WHITTIER STEM FAIR Science - Techno logy - Eng ineer ing - Mathemat ics

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!The STEM fair is a way for students to gain skills and confidence in science and engineering. STEM fair projects also integrate many skills with science and engineering, including literacy, logical thinking, math, and the arts. See the web site for more detailed instructions and resources. !Thank you for supporting your student’s participation! We look forward to seeing you there. Turn this page over and get the details.

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Who will be doing projects?

!What kind of project should I do?

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How do I get started?

You Should Be Done ByStart Researching Project Ideas Right AwayDecide On An Idea February 16thDo Your Project February 16th - March 21stMake Your Display March 21stDeliver Your Project to School March 26

Celebrate being done!

⦿ K-1st grade classrooms will present a class project. K-1st grade students also have the option of doing an individual project.

⦿ 2nd-5th grade students are required to do an individual project.

Option 2

Scientific Investigation

Do a Test To See If An Idea is True

Option 1

Engineering Design

Build Something

Read the directions for each option on the next page.

Engineering Design

1. Think of something you could build and follow the steps above.

2. Make a display. Show evidence of all your steps: bring in what you made, pictures of you building it, labeled diagrams, data tables from testing, or anything else. Be creative!

*Save trees! It is totes cool with us if you want to display your project as a Powerpoint presentation!

*Clearly write your name on the back of your display. The size limit is 3 x 4 feet.

3. Be ready to explain your project. Simple single sentences are fine for younger kids.

*Why did you choose it?

*What went well?

*What else do you want to try?

Scientific Investigation

1. Use the steps above to investigate something.

2. Make a display for your project with pictures of you doing it, labeled diagrams, data tables from testing, or anything else. Be creative!

*Save trees! It is totes cool with us if you want to display your project as a Powerpoint presentation!

*Clearly write your name on the back of your display. The size limit is 3 x 4 feet.

!3. Be ready to explain your project. Simple single sentences are fine for younger kids.

*What did you learn?

*How did you make sure it was a fair test?

*What else do you want to try?

*For grade 3-5 students: What were your manipulated, measured, and controlled variables?

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1. Write an Experimental Question.

2. Make a Prediction:

3. Write Your Procedure: You must run at least 3 trials.

4. Record your data or observations.

5. Write a conclusion with a claim, evidence, and reasoning.