SCIENCE FAIR 2019
Overview
Has your son ever asked you how airplanes fly? Or your daughter inquire 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.
The 2019 Science Fair will be held on Thursday, April 18 Students from any grade (K-6) can participate.
Here’s how it works: Each participant thinks of a science question, then conducts experiments or research to determine the answer. Participants then build a display board to showcase their results. Plan to have your child set up his/her project in the gym after school on Wednesday, April 17. A friend can do this for you, if needed.
During school on Thursday, April 18, all students visit the Science Fair to view the projects, and visiting scientists from the community meet with each participant to discuss what was learned.
Invite grandparents, friends, parents and other relatives far and wide to see your child's project and all the others at our celebration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18.
We'll have project awards for years of participation and for fun, offer light refreshments, and celebrate the kids who have participated in the fair. Please plan to take your project home with you that evening.
How To Get Started
Participants are supported and encouraged throughout the process. Please fill out the on-line Registration Form by Friday, April 6, if you are interested in participating. We are going all electronic this year and we hope it will be quicker and easier for everyone and also use less paper! If you have any difficulties registering please contact Heather Gutherless at heather.gutherless@gmail.com.
This Information Guide provides more detail about the experimentation process and preparing a science experiment.
Remember to fill out the Experiment Notebook as you are preparing and conducting your science experiment.
For help in determining a good science question, you may want to review this 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/
Volunteers/Other Information
The Science Fair is sponsored by the Maple Grove PTA and is run by parent volunteers. The Science Fair committee needs more volunteers to support the program. For more information, see the list of volunteer opportunities via Sign Up Genius or contact Heather Gutherless at heather.gutherless@gmail.com or 720-323-5932.
Has your son ever asked you how airplanes fly? Or your daughter inquire 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.
The 2019 Science Fair will be held on Thursday, April 18 Students from any grade (K-6) can participate.
Here’s how it works: Each participant thinks of a science question, then conducts experiments or research to determine the answer. Participants then build a display board to showcase their results. Plan to have your child set up his/her project in the gym after school on Wednesday, April 17. A friend can do this for you, if needed.
During school on Thursday, April 18, all students visit the Science Fair to view the projects, and visiting scientists from the community meet with each participant to discuss what was learned.
Invite grandparents, friends, parents and other relatives far and wide to see your child's project and all the others at our celebration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18.
We'll have project awards for years of participation and for fun, offer light refreshments, and celebrate the kids who have participated in the fair. Please plan to take your project home with you that evening.
How To Get Started
Participants are supported and encouraged throughout the process. Please fill out the on-line Registration Form by Friday, April 6, if you are interested in participating. We are going all electronic this year and we hope it will be quicker and easier for everyone and also use less paper! If you have any difficulties registering please contact Heather Gutherless at heather.gutherless@gmail.com.
This Information Guide provides more detail about the experimentation process and preparing a science experiment.
Remember to fill out the Experiment Notebook as you are preparing and conducting your science experiment.
For help in determining a good science question, you may want to review this 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/
Volunteers/Other Information
The Science Fair is sponsored by the Maple Grove PTA and is run by parent volunteers. The Science Fair committee needs more volunteers to support the program. For more information, see the list of volunteer opportunities via Sign Up Genius or contact Heather Gutherless at heather.gutherless@gmail.com or 720-323-5932.
