or someone you know is a scientist or has a science background, we would love help to judge the student's projects. This would involve reviewing 5-10 Flipgrid videos and leaving feedback for the student between April 19-22. Judges also get to help determine some of the fun awards, like Most Likely to be a Scientists or the Biggest Bang awards.
The Science Fair is sponsored by the Maple Grove PTA and is run by parent volunteers. With the change to virtual this year, the number of volunteer opportunities is more limited, but we really need around 5 judges.
If you or someone you know is a scientist or has a science background, we would love help to judge the student's projects. This would involve reviewing 5-10 Flipgrid videos and leaving feedback for the student between April 19-22. Judges also get to help determine some of the fun awards, like Most Likely to be a Scientists or the Biggest Bang awards.
