2009-2010 Science Fair Time Line
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1st
Nine Weeks
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10/5/09
Mon
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
is due. See the rubric for
details. The research plan must meet
all ISEF SRC requirements as outlined on the SRC Research Plan page.
*Note: You must be able to collect measurable data
in order to have a testable hypothesis.
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2nd Nine Weeks
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10/26/09
Mon
(11/9/09
½ credit recovery)
(11/19/09
¼ credit recovery)
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SRC FORMS PACKET
DUE. You MAY NOT start your project until you receive the final SRC
approval! Approval forms that are
appropriate for your project must be submitted and approved by the SEFH
Science Review Committee (SRC) before you begin collecting
data. SRC forms must be typed or written legibly in ink
and have all appropriate signatures. Students
must secure signatures of parent, adult supervisor and qualified scientist
(when required) before forms are turned in.
All projects requiring human
subjects must have a qualified scientist.
*Note:
Students who do not get SRC forms completed by 11/27/09 cannot do
science fair.
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3rd Nine Weeks
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1/6/10
Wed
(1/5/10 for 5 point
bonus)
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PRESENTATION
of completed
projects in class. A short (4 min)
oral presentation concerning the project must be given, using the completed display.
Bonus points will be given if the student is selected and
participates at the FHS Science Fair scheduled for 1/27/10 or the Galveston
County Science Fair tentatively scheduled for 2/26-2/27/10.
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4th Nine Weeks
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Final Summary Paper
due 3/22/10
Mon
(SEFH: 3/11/10-3/13/10)
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51st SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING FAIR OF HOUSTON at the
George R. Brown Convention Center. If a student is selected to participate at
SEFH and participates, he/she will receive 70% on the 4th 9 weeks
class project grade of 100 points that counts twice for PAP Chemistry. The additional 30% will be from the
completed Final Summary Paper to be used with the project.
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Name:
________________________________________ Per: _____ Date: ___________
Science Fair
Project Proposal Grading Rubric
Science
Fair Project Title:
1. Paper Format (10 points) _________
a.
Title page: title, name, teacher name, date,
period
b.
Typed, 12 font, double spaced, 1 in. margins
c.
Completely filled out rubric included in the
front
2. Hypothesis (10 points) _________
a.
Short background summary, including question being
addressed
b.
Complete hypothesis (In an “if, then” format)
c.
Testable
d.
Logical
3. Materials List (10 points) _________
a.
List form
b.
Complete:
4. Procedure (35 points) _________
a.
Complete and controlled
b.
Outlined
c.
Variables:
i.
All pertinent variables identified (independent,
dependent, constant)
ii.
Needed Controls used?
iii.
Tested correctly?
d.
Meets ISEF rules and guidelines for special categories (see ISEF Research Plan
guidelines)
5. Data Analysis Procedure (5
points) _________
6. Bibliography format (30 pts total) ________
a. Min.
of 5 sources listed
b. APA
citation correct
c. Alphabetical
order
Total Grade: _________/100
Name _______________________________________ Per. _____ Date: ____________
Science Fair SRC Approval Forms Rubric
All
students are to download and fill out the Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
Approval Forms from the International Science and Engineering Fair
website. <http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document/>
is the website that contains the complete rules and all of the downloadable
forms that you will use. Students are to discuss their final procedure
and applicable forms with their teacher prior to turning in their forms. The Rubric grade is based on the total correct
completion of all appropriate forms by the due date. Failure
to obtain SRC approval will disqualify you from all Science Fair competition.
I understand that I and my
student are responsible for obtaining the forms, completely and correctly
filling out the forms, and turning them in by October 26, 2009 (even if
absent). My project grade will be
assigned according to the following rubric.
I am to discuss all questions with my teacher, prior to
the due date.
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Student signature
Parent signature
_______ COMPLETED SRC FORMS
Packet/ Ready for approval by 11/26/09 100 PTS
Grade Deductions:
1. Student
and/or Parent Signature on rubric is missing first time (-10 points)
2. Late:
after 10/26/09 (-10 points)
3.
Incomplete SRC Forms Packet:
a. Missing
form (-12 points/form)
Forms:
______________________________________________________________
b. Incomplete
form (-8 points/form)
Forms:
______________________________________________________________
c. Missing
Research Plan (-16 points)
d. Incomplete
Research Plan (-12 points)
Items
to fix: __________________________________________________________
Original SRC Packet Grade /100
pts
Grade Recovery
:
1. Completed SRC Forms packet by
11/9/09; (Recover ½ deducted points on previously graded packets)
+
________
2. Completed SRC Forms packet by
11/19/09; (Recover ¼ deducted points on previously graded packets)
+
________
Final SRC Packet Grade /100
pts.
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT GET SRC
FORMS APPROVED BY 11/27/09 CANNOT DO A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
Name
__________________________________________________ Per. _____ Date: _________
Science
Fair Project Grading Rubric
Criteria
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Pos.
Points
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Earned
Points
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Participation during Presentations:
- Listen quietly and
attentively, no working on other things
- Ask good questions at
end of presentation
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10
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Project Objectives:
- Creativity/originality
- Clear statement of
objectives
- Identification of all
relevant variables
- Testable hypothesis
based on background study
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10
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Project Design:
- Procedure is complete
and listed in step-by-step manner
- Knowledge/Understanding
of scientific or engineering principles relevant
- Appropriate use of
equipment/techniques to obtain data
- Use of relevant
literature; proper bibliography
- Adequacy of approach
used
- Appropriate level of
challenge
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15
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Project Execution:
- Proper use of lab
notebook for recording and reporting qualitative and quantitative data
(10 points)
- Appropriate level of
skill/effort of student in carrying out project; Amount of work done is
at high school level
- Data measurements to
correct precision and include units
- Thoroughness of
testing; appropriate number of trials/samples
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25
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Project Conclusions (student understanding):
- Logical analysis of
observations/data; consideration of sources of error
- Conclusions
consistent with data obtained and with the relevant principles of
science/engineering
- Practical, real world
applications discussed
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20
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Project Presentation:
- Visual presentation;
creativity/originality; display stands alone
- Quality/clarity of
display; language mechanics; logical organization
- Appropriate display
of data (graphs, charts, photos, etc); clear concise & organized
- Clear & concise
oral presentation (3-5 min)
- Adequate voice projection;
maintains eye contact
- 250 word abstract on
display board
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20
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TOTAL POINTS: _______
Name
__________________________________________________ Per. _____ Date: _________
Science
Fair Project Grading Rubric
Criteria
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Pos.
Points
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Earned
Points
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Participation during Presentations:
- Listen quietly and
attentively, no working on other things
- Ask good questions at
end of presentation
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10
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Project Objectives:
- Creativity/originality
- Clear statement of
objectives
- Identification of all
relevant variables
- Testable hypothesis
based on background study
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10
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Project Design:
- Procedure is complete
and listed in step-by-step manner
- Knowledge/Understanding
of scientific or engineering principles relevant
- Appropriate use of
equipment/techniques to obtain data
- Use of relevant
literature; proper bibliography
- Adequacy of approach
used
- Appropriate level of
challenge
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15
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Project Execution:
- Proper use of lab
notebook for recording and reporting qualitative and quantitative data
(10 points)
- Appropriate level of
skill/effort of student in carrying out project; Amount of work done is
at high school level
- Data measurements to
correct precision and include units
- Thoroughness of
testing; appropriate number of trials/samples
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25
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Project Conclusions (student understanding):
- Logical analysis of
observations/data; consideration of sources of error
- Conclusions
consistent with data obtained and with the relevant principles of
science/engineering
- Practical, real world
applications discussed
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20
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Project Presentation:
- Visual presentation;
creativity/originality; display stands alone
- Quality/clarity of
display; language mechanics; logical organization
- Appropriate display
of data (graphs, charts, photos, etc); clear concise & organized
- Clear & concise
oral presentation (3-5 min)
- Adequate voice
projection; maintains eye contact
- 250 word abstract on
display board
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20
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TOTAL POINTS: _______
Name:
________________________________ Per.__ Date: ___________
Final
Summary Paper Rubric
(SEFH participants only)
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Criteria
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Possible Points
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Earned Points
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Introduction:
·
Rationale given
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Purpose stated
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Research Question(s) stated
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Hypothesis stated
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5
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Project Design and Method:
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Background research discussed
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Description of all variables
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Procedure summary
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5
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Results:
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Summary of data/results
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Analysis of data
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5
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Conclusion:
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Implications of findings
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Error considerations
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Further research ideas
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References – Bibliography with min. 5 sources, APA format,
alphabetical
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5
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Abstract:
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250 word maximum
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ISEF format
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5
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Paper Format:
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Typed, double spaced, max 1 inch margins, 12 font
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Title Page, Table of Contents
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Paragraph form
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Spelling, grammar, punctuation correct
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Rubric attached (-5 if missing)
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Sources cited in body of paper using APA format
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5
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Total Points: _______
