Guidelines for Math and Science Fair Projects

 k-3   

•   Class projects only

•   ¹/2 page minimum of background information

•   At least 1 resource with simple bibliography listed

•   Must show a sample log book of student work (may be a compilation of student work in the Log Book)

•       Modified Formal Report contains abstract, research, and bibliography (for piloting schools in 2008)

•        Display board showing handwritten student input (for piloting schools in 2008 (Teachers should not feel required to type).

    4-5

•    Group, individual or class                                       '

•    No more than 4 students in a group.

•         One page minimum of background research information

•          3-4 resources (APA not required)

•          Log book must reflect steps 1-8 and each entry dated of student's original work.

•          Each student (even in a group) must keep a Log Book

•          Modified Formal Report contains abstract, research, and bibliography (for piloting schools)

•         Display board and formal report may be handwritten or typed by student(s)

     6-12

•                   Group, individual or class

•    No more than 4 students in a group. Student work for log, forma! report; and display board  may be handwritten or typed  by the student(s).

•     At least 4 resources listed in the bibliography...one should be a web resource.

•    2 pages minimum of background information

•         Log book must reflect steps 1-8 and each entry dated of student's original work.

•         Each student (even in a group) must keep a log book   

•         Full Formal Report plus abstract required (current CCSD Math/Science Fair Guidelines

•         Display board and formal report may be neatly handwritten or typed by the student(s0

General Information

q        Projects should be related to a standard from your grade level.

q       No materials should be brought with the board. Only a log book and formal report should be displayed with the project board.

q        No names or identifying photos should be on the front of the display board, log book, or the formal report. Names should appear on the back of the display, formal report and log book.

q       District-wide labels will be provided for the backs of the display board the week of February 10. They will be sent through the district mail.

q        Elementary schools wiil be limited to 24 projects per school.

q        Middle schools will be limited to 12 projects per school.

q        High School will be limited to 16 projects.

q        You or a representative should be available at the Awards Program to your
school's projects and return them to your students.

District Math and Science coaches reserve the right to turn away projects that do not have all of the required components.

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