All participants will receive a "goody bag" courtesy of the many
community organizations which help support this event.
Dear Parents,
Your child has been invited to take part in a science fair, an exciting
event that encourages children to think like young scientists. During the
next few weeks your child will be designing a science fair project that
uses the scientific method to solve a problem. We hope that you agree that
the educational benefits are numerous, as students develop skills in
writing, oral presentation, creative writing and problem solving.
The Niagara County Science Fair held on March 15, 2008, is designed to
increase student interest in science. All students in grades 5 – 8 who
live in or go to school in Niagara County are encouraged to participate.
Students in grades 5 – 6 may enter in teams of 2 or 3, or as
individuals. Students should do the work on the projects. Parents and
others may advise, encourage, inspire, and even demonstrate how to do
something. The students must construct and perform the projects
themselves. Journals or log books, graphs and charts are also encouraged.
Students should write a one to two page summary of their project to show
and use when talking to the judges. Projects are presented informally and
students discuss their findings with the judges. Before the science fair
date, students should review their projects and practice their
presentation skills.
Grade 7 and 8 students enter lecture demonstration projects. These are
formal presentations of the work completed while conducting their science
fair project. Original work is encouraged. A lecture demonstration is
scored primarily on the student’s presentation, knowledge of subject
material, and answers to judges’ questions.
Please encourage your child to participate in this science fair. Your
support is key to a successful project, but do not allow your involvement
to extend any further in order to assure equity and promote student
learning. It is important that your child wrestle with problems and try to
solve them. Guide your child whenever you can but let the final project
reflect your child’s effort and design.
Your child has been given a pamphlet which will assist them in getting
started on their science fair project. If you would like more information
on creating a successful science fair project go to www.stellaniagara.org.
Click on "Announcements," then click again on "Science Fair" for links to
science fair sites. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact
me, Susan Sinski, Niagara County Science Fair Project Director. You can
reach me at Stella Niagara Education Park, 754-4314, just leave a message
with the school secretary and I will return your call or e-mail me at
ncsf2005@yahoo.com. I hope that you and your child will join us at the
Niagara County Science Fair on March 24, 2007. (See attached flyer for
additional information.)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Susan Sinski
Niagara County Science
Fair