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Agenda 09-11-2015
1. Introduction: Objectives and Purpose
2. Homework
3. Science Fair:
• Video
• Contract
• Calendar
4. Scientific Methods
5. Investigation: “Learning Preferences”
ObjectivesStudents will be able to:
– Recognize what a science fair project is.
– Plan a strategy to carry out a scientific investigation.
PurposeStudents will be able to:
– Apply the knowledge gained to plan and complete a science fair project.
Homework
• Search/review possible topics for the science fair project.
• Bring the Science Fair contract and calendar signed by your parent/guardian.
Prepare for the Science Fair
Video“Prepare for the Science Fair”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e5XU0HKFLA
Prepare for the Science Fair
HMS Website
http://ichernandez.org/
Prepare for the Science Fair
Websites– Go online
• Type: “science fair projects”“science fair ideas”
– Go to the library• Ask for help
Make Observations State Problem (Question)
State HypothesisTest Hypothesis (Experiment)
Analyze Results Draw Conclusions
Communicate the Results
Science Fair Contract
Irene Hernández Middle School Student- Parent- Teacher’s Science Fair Contract
I , ____________________________ , f rom Room ______do hereby accept the terms of the science f air project and agree to the f ollowing conditions:
A. Follow the directions given by my Science Teacher who will be available, by appointment, to assist students in their research project which includes: 1. Experiment 2. Presentation (Power Point/Display) 3. Report (10- page minimum Written Report)
B. Follow the timeline (attached) and submit the assignments on time.
C. Follow the basic principles of scientific investigation: Observation, Problem, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Results (Data), Analysis and Conclusions.
D. Save all your work in a computer fi le f or editing and completion of fi nal Written Report.
I understand I will be judged on the f ollowing items (see rubric): 1. Experiment: Use of scientific methods 2. Written Report (10- page minimum) 3. Presentation
a. Oral b. Visual (Power Point, Poster, other)
I hereby agree to the conditions and terms of this contract and have been given suffi cient time to question any part of this contract. My signature implies complete understanding of this contract. _________________________ __________________________ Signature of Student Signature of Parent/ Guardian
_________________________ Signature of Teacher
Tentative Topic: ________________________________________ Note: I t is understood that the topic is subject to change with the authorization of the science teacher.
Contract date: _________________________ RC, rc 2014
• Review content with your teacher/parent.
• Ask questions!• Complete
signatures• Due date: September 14, 2015 (Monday)
• Review dates with your teacher/parent.
• Ask questions!• Complete
signatures• Due date: September 14, 2015 (Monday)
Science Fair Timeline
FERI A DE LA CI ENCI A DE HERNÁNDEZ 2015 CALENDARI O SUGERI DO PARA TERMI NAR EL PROYECTO A TI EMPO
Septiembre Pasos Actividad Fecha
1 “¿Qué es la Feria de la Ciencia?”: Revisión del contrato y calendario. P y R. Viernes 11 2 Discusión en clase: Revisión de la Literatura; Estilo de Escritura APA; plagio;
permisos especiales, Tabla de Contenido (títulos y sub-títulos). P y R. Viernes 11
3 Búsqueda del tema/ tópico (Revisión de la Literatura): artículos, I nternet, libros. Selección del tema/ tópico para su proyecto.
Comenzar Viernes 11
4 Entregar contrato completo y firmado, para aprobación. Lunes 14
5 Discusión en clase: problema, hipótesis, variables, control y permisos especiales. Viernes 18
6 Discusión en clase: materiales, procedimiento, tabla de datos y seguridad. Viernes 25 7 Entregar problema, hipótesis, variables, control y permisos especiales de
ser necesarios (deben ser impresos, no escritos a mano). Lunes 28
8 Obtener los materiales (ver el maestro de ser necesario). Comenzar experimento.
Cuando conozca el experimento
9 Trabajar en su experimento. Siempre salvar y guardar la información (Revisión de la Literatura).
Tan pronto esté listo
Octubre 10 Discusión en clase: contenido/ formato del reporte y cómo presentarlo. P y R. Viernes 2 11
Entregar esquema o lista del contenido (títulos y subtítulos) que se incluirán en la Revisión de la Literatura.
Viernes 9
12 Entregar lista de materiales, procedimiento y tabla(s) para recoger datos. Viernes 16 13 Entregar Revisión de la Literatura (3- 5 páginas) acerca del tópico y sus
referencias (estilo APA). Debe estar impreso, a doble espacio, letra tamaño 12, estilo Times Roman, Arial o Calibri.
Viernes 30
Noviembre 14 Terminar el experimento y la recolección de datos Lunes 2 15 Entregar resultados de su experimento. Incluya tablas y gráficos. Viernes 6 16 Discusión en clase: cómo analizar los datos y conclusiones. Revisión “Tabla de
Contenido” y “Referencias”. P y R Viernes 6
17 Organizar el Reporte Escrito el cual incluye: Cubierta con Título, Permiso Especial (si es necesario), Tabla de Contenidos, Reconocimientos, Propósito e Hipótesis (incluye problema, hipótesis, control y variables), Revisión de la Literatura (3-5 páginas), Materiales Procedimiento, Resultados (tablas y gráficos), Conclusiones y Lista de Referencias.
Lunes 16
18 FERIA DE LA CIENCIA DEL SALÓN: ENTREGA DEL REPORTE FI NAL DE INVESTI GACIÓN Y PRESENTACIÓN DEL PROYECTO A LA CLASE.
Lunes 16 al Viernes 20
*** Los ganadores de la Feria de la Ciencia de cada salón preparan las presentaciones/ exhibiciones y editan el reporte para competir en la Feria de la Ciencia de la Escuela Hernández.
Viernes 20 al Viernes 4 de diciembre
Diciembre
*** FERIA DE LA CIENCIA DE LA ESCUELA HERNÁNDEZ. Miércoles 9
___________________________ _______________________________ Firma de Padre/ Madre/ Guardián Firma del Estudiante
RC/ rc, 2015
Example: Our Investigation
Observations• Some people prefer to read when studying• Other people prefer to listening a class to learn• Certain people need to touch, move their hands to
learnProblem
How are the learning preferences of students in Team 8A?
Hypothesis Students in Team A have different learning preferences.
Experiment• Determine the person’s learning preference using a
survey.• List the materials and describe the procedure.
Example: Our Investigation
Results• Organize data in tables and draw graphs. • Explain the resultsConclusion
Explain if the results support the hypothesis and how.
Communicate the Results • Presentation• Report• Publication
Make Observations (Research)
Search for information about the topic of interest.
State Problem (Question)
What can be solved through investigation or experimentation.
Formulate a Hypothesis: Predict a possible answer
to the problem or question.
Example: If soil temperature increases, then the plant will grow taller.
Experiment
A procedure to test the hypothesis.
The results must be measurable (quantifiable).
Collect and Analyze Results Data gathering using several trials.
Results are organized in tables, and presented in graphs.
Draw Conclusions Statements that support or reject the hypothesis. Explanation of results
Includes making recommendations for further study and improvements.
Communication of ResultsPresentation of investigation and findings.
It can be done through presentations (science fair) and publications (scientific magazines).
Make Observations State Problem (Question)
State HypothesisTest Hypothesis (Experiment)
Analyze Results Draw Conclusions
Communicate the Results