PREPARING FOR THE SMMCS

8TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR…

WHAT IS A SCIENCE FAIR?

•THE SCIENCE FAIR IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SMMCS 8TH GRADE

STUDENTS TO APPLY THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD TO CONDUCT

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. THE RESULTS OF EACH STUDENT'S

RESEARCH WILL BE PRESENTED IN AN 8TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR

WHERE THE STUDENT'S EFFORTS WILL BE DISPLAYED.

•SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ARE A REQUIRED PART OF THE 8TH

GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AND 7TH GRADE PHYSICAL

SCIENCE AT SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• SUMMER SHOULD BE THE TIME FOR YOU TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOUWOULD LIKE TO RESEARCH.

• DO NOT COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT DURING THE SUMMER. YOUR PROJECT MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR SCIENCE TEACHER FIRST.

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WHERE TO BEGIN

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WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN COMING UP WITH A TOPIC

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ASK FOR HELP

Talk to a family member, neighbor or friend in the

field.

They will be able to help you ask more detailed

questions and maybe even help you locate

materials and equipment!

HELPFUL WEBSITES

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