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 Mrs.Labell
Mrs. Maloney
Mrs. Hopson
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KHS Science Fair.
 

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KH Science Fair :  Every year, KH invites all KH students to participate in the KH Science Fair Competition.  Students who want to do a Science Fair Project need to register and get an instruction packet.  This is great way to learn the Scientific Process and do fun experiments.
  • See the KH Office or Mrs. Labell for a Science Fair Registration Form
  • Plan to attend the  Pre-Science Fair Family Workshop: in KH Library
  • Learn how to do a project, get a project board, and select library books that will help you win at the Science Fair.
  • Projects should be brought to the school for judging by January 19 a.m.
    *Names need to be on the back of the project board*
  • KH Science Fair: in the KH Gym
  • Participants from the KH Science Fair may continue to the District and County Science Fairs.
If you missed this meeting and have questions, contact the School Office.
If your child does not bring a registration form home from school, call KH Office at 383-3775.
Contact KH Library for Science Fair Project books
 or
Science Fair Project boards are available for purchase the night of the Workshop or from the KH Office.
 
  See below for more information.
 
 
District Science Fair: 
Any student can enter a science project in the District Science Fair held on Saturday, February at the 9/10 Center.   K-2 is for display only;  3rd – 12th will be judged. Projects will need to be dropped off the evening before the fair. This is sponsored by the Coatesville Area School District Parent Council. 
 
County Science Fair: 
 The Chester County Science Research Competition is for the top projects from 4th and 5th grade winners from King’s Highway.
 
Go prepared to the Science Fair
PLANNING  IDEAS:
  Pre-Science Fair Family Workshop
in the fall of the school year if you need help
- with your Science fair project ideas?
            - tips for creating successful projects?
            - information on how judges think?
            -advice for your parents !!

  1. Learn the rules of your school's science fair.  Science Fair Information

  2. Keep a Science Log. Put a date next to every entry.

  3. Write a realistic timeline for completing your Project.

  4. Choose a topic that will keep you curious, interested and motivated for a couple of months.

  5. Collect background information on your topic from books, magazines, the Internet, people and companies

  6. Design an experiment.

  7. Do background research on your subject of interest.
  8. Write the purpose of your experiment. What question do you want to answer? Write your hypothesis.
  9. Gather materials and supplies needed for the experiment.  http://www.showboard.com/
  10. Do your experiment.
  11. Create charts and graphs to visually describe the results of your experiment.
    12.

  12. Write a complete report that tells about the story of your project.

  13. Construct an exhibit or display board.

  14. Practice your presentation.
  15. Give your presentation before your class.
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From:  http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/simple-science-fair-projects.html

Science Fair Website Links:

Science Fair Central:  http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/

All Science Fair Project Ideas:  http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

Science Fair Project Resource Guide: www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide

Science Fair Tips: http://www.cyberbee.com/fundamentals_sites.html

 Lots of Science Fair Connections:  http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/simple-science-fair-projects.html

Science Fair Materials To Purchase: Dr. Shawn's Super Science Fair Support Center:  http://www.scifair.org/

"It takes courage to explore the unknown."