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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2004 SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION
RIBBONS
Each project will be judged by at least two people. The judges
will use a scoring guide to evaluate the scientific process,
display board and lab book for each project. The project will
then be awarded a blue, red or yellow ribbon based on the
accomplishment level shown. The blue ribbon designates Superior
Achievement, the red ribbon Outstanding Achievement and the
yellow ribbon Excellent Achievement. There will be no limit
to the number of blue, red or yellow ribbons awarded. The
ribbons will be presented at the Science Fair Awards Assembly.
BEST EXPERIMENT & BEST INVENTION
The judges will collectively choose from all the Superior
Achievement award winners (blue ribbon) the projects they
feel best exhibit the use of the scientific method for both
the Experiment and Invention categories. One trophy will be
presented for each category. Best Experiment and Best Invention
are the highest awards for the Sacred Heart School Science
Fair. These awards will be presented at the Science Fair Awards
Assembly.
BEST OF CLASS
All students in third through eighth grade will vote for
the science projects they like best for grades sixth, seventh
and eighth. All votes will be tabulated together. The project
receiving the most votes in each grade will receive the Best
of Class Certificate. These awards will be presented at the
Science Fair Awards Assembly.
BEST PROJECT TOPIC
All students in third through eighth grade will vote for
the best science fair project topic from any grade. All votes
will be tabulated together. The project receiving the most
votes will receive the Best Project Topic Certificate. This
award will be presented at the Science Fair Awards Assembly.
BEST DISPLAY
All students in third through eighth grade will vote for
the science project from any grade they believe has the best
display. All votes will be tabulated together. The project
receiving the most votes will receive the Best Display Certificate.
This award will be presented at the Science Fair Awards Assembly.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2004 SCIENCE FAIR SCHEDULE
Sunday February 8, 2004 4:00pm-5:00pm
Set-up tables for displays. Assign student display areas.
Post schedule in teacher’s lounge for each class to
sign up for specific time slots to view projects.
Monday February 9, 2004 8:00am-3:15pm
All participants must have their projects completed and displayed
prior to the end of the school day on Monday.
***Monday February 9, 2004 3:00pm-6:00pm***
The Science Fair will be open to the public for viewing. All
Sacred Heart School parents are encouraged to attend.
Monday February 9, 2004 6:00pm-6:15pm
Science Fair Judges Meeting: Scott Hulshoff will provide instructions
to judges.
Monday February 9, 2004 6:15pm-8:00pm
Official judging of science projects. Judging sheets will
be saved for students to keep. Certificates will be placed
on each project designating the level of achievement. A list
of student ribbon awards will be prepared for the Science
Fair Awards Assembly.
Tuesday February 10, 2004 8:00am-Noon
A sign up sheet will be in the teacher’s lounge for
each class to sign up for specific time slots to view projects.
All third through eighth grade students will view projects
and vote for their favorites. Ballots will be distributed
and collected by home room teachers.
Tuesday February 10, 2004 Noon-2:00pm
Student votes will be tabulated prior to the Science Fair
Awards Assembly. Certificates will be prepared.
Tuesday February 10, 2004 2:30pm-3:00pm
Science Fair Awards Assembly. Scott Hulshoff will be the Master
of Ceremonies. Dan Putney will be asked if he can attend in
order to present the Best Experiment and Best Invention trophies.
It would be great if Mr. Altman and Father Craig could be
a part of the award presentations.
Tuesday February 10, 2004 3:15pm-3:30pm
All Science Fair Projects must be dismantled and taken home.
Any projects remaining after 3:30pm will be placed Mr. H’s
classroom.
Tuesday February 10, 2004 3:30pm-4:00pm
Clean-up.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2004 SCIENCE FAIR RESPONSIBILITIES
Science Fair Set-up
Abbie, Hannah and Debbie Polys
Explanation of Awards Display
Debbie Polys
Student Award Cerificates
Amy Marcum
Best Experiment & Best Invention Trophies
Debbie Polys
Ribbons/Stickers
Julie Burbach
Science Fair Clean-up
Abbie, Hannah and Debbie Polys
Rubric Scoring Guide
Scott Hulshoff
Judges
Dan Putney will arrange for a judging panel from Honeywell,
Inc.
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