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Science Exposition to the Rescue!
Science Exposition 2015Are you ready????
We have to
do Science Fair???
?AGAIN?
Science Fair versus Exposition
Science Fair Science Exposition
Less options for students to approach the process
Multiple options for students to approach the process
More science content driven
Interdisciplinary driven
Less motivation for students/teachers
Heightens motivation in students and teachers
More teacher-centered
More student-centered
More of a routine More of a celebration
Choice #1
Choice #2
Choice #3
Choice #4
All Choices Include:
•Written Component•Problem Solving•Collecting and Interpretation of Data
Time Line:Step 1: August• Initial Planning Meeting with
Science Teachers • Locate a place in the community
that is central to your school – We chose the Civic Center – BOOK IT – you will need 2 days.
Step 2: August/September• Teaching the inquiry process –
Students are told about the upcoming expo and given the expectations/categories. Science Research Proposal should be completed and due by the end of September.
Step 3: October/November• Bi-weekly Log Book Checks • Math teachers are working on graphing
and data interpretation• Language teachers are working on citing
sources of information and abstracts • Social studies can help students with
the research elements of the projectStep 4: November/December• In-house student gallery walk• Begin final preparations for the
Exposition
Judging Criteria
Display Criteria
All Teachers Should Serve
The Event:• Day Before – •Projects are taken to the location•Hospitality room is set up•We asked the art teacher to display nature art created by students•Signs are placed
• Day of the Event• Judging from 8-2:30•Students reported to their projects at 6:15•Open to public from 6:15-6:45•Ceremony at 7:00•Following the ceremony students removed the projects
Students set up their own projects and complete 2 judging sheets
Student Orientation:After students set-up projects
Robotics Demonstration
Welcoming the Public
Students report to their projects before the gallery is opened to the public
Art Gallery Display
Open to the Public
Open to the Public
The Ceremony
The Ceremony
The Ceremony
Questions?
http://www.layfieldsci.com/gsta-science-expo.html