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The purpose of this document is to enlighten the process of science fair judging. It is meant to broadly explain the facets of judging and provide practical tips for all judges, especially new judges. This is oriented to the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF), but the concepts are applicable to any science fair. This ...
The primary purpose of a science fair project is to encourage students to think critically and the investigate. Through following the scientific method or engineering design process, students learn how to learn. The scientific method is a pattern of inquiry that forms a structure for advancing scientific understanding.
Title Page (attached to middle-back of display board)/Title on Title Board. Purpose (the problem, what was tested, how/why. you. selected the topic) Hypothesis (expectations based on cited, scientific research; NOT common knowledge) Abstract (refer to Abstract Rubric on back of sheet/minimum 22 font on display board) 0.
- Science Project Pathways For Google Classroom
- Teacher's Guide to Science Projects
- Science Fair Project Grading Rubrics
- Success Stories from Teachers and Students
- A Guide to Planning A Science Fair
- Science Enrichment Tools: Encourage Science
One tool to plan, assign, and manage a science project in your class. The Science Project Pathways is a powerful scheduling tool that breaks the science project into a series of smaller more manageable assignments. The assignments use Science Buddies guide to the scientific method to take students step-by-step through a science project. Teachers en...
The Teacher's Guide to Science Projects was developed to provide teachers with everything they need to assign, manage, and evaluate a science project program in the classroom, including lots of tips to make a science project a fun educational experience. While this guide was designed for teachers who have never assigned a science project, it also o...
Grading rubrics are an important component of the science project to ensure that all projects are graded fairly and on the same fundamental concepts. Science Buddies has developed a set of teacher-vetted rubrics in PDF format for each step of the science project as detailed on the Science Buddies website. The rubrics cover: 1. The Question 2. Bibli...
We love hearing from teachers who have been using Science Buddies materials in their classrooms. Our collection of Teacher Testimonials is inspiring, as are stories of successful student and teacher projectsinspired and assisted by Science Buddies resources and project ideas.
Planning your school's science fair? New to the process or just looking for a more organized approach? We've developed the documents below to help you put on a successful science fair, from start to finish. The documents go hand in hand and offer many options that you can tailor to your school's fair. 1. A Guide to Planning a Science Fair (pdf)This...
Science Buddies wants you and your students to get the most out of the science fair project experience, and we're confident that these Science Project Enrichment Tools will help. Each tool features grade-level applicability, implementation instructions, and direct benefits for your students. Please visit each link, some of which include supplementa...
Presentation: Interview Score: /25 • Clear, concise, thoughtful responses to questions • Understanding of basic science relevant to project • Understands interpretation and limitations of results and conclusions • Degree of independence in conducting project • Recognition of potential impact in science, society and/or economics
science practices are ignored and or m ajor safety issues . *see below (0) ⭑ n o scientific design (I just did this weird thing and don’t have any clue why.) (0) 9 ⭑ P lan is not well thought out or was done too quickly to get good data. (5) ⭑Student has a t hought statement (I think it will do
Students demonstrate a basic understanding of their topic. 2 points. Well Developed. Students respond respectfully to their peers, and can answer most questions accurately and clearly with appropriate detail (within reason). Students demonstrate a strong understanding of their topic. 3 points.
