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- Scientific Investigation- 1st Nine Weeks
- Atoms, Elements, and Compounds- 1st Nine Weeks
- Energy- 2nd Nine Weeks
- Properties of Water- 2nd Nine Weeks
- Properties of the Earth's Atmosphere- 2nd Nine Weeks
- Role of Solar Energy- 3rd Nine Weeks
- Dynamics of the Atmosphere (Weather)- 3rd Nine Weeks
- Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems (Solar System)- 3rd Nine Weeks
- Watersheds- 4th Nine Weeks
- Resource Conservation- 4th Nine Weeks
Science Fair
All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students of the Spratley Gifted Center are required to complete a science fair project. A science fair project is a long-term assignment that is to be completed entirely outside of class. Students may work alone or in pairs. Because this may be the first time students have completed a science fair project, it could be helpful for students to work in pairs. Should you decide to work with a partner, I caution you to select a responsible classmate you will be able to meet with outside of school. (Partners can come from your class or another 6th grade class.)
The emphasis for this project is on the scientific method. Students should select a topic that centers on a problem that is testable, with results that can be measured, counted, or recorded through charts, graphs, and photographs. Demonstrations and reports (models of the solar system or volcanoes) are not acceptable. Parents are encouraged to provide guidance in the selection of a topic and assistance with planning. However, the project must be the child’s own work.Individual portions of the science fair project will be completed during both the 1st and 2nd nine weeks. This letter (signed), the Science Fair Project Worksheet 1 (signed), and the Science Fair Project Worksheet 2 (signed) will all count as individual grades during the 1st nine weeks. The science fair rough draft and final project will be counted as separate project grades during the 2nd nine weeks.
Students should present their final project on a 3-sided display board or on a piece of full-sized poster board. The backboard must include all components of the project (as stated on the rubric) and be able to stand alone (information on the backboard thoroughly explains the project without having to read the report).
PLEASE NOTE: Should a student fail to turn in any part of the project on time, a one-day grace period (calendar day, not blue/silver day) is permitted but a 15-point penalty will apply. After the grace period, assignments (parts of the project or the final project) will not be accepted. Please email Ms. McAllister right away if a family emergency prevents your child from submitting a project on time. Excused absentees must submit their project on the day of return (regardless of blue/silver day). If a child is on suspension the day the project is due, the project must be brought in on or before the due date. In the event of a snow day, the final project due date may be extended one day. FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE ON DECEMBER 8TH (B) AND 9TH (S). If a parent drops off a project in the main office, it is the student’s responsibility to pick it up and bring it to class on time.
A printable version of the science fair packet can be found below.
The emphasis for this project is on the scientific method. Students should select a topic that centers on a problem that is testable, with results that can be measured, counted, or recorded through charts, graphs, and photographs. Demonstrations and reports (models of the solar system or volcanoes) are not acceptable. Parents are encouraged to provide guidance in the selection of a topic and assistance with planning. However, the project must be the child’s own work.Individual portions of the science fair project will be completed during both the 1st and 2nd nine weeks. This letter (signed), the Science Fair Project Worksheet 1 (signed), and the Science Fair Project Worksheet 2 (signed) will all count as individual grades during the 1st nine weeks. The science fair rough draft and final project will be counted as separate project grades during the 2nd nine weeks.
Students should present their final project on a 3-sided display board or on a piece of full-sized poster board. The backboard must include all components of the project (as stated on the rubric) and be able to stand alone (information on the backboard thoroughly explains the project without having to read the report).
PLEASE NOTE: Should a student fail to turn in any part of the project on time, a one-day grace period (calendar day, not blue/silver day) is permitted but a 15-point penalty will apply. After the grace period, assignments (parts of the project or the final project) will not be accepted. Please email Ms. McAllister right away if a family emergency prevents your child from submitting a project on time. Excused absentees must submit their project on the day of return (regardless of blue/silver day). If a child is on suspension the day the project is due, the project must be brought in on or before the due date. In the event of a snow day, the final project due date may be extended one day. FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE ON DECEMBER 8TH (B) AND 9TH (S). If a parent drops off a project in the main office, it is the student’s responsibility to pick it up and bring it to class on time.
A printable version of the science fair packet can be found below.
science_project_display_board.docx | |
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results_and_conclusion.docx | |
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6th Grade Science Fair Packet | |
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