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Date(TBA)
Dear Parents of Students in Grade Three,
Your child has received the instructions for his/her Science Fair
project. The children will follow the steps of the Scientific Method as they
complete the requirements for their Science Fair notebooks.
In third grade, Science Fair is different from first and second grade
for two reasons. One is that third graders must do an experiment for the
Science Fair. If they are measuring something or keeping a log of
observations or changes, they are probably doing an experiment. Second, each
child is expected to complete both a poster and a notebook.
Please read through the instructions carefully to
be sure that you understand them. If you have any questions, please send a
note with your child and I will be happy to answer it.
Here are some further points you should be aware of:
Poster boards, notebooks and subitles are for sale through the
school. You can purchase materials by filling out the bottom of Sister
Anne's Science Fair letter and returning it, along with your payment, to
your child's homeroom teacher. I will send your child home with the
materials as soon as I can.
DEADLINES:
Title, problem and hypothesis are due to me by (TBA). These
should be written on the attached form, signed by a parent and returned by
the due date. No child is allowed to begin a project that has not been
approved by me. Again, the project MUST BE AN EXPERIMENT.
Date(TBA): Bring project into school in the morning for set-up.
Date(TBA): Bring notebook into school and bring it with you when
you are called for judging.
Science Fair should be an enjoyable experience for your child. Please
remember to:
-choose an experiment that your child can understand,
-follow all instructions, and
-keep to an early timetable.
I look forward to assisting you and your child as we begin Science Fair 2009.
Sincerely,
Ms. Balassone
The Science Fair Project for third grade is composed of two parts:
1. Notebook
2. Poster
REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTEBOOK
COVER: "Name" - Put your assigned Science Fair Number. DO NOT WRITE YOUR
NAME.
"Grade" - Title of Science Fair Project (must be the same as the
one on your poster).
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
List the titles of the different sections and subsections and their page
numbers. (You cannot fill this part in until you are finished writing your
notebook.)
2. PROBLEM
Explain, in a sentence or two, the problem you are trying to solve. This
can be in the form of a question.
3. RESEARCH
Before you begin your experiment, you should find a book about your
topic. Look up information on your topic to help you form your hypothesis
and set up your experiment. Then, in this section of your notebook, write
the title of the book and the author on the first two lines of the page.
Then, write one long paragraph or two short paragraphs describing what you
learned from this book.
4. HYPOTHESIS
Write an educated answer to the problem you are trying to solve. Based
on what you found out from your research, what do you think will happen?
Could be in an "If...., then...." statement. (For example: If I place a
plant in direct sunlight, then it will grow more.) This should only be a
sentence or two.
5. MATERIALS
List in detail the materials and equipment used in your project. State
the size and quanity of the materials you use, where applicable. Your list
must be written vertically.
6. PROCEDURE - The procedure consists of two parts:
STEPS TAKEN:
List, step by step, the steps you followed to conduct your
experiment. Number each step and begin each step on a new line.
DATA:
Record all data taken and any observations made during the
experiment. Put your data and observations in table form. Label and number
each table in successive order.
For example: Table 1 - Height of Plants Placed in Sunlight
Plant Number Height (cm)
Table 2 - Height of Plants Placed in Darkness
Plant Number Height (cm)
Table 3 - Observations of Plants Placed in Sunlight
Plant Number Date Time Observations
When you record your observations, include date, time, and any changes that
may have occurred.
After your data is recorded from your experiment, you would then include any
supporting graphs, charts, or drawings you may want to make from the data
tables. Any tables, charts, or drawings that appear on your poster must be
included in this section of your notebook also. Graphs,charts, etc., may be
typed or computer generated.
7. CONCLUSION
This section tells about what you found out from your experiment. Use
the following questions as an outline.
1. Analyze the data collected during the experiment and tell whether it
supports your hypothesis, or if it does not support your hypothesis. (Do not
say, "My hypothesis was right.")
2. Explain why your data supports or does not support your hypothesis.
3. Would you change anything if you were to do this again? Why?
4. Apply what you have learned from the experiment to your everyday life.
OTHER TIPS
1. All work in the notebook should be written by you in pencil in cursive.
(Graphs may be computer generated.)
2. DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACKS OF PAGES NO MATTER HOW SHORT A SECTION IS.
3. Page numbers should be on the bottom right hand corner of each
page.
4. Be sure to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your
notebook and on your poster. Neatness is important.
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTER
Write your Science Fair number on your poster. You may design your poster
any way that you wish. However, it must include the following sections,
CLEARLY LABELED:
- Title of Project
- Problem
- Hypothesis
- Conclusion
You may also include additional sections such as "Procedure," "Results,"
"Data." Information on the poster may be typed and/or computer generated.
You may also use marker or colored pencil on your poster. Neatness counts.
econoboard- $3.50 each sub-titles- $.50 each notebook- $.50 each
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
MS. BALASSONE GRADE 3 DATE_________________ Science Fair #_________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE FORM AND RETURN TO SCHOOL BY_____________________
I will assign each student a Science Fair number and return the bottom
portion as soon as I can. I WILL KEEP THE TOP PORTION. IF THERE ARE ANY
CHANGES IN THE TITLE OR PROJECT, PLEASE INFORM ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Student's name_______________________________________ Grade 3 Room _________
Title of Project____________________________________________________________
Problem______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Hypothesis (If___, then__________. statement)
_____________________________________________________________________________
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PARENT SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________________
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Student's name_______________________________________ Grade 3 Room_________
Science Fair Number_________________
PROJECT TITLE ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE____________________________________________________________
____________________ APPROVED
__________ NEED CLARIFICATION - PLEASE EXPLAIN IN GREATER DETAIL.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO THIS PROJECT INFORMATION, PLEASE INFORM ME AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. MS. BALASSONE
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