{"id":8855,"date":"2021-07-29T14:42:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T18:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.vigoschools.org\/woodrow-wilson\/?page_id=8855"},"modified":"2023-03-14T14:59:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T18:59:34","slug":"gt-science-fair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.vigoschools.org\/woodrow-wilson\/staff\/greg-sloan\/gt-science-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"GT \/ Science Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.59)&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;8898&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; enable_gradient=&#8221;true&#8221; color_overlay=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.01)&#8221; color_overlay_2=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.01)&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_b_to_right_t&#8221; enable_shape_divider=&#8221;true&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_divider_bring_to_front=&#8221;true&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;zoom-out&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; parallax_bg_speed=&#8221;slow&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;mountains&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-8-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.01)&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;0.8&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.01)&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627829658351{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-right: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;border-left-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;border-left-style: ridge !important;border-right-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;border-right-style: ridge !important;border-top-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;border-top-style: ridge !important;border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;border-bottom-style: ridge !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>GT \/ Science Fair<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>GT students will have 3 tests throughout the year over Greek and Latin root prefixes and suffixes.\n<ul>\n<li>Dates for these tests as well as Quizlet links can be found by selecting the tab below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Please note that the bulk of the work on science fair projects will be done at home.\n<ul>\n<li>Students will be given project guidelines and timelines at school, and I will check in with them periodically. However, much of the work will be self-directed.<\/li>\n<li>Parents are encouraged to offer support and reminders and allow children to do the projects by themselves.<\/li>\n<li>Useful information can be found by selecting the tabs below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;25&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;25&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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December 1st<\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/app.nearpod.com\/?pin=yav5t\">Review Link<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5>Use code: YAV5T<\/h5>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Q-V\u00a0 &#8211; March 2nd<\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/app.nearpod.com\/?pin=P4BS6\">Review Link<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5>Use code: P4BS6<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678820310961-5&#8243; title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; id=&#8221;1678820310959-7&#8243; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-television&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627744438394{border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h4>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sciencebuddies.org\">Science Buddies<\/a> for helpful information about your Science Fair Project.<\/h4>\n<h3><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;steadysets&#8221; title=&#8221;Timeline&#8221; id=&#8221;1678820311004-0&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1678820311006-3&#8243; icon_steadysets=&#8221;steadysets-icon-clock&#8221; sub_desc=&#8221;Problem statement (question) &#8211; 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Is the exhibit set up in a way that is pleasing to the eye, organized and easy to follow? &quot;}\">Is the information spelled correctly? Is the exhibit set up in a way that is pleasing to the eye, organized and easy to follow?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Clarity&quot;}\">Clarity<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does the display clearly explain the project? Is the data complete, appropriate and clearly represented?&quot;}\">Does the display clearly explain the project? Is the data complete, appropriate and clearly represented?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Creativity (10 pts)&quot;}\">Creativity (10 pts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Originality&quot;}\">Originality<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does the project show originality and creativity in its concept and approach?&quot;}\">Does the project show originality and creativity in its concept and approach?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Skill (10 pts)&quot;}\">Skill (10 pts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Effort&quot;}\">Effort<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does the project show much effort? Is there evidence of skill in the use of tools and \/ or methods?&quot;}\">Does the project show much effort? Is there evidence of skill in the use of tools and \/ or methods?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thoroughness (20 pts)&quot;}\">Thoroughness (20 pts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Abstract&quot;}\">Abstract<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does the abstract present a good overview of the project? &quot;}\">Does the abstract present a good overview of the project?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Research&quot;}\">Research<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does research show the background of the problem, indicate the use of an experimental approach, and lead the exhibitor to form a logical conclucion. &quot;}\">Does research show the background of the problem, indicate the use of an experimental approach, and lead the exhibitor to form a logical conclucion.<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"9\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Scientific Though (40 pts)&quot;}\">Scientific Though (40 pts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Scientific Method&quot;}\">Scientific Method<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Did the exhibitor follow the steps of the Scientific method?&quot;}\">Did the exhibitor follow the steps of the Scientific method?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Cause and Effect&quot;}\">Cause and Effect<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Did the exhibitor adequately describe ovservations and recognize important occurrences?&quot;}\">Did the exhibitor adequately describe ovservations and recognize important occurrences?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Conclusion&quot;}\">Conclusion<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Is the conclusion appropriate for the results of the experiment? Did the exhibitor properly use a control and compare that to a manipulated variable in order to evaluate the expected outcome?&quot;}\">Is the conclusion appropriate for the results of the experiment? Did the exhibitor properly use a control and compare that to a manipulated variable in order to evaluate the expected outcome?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Underlying Principles&quot;}\">Underlying Principles<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Does the project demonstrate an understanding of the concepts or principles underlying the work?&quot;}\">Does the project demonstrate an understanding of the concepts or principles underlying the work?<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678820311125-6&#8243; title=&#8221;Abstract Info&#8221; id=&#8221;1678820311124-1&#8243; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-file-text-o&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An <\/span><b>abstract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an abbreviated version of your science fair project final report. For most science fairs it is limited to a maximum of 250 words (check the rules for your competition). Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Introduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This is where you describe the purpose for doing your science fair project or invention. Why should anyone care about the work you did? You have to tell them why. Did you explain something that should cause people to change the way they go about their daily business? If you made an invention or developed a new procedure how is it better, faster, or cheaper than what is already out there? <\/span><b>Motivate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the reader to finish the abstract and read the entire paper or display board.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Problem Statement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Identify the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Procedures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. What was your approach for investigating the problem? Don&#8217;t go into detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. What answer did you obtain? Be specific and use numbers to describe your results. Do not use vague terms like &#8220;most&#8221; or &#8220;some.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Conclusions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. State what your science fair project or invention contributes to the area you worked in. Did you meet your objectives?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Things to Avoid<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid jargon or any technical terms that most readers won&#8217;t understand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid abbreviations or acronyms that are not commonly understood unless you describe what they mean.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abstracts do not have a bibliography or citations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abstracts do not contain tables or graphs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why Is an Abstract Important?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your science fair project abstract lets people quickly determine if they want to read the entire report. Consequently, at least ten times as many people will read your abstract as any other part of your work. It&#8217;s like an advertisement for what you&#8217;ve done. If you want judges and the public to be excited about your science fair project, then write an exciting, engaging abstract!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since an abstract is so short, each section is usually only one or two sentences long. Consequently, every word is important to conveying your message. If a word is boring or vague, refer to a thesaurus and find a better one! If a word is not adding something important, cut it! But, even with the abstract&#8217;s brief length, don&#8217;t be afraid to reinforce a key point by stating it in more than one way or referring to it in more than one section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Meet the Word Limit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most authors agree that it is harder to write a short description of something than a long one. 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