SCIENCE PROJECT TIMELINE
MIDDLE SCHOOL 2014-2015
DUE DATE / ASSIGNMENT (S) / Check off when completed- gradeMiddle School / SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO TEACHER
September / Thursday
4 / CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC
Earth, Life, Physical
Turn in parent signature forms to your science teacher
September / Thursday
11 / Write problem/ Hypothesis
September / Thursday
19 / Write a Research Plan
Problem(Question)
Hypothesis
Materials
Procedures
September / 9--19 to 10-17 / You should be working on your experiment.
Ask teacher for guidance if needed
INTERSESSION
September
OCTOBER / 9-29 – 10/10 / You should continue working on your experiment during intersession. Observations, results and conclusions are due when you return from intersession.
October / 10-20– 10-24 / Students will transfer projects to file folders and start presenting in class
STUDENTS WILL PRESENT PROJECTS TO CLASS and ADMINISTRATION JUDGES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FAIR (GYM-CAFETERIA / Wednesday
11-5 / STUDENTS WILL PRESENT PROJECTS TO JUDGES
CAMPUS SCIENCE FAIR
No Parents allowed
District Science Fair / December 6th / STUDENTS WILL BE REQURED TO FILL OUT ADDITIONAL PAPER WORK WITH SCIENCE COORDINATOR.
Please keep in mind that dates after November 5TH, are for those students whose projects are selected to participate in the Paso Del Norte Middle School and the Socorro Independent School District Science Fairs. This is a flexible schedule. If your study requires more time please come see science teacher about an extension.
Good Luck!
Mrs. Tristan
Science Fair Coordinator
Science and Engineering Fair
Student’s Name: ______
Project Title: ______
Teacher’s Name: ______Grade Level: 6 7 8
SCIENCE PROJECT IS FOR A CLASSROOM GRADES
My project should not include the following:
o Humans
o Vertebrate Animals
o Microorganisms
o rDNA
o Tissues
To Be Completed by Student and Parent
a) Student Acknowledgment:
• I understand the risks and possible dangers to me involving my project.
• I understand safe lab practices and equipment and will use safety equipment and safe behavior throughout my project.
• I have read and will abide by the following Ethics statement
Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Such practices include plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researcher’s work as one’s own, and fabrication of data.
Fraudulent projects will fail to qualify for competition in affiliated fairs or the Intel ISEF.
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Student’s Printed Name Signature Date Acknowledged
b) Parent/Guardian Approval:
• I have read and understand the risks and possible dangers involved in my child’s Science Project
• I consent to my child participating in this project and will supervise my child’s safety throughout the project.
• I understand that if my child continues beyond the campus level, there will be additional paperwork to complete. The date on this consent form will be the date established for all additional paperwork.
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Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date Acknowledged
The following is a partial list of items not allowed for display during presentation
o Living organisms, including plants
o Soil, sand, rock, and/or waste samples
o Taxidermy specimens or parts
o Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
o Human or animal food
o Human/animal parts or body fluids
o Plant materials (living, dead, or preserved) that are in
their raw, unprocessed, or non-manufactured state
o All chemicals including water
o All hazardous substances or devices
o Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, pipettes,
knives)
o Flames or highly flammable materials
o Batteries with open-top cells
o Glass or glass objects