Mentor Training Meeting (#6)March 21st, 2013

Science Fair (April 20) in less than a month!

Meeting Agenda Putting The Written Report (ie, Binder) Together Acknowledgements Work Cited Creating the Project Board Interacting with Judges More Tips Reminders

Mentor Training Checklist #6

The Written Report(AKA: The Binder) Typed Font size: 12-14 (14 recommended) Font: Times New Roman Put the report into a 1 or ½ inch 3-ring binder Include a Title Page (usually the Question) Number the pages Create a Table of Contents Buddy SHOULD NOT put their name on any pages of the

binder or content to avoid any prejudicial judging !!!

The Written ReportSuggested Order:

Title page (usually a simplified testable question with some graphics)Table of Contents Abstract (optional, not required for 5th grade project) Testable Question (on a page by itself ) Hypothesis and Null Hypothesis Background Report Variables: Control, Independent/Dependent/Control VariablesProcedure and Materials Data tables Data Analysis (show math work) Graphs Discussion of Results Conclusion Photographs AcknowledgementsWork Cited / Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Your buddy should thank all of the people who contributed to the project in some way

Tell your buddy to include a short sentence about HOW the person helped

Do not edit unless there is some catastrophic flaw

Work Cited / Bibliography

Include at least 3 cited sources

Given this is just a 5th grade project, no specific format is required ~ links (URLs) alone is sufficient

For advanced students, APA style formatting is recommended (optional). To learn more:

o workscited4u.com/apaformat.htmlo http://www.bibme.org/ (automatically generate citations)

Important to remind your buddy that for any part of the written report, don’t plagiarize other people’s work by simply “copy & paste”

Make sure they understand and put ideas into their own words

Creating the Project Board

Use a tri-fold display board

Focus on content and style

Fun and colorful, but remember to present information in a clear and pleasant fashion

Include: Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials, Results, and Conclusions

Label charts/graphs/tables (with title & units of measurement)

Caption Photos & illustrations

Attach the written report and the lab notebook to the board with pieces of string

Any extra props should be able to fit in front of the board

Creating the Project Board(cont.)

Greet the judges with a handshake and a smile.

Make sure to face the judges when answering a question. Make Eye Contact!!!

Be enthusiastic!

Interacting With Judges

What should Buddies wear to the Science Fair?

They don’t have to dress up this much…

Don’t under dress either

Just wear their White Science Alliance Buddy T-Shirt!

Final Tips for Mentors… If you SHOW ENTHUSIASM for your buddy’s project, he or

she will be even more excited for the Science Fair

Arrange a time to help your buddy set up their project (setup time 9:30-10:30am)

Wear your MENTOR T-Shirt & SHOW UP at the Science Fair to support your buddy

Reminders

LAST Mentor-Buddy MeetingApril 1st, 2013(This is not a joke!)

3:15pm – 5:30pmWrite it in your planner!

Science Fair ~ April 20, 2013Award Ceremony ~ 2:30-3:15pm