science fair guidelines
Jr. High
Science Fair
Project Guidelines
2013-2014
Teachers
Mrs. Luz Elena Martínez 7th Grade
Mrs. Marilú Garza 8 th Grade
Mrs. Pilar Hernández 9 th Grade
Mr. Sergio Medrano Science Lab
About the Science Fair
Every year, junior high school students participate in the Science Fair presenting projects on topics seen in their science classes. Seventh graders participate in Biology, eighth graders participate in Physics, and ninth graders participate in Chemistry.
Participation is in teams from 2 up to 4 students and in order to have a successful performance, individuals must cooperate, collaborate and show leadership, tolerance and responsibility at all times.
Rules and specifications
Topics and Teachers´ authorization
Although the topics are to be freely chosen, the Science Academy must assure a balance in the number of participating projects for each science and avoid repetition. Please take the time to consider your interests and think about your commitment for the following months.
It is important to choose a topic and level of complexity that is adequate to the students. Therefore your science and lab teachers must approve your topic and experiment design.
All projects must be experimental. No models of demonstrations allowed.
Ask yourself, “Is it possible to experiment with this idea?” “Will we be able to get all the necessary materials?” “Is it something people will be interested in?”
Project elements
Every project includes:
1. Written report
2. Display
3. Oral presentation.
The written report contents include the following sections:
a) Cover page: Title, team members with their list numbers, grade and group, date.
b) Objective or purpose of the research
c) Introduction – general information -research on various sources- about the problem you choose, historic events, evolution, applications, purpose and importance. Remember that information is only valid when writers cite the source
Science Fair
Project Guidelines
2013-2014
Teachers
Mrs. Luz Elena Martínez 7th Grade
Mrs. Marilú Garza 8 th Grade
Mrs. Pilar Hernández 9 th Grade
Mr. Sergio Medrano Science Lab
About the Science Fair
Every year, junior high school students participate in the Science Fair presenting projects on topics seen in their science classes. Seventh graders participate in Biology, eighth graders participate in Physics, and ninth graders participate in Chemistry.
Participation is in teams from 2 up to 4 students and in order to have a successful performance, individuals must cooperate, collaborate and show leadership, tolerance and responsibility at all times.
Rules and specifications
Topics and Teachers´ authorization
Although the topics are to be freely chosen, the Science Academy must assure a balance in the number of participating projects for each science and avoid repetition. Please take the time to consider your interests and think about your commitment for the following months.
It is important to choose a topic and level of complexity that is adequate to the students. Therefore your science and lab teachers must approve your topic and experiment design.
All projects must be experimental. No models of demonstrations allowed.
Ask yourself, “Is it possible to experiment with this idea?” “Will we be able to get all the necessary materials?” “Is it something people will be interested in?”
Project elements
Every project includes:
1. Written report
2. Display
3. Oral presentation.
The written report contents include the following sections:
a) Cover page: Title, team members with their list numbers, grade and group, date.
b) Objective or purpose of the research
c) Introduction – general information -research on various sources- about the problem you choose, historic events, evolution, applications, purpose and importance. Remember that information is only valid when writers cite the source