It’s science fair time again. All sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are required to 
participate. The purpose of the science fair is for students to experience the scientific method and explore subjects of interest. The science fair project provides the opportunity to practice project management skills that students will use throughout their lifetime. 
 
The science fair project will require a large amount of time. One key to a successful project will be planning in manageable parts. There are due dates to help students manage the project. 
 
This year the process will consist of the following sections: 
 
1.  Acknowledgement Form-parent and student must sign and return this form that they have reviewed all the science fair information and calendar.  
2.  Proposal Form-Ms. Bhakta must approve the proposal.  
2.  Keep a Logbook-this composition style book is a diary to record all activities and time spent on science fair.
3.  Experiment Update Form-summary of library research progress. Use the library and Internet for Background Research-record bibliography information and brief summary in logbook. Record specific facts and information on loose-leaf or note cards. Research is used to understand the experiment topic and explain it in the Introduction and Final Report. A library fieldtrip is planned for each class in the months of Nov/Dec.
4.  Introduction and Bibliography
5.  Final report-complete report on your science fair project. 
6.  Display Binder and Backboard-Final display for the science fair. 
 
All the required information and forms are available online on the school website.
If students do not have internet access at home, let me know and I will give them a hard copy of all the forms.  A calendar summarizing important dates is also available to print. 
You may want to make several copies of this calendar to post in different places. 
 
I look forward to an interesting and successful science fair.