Term 2 Science

EUREKA - We are about finding out!!

The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Whether you are doing a science fair project, a classroom science activity, independent research, or any other hands-on science inquiry understanding the steps of the scientific method will help you focus your scientific question and work through your observations and data to answer the question as well as possible.

So, what is the SCIENTIFIC METHOD???

SCIENCE BUDDIES

This website is the perfect go-to for everything Science Fair!

use the Project Ideas page to help you come up with a project
use the project guide page to understand what questions/projects to stay away from and why
use the Project Selection Wizard to help you identify a great project for YOU!

So, what are your science wonderings???

2018 Science Fair

Due date for entries: Monday 13 August 2018 (Week 3 - T3)

Fair dates: Friday 17th August boards dropped off at the Showgrounds Events Centre

Open for viewing Fri/Sat/Sunday
Boards to be picked up Sunday
Prize giving date to be confirmed.

Sections for our year groups:

Science

Junior Primary Science- Years 1 -3

Senior Primary- Year 4-6

Technology

Junior Primary Technology- Years 1 -3

Senior Primary technology- Year 4-6

Science Projects :

● May be in any area of science: Living World, Planet Earth and Beyond, Physical World or the Material World.

● Should contain an element of original research. This means that projects should seek to obtain new information on a subject, or test a new idea or hypothesis, through experimental investigation. Experimentation can involve mathematical and/or theoretical investigation or computer modelling or simulation, rather than the more usual physical experimentation.

● Must be documented, this can be in the form of a log book. All work: from the initial formulation of the project, through ideas for investigation, experimentation, collation and analysis of results, to final conclusions and completion should be described in a log book. This could be a school exercise book, or a scrap book; it does not need to be super-tidy, but must be logically ordered and contain a complete record of the project. Log books or documents must be submitted with presentations for judging.

Exhibits must:

● Include an experimental investigation.This refers to a research or development project in any of the sciences which seeks to determine one or more new facts or test an hypothesis, or which demonstrates an original invention on practical application of science.

● Be displayed on an appropriately designed display stand - All Classes

● Your display must not exceed a table space of 1.2m wide by .75m deep by 1.5m high. The display must be free standing, robust and provided by the entrant. OVERSIZED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED

Technology Projects :

· May be in any technological field

· Should contain an element of original research. This means that projects should seek to test a new idea or develop a new technological idea or device. Experimentation can involve mathematical and/or theoretical investigation or computer modelling or simulation, rather than the more usual physical experimentation.

· Must be documented, this can be in the form of a log book. All work: from the initial formulation of the project, through ideas for investigation, experimentation, collation and analysis of results, to final conclusions and completion should be recorded. This could be a school exercise book, or a scrap book; it does not need to be super-tidy, but must be logically ordered and contain a complete record of the project. Log books or documents must be submitted with presentations for judging.

Your exhibit must:

· Include a working model to scale or life size which demonstrates an original invention.

· Be displayed on an appropriately designed display stand (if appropriate) which must not exceed a table/floor space of 1.2m wide by .75m deep by 1.5m high unless previously approved by the Fair Committee.

The display must be free standing, robust and provided by the entrant.

OVERSIZED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT.