The PTA Science Fair is on Thursday, April 27th. Start thinking about your idea now!
Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the PTA Science Fair on Thursday, April 27th at 5:45 pm (prior to Open House).
Now is the time to start thinking about your science experiment idea!
Need to Know Details
- Students will conduct their own science experiment at home OR use the experiment/data they collected during a “Science and a Sandwich” session.
- The student will create a display board at home for the Science Fair.
- Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students.
- Each student’s display will be setup on a card table in the gym.
- There will be no judging.
- Participation is optional.
- Each student will receive a participation award.
Display Board Available
Half-size display boards will be available for purchase from the PTA for $2.00.
Need help getting started? Check out the following resources:
Flyer – What Type of Science Project Should You Do?
Websites
- Discovery, “Science Fair Central” – http://nsdl.oercommons.org/courses/science-fair-central-2/view
- Education.com, “Elementary School Science Fair Ideas” – https://www.education.com/science-fair/elementary-school/
- Elementary Science Fair Planning Guide – http://www.utelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2013/1/9/54511288/ScienceFairGuide%202013.pdf
- Science Buddies – http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
- National Science Digital Library – http://nsdl.org
Riverside Public Library has a great collection of science experiment books!
- Janice VanCleave, author
- Bill Nye, author
Any questions, contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com