Science Project Options: Presented to A day on 09/16 and B day on 09/19

SCIENCE PROJECT OPTIONS

■      8^th grade science 2016/17

■      Yes, you have to do a science project

■      Science projects are REQUIRED by the district for all students taking advanced classes.

There are a number of different options for you to complete this requirement

■      Traditional Science Project

■      Individual project (no team projects in Middle School)

■      Follow ISEF/NEFRSEF Rules

–      Identify your question, design experiment, backboard, etc.

–      Complete & Print forms from NEFRSEF: 1, 1A, 1B, Typed Research Plan (separate paper)

–      Approval for special projects is from SRC @ NEFRSEF or IRB@JLCP

■      ONLY OPTION ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOOL, DISTRICT AND/OR REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

■      Turn IN:  Forms and Abstract December 7

–      School science fair Dec. 20^th

■      Verizon Innovative App Challenge

■      Team project (5-7 Students)

■      …”  a nationwide contest in which middle and high school students are challenged to develop concepts for mobile apps that solve a problem in their community. ”

■      Concept Submission = essay responses and a 3 minute video. 

■      Registration opens August 1, 2016.

■      Submission deadline November 18, 2016.

More information found at http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/

■      Toshiba ExploraVision

■      Team project (2-4 Students)

■      …” pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 20 years, and describe the development steps, pros & cons, and obstacles.”

■      Submission = Exploravision Entry Form, Abstract, Project Description, Bibliography, and 5 sample Web Pages.

■      Project must be received by NSTA on Feb. 6 2017

More information found at www.exploravision.org

■      eCybermission

■      Team Project (3-4 students)

■      “… pick a Mission Challenge. eCYBERMISSION is all about using Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to solve a real problem in your community. Your team will research and conduct experiments to find a solution.”

■      Online collaboration w/your team and “CyberGuide” experts

■      Submission = complete an online mission folder showing all your work throughout the process.

■      Teams sign up by Dec. 7, 2016.  Mission Folders due Feb. 22 2017

More information found at www.ecybermission.com

■      Note:

■      This is an outside of class project – you will be expected to work independently or collaboratively to complete your project.

■      You (and your team) will present your finished project to the class.

■      In order to get credit for your submission you must complete and submit it fully to the different competitions.  You should also submit a copy to your teacher.

■      For the national team competitions you must follow all the rules and regulations set out. 

■      Due to the different deadlines the Science Project grade will be in the 3^rd 9 weeks for all students.