Science Fair 2008

Balmacewen Science & Technology Fair 25th - 27th June 2008

The Science Fair is designed to help you develop your scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes, and further develop your investigative abilities.

Your Science Fair project is the biggest and longest homework assignment for the year. It is due by WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE and it is important to realize that NO extensions are possible due to the School Science Fair beginning on that day.

In class we will introduce the science fair and teach you the skills needed to complete this project.

It is important that you have chosen a topic you are interested in and begin your investigation, model or invention by the end of week two Term two. If you have any questions regarding appropriate topics please consult your class room teacher.

In class we will discuss the setting out and presentation of projects as well as viewing videos on past Science Fairs. Planning sheet, hint and guides will also be provided to students.

HELPFUL HINTS
Think ahead and get your project well underway in the next two weeks.
Place all your ideas, background research, scientific data, notes, sketches and planning in a log book that is to accompany your final project.
Ask questions that you are interested in and look for real answers
Remember you are the scientist in this project and you will be required to present your ideas to the judges and your class.

YOU MUST GET ETHICS APPROVAL FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING ANIMALS OR HUMAN SUJBECTS – PLEASE SEE THE TEACHER IN REGARDS TO THIS.