The Manoa Science Fair
The 2022 Manoa Science Fair is happening!!
The Manoa Science Fair turns SEVEN!
Who? All Students K - 5
Where? Manoa Elementary School Gym
When? Wednesday, June 1st from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (set up begins at 5:30)
Why? To pose and answer some interesting questions.
How to Enter the Science Fair
1. Choose a topic. See Project Types below.
2. Complete the entry form below.
3. Prepare your project to be displayed on a tri-fold project board (available at craft and office supply stores). Make sure to put your name on your project.
4. Bring your project to the gym on the evening of the fair, Wednesday, June 1st, at 5:30 pm for set up.
5. K-2 students will stand by their projects from 6-6:30 to present to visitors and answer questions. **Group or partner projects, please differ to the youngest participant's time**
6. 3-5 students will stand by their projects from 6:30-7 to present to visitors and answer questions. **Group or partner projects, please differ to the youngest participant's time**
7. All projects must be cleaned up and brought home at the end of the Science Fair.
Here is an example of the tri-fold format you might use for your science experiment
TYPES OF PROJECTS SUGGESTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
AN INVENTION (something new that will solve a problem or make a task easier)
A MODEL (i.e., a homemade model of the solar system)
A COLLECTION (i.e., a butterfly collection, a rock collection, a collection of different types of leaves)
A DISPLAY (i.e., a display showing how dinosaur fossils are found and excavated which involved collecting information- museum trip, internet research, presenting the important data, and creating a display)
Please remember to use the following Scientific Method:
Make an observation. Then, propose a question based on your observation.
Identify the variables, or the things that change or could be changed in your experiment.
Research your topic to learn more about it.
Develop a hypothesis, or possible answer to your question.
Design an experiment that will help you answer your research question.
Draw a conclusion from your results that explain your project. This may include graphs and charts of your data.
Here are a few websites to visit for science project ideas:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/sciencefair/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects.html
http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2013/08/science-for-kids-sunday-showcase.html
http://www.education.com/science-fair/
http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/learning-about-weather-science-experiments.html
Rules to Follow for Science Fair Displays:
1. Students should design and make their own exhibits.
2. Exhibits should be designed to rest on a table within a 48” by 15” space. Please, no floor projects or wall posters.
3. All exhibits are entered at the risk of the exhibitor. The science fair is a hands-on experience. Do NOT display anything valuable. If a parent would like to volunteer to monitor the display the day of the fair, please contact one of the chairpersons.
4. Exhibits must follow these safety regulations:
no open containers of liquids; no working volcanoes; no living organisms (except plants); no mold, fungus or microbial cultures; no flame producing equipment, dangerous chemicals, acids, or caustic materials (NOTE: If you would like to make a working volcano or study microbial cultures, you could exhibit your project in the form of photographs on a display board).
5. If your exhibit uses electricity, keep in mind that only ordinary household current (120 volt AC) will be provided; you must bring an extension cord; your exhibit must have a convenient on/off switch; all electrical circuits and equipment must be properly insulated.
Questions? Please contact:
Daniel Feldgus dfeldgus@haverfordsd.net
Jessica Satterfield jsatterfield@haverfordsd.net