Gilbert's Science Fair
May 10-11, 2010
All students in grades 1 through 5 are required to do an individual science fair project. Each student should perform a science experiment following the scientific process. The science experiment will count as a major test grade. This assignment is not optional.
A science fair packet was sent home each student including the form needed to complete the project or experiment. All of this information is coming home in a letter on Thursday. Your project should have all of the following information.
Scientific Method Outline
Please note: The display board is optional. It is not required for the graded assignment. However, if you want your project to compete at the Walker County Science Fair, the science display board is required. These boards are available in the office. They are rather large and somewhat difficult to transport on the bus. I would suggest coming by to pick it up. The cost is $4 per board.
A science fair packet was sent home each student including the form needed to complete the project or experiment. All of this information is coming home in a letter on Thursday. Your project should have all of the following information.
Scientific Method Outline
- Problem: What do I want to find out?
- Hypothesis: What do I think will happen?
- Experiment: How can I test what I think will happen? What materials will I need?
- Procedures: Write down exactly what you do to test your hypothesis.
- Observations/ Results: What happened? Report your findings.
- Conclusions: What did I find out and how does it compare with what I thought would happen?
Please note: The display board is optional. It is not required for the graded assignment. However, if you want your project to compete at the Walker County Science Fair, the science display board is required. These boards are available in the office. They are rather large and somewhat difficult to transport on the bus. I would suggest coming by to pick it up. The cost is $4 per board.
Topics for 3rd Grade Experiments
Rocks
Minerals
Fossils
Soil
Magnets
Heating and Cooling
Habitats (Plant & Animal)
Effects of Pollution & Humans on the Environment
Minerals
Fossils
Soil
Magnets
Heating and Cooling
Habitats (Plant & Animal)
Effects of Pollution & Humans on the Environment
For ideas about experiments, use your local library. The LaFayette Walker County Library has a large variety of books containing easy-to-do experiments. You can also access the Internet to search for more information. While you are there, be sure to sign up for a library card! This way, you'll be all set for the Summer Reading Club!
Although our science curriculum touches on Earth Science, please do not make a model of a volcano. This model is not considered at science experiment. Keep in mind your project must follow the scientific method. You must ask a question, form a hypothesis, and test your hypothesis.
Although our science curriculum touches on Earth Science, please do not make a model of a volcano. This model is not considered at science experiment. Keep in mind your project must follow the scientific method. You must ask a question, form a hypothesis, and test your hypothesis.
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