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Table of Contents Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Responsibilities and Ethics -------------------------------------------------------------3 Defining the Research Unit --------------------------------------------------------3 Administrative Responsibilities ---------------------------------------------------3 Research Teacher Responsibilities------------------------------------------------3 Research Student Responsibilities ------------------------------------------------4 Ethics and Science Research-------------------------------------------------------4 Instructional Strategies -----------------------------------------------------------------5 Preliminary Science Research Activities-----------------------------------------5 Choosing an Area of Interest ------------------------------------------------------6 Choosing a Specific Problem Within an Area of Interest ----------------------6 Preparing and Planning the Science Project -------------------------------------7 Research Plan Approval---------------------------------------------------------- 10 Procuring Supplies, Equipment, and Facilities -------------------------------- 10 Student Research Implementation ---------------------------------------------- 11 Post-Research Analysis ---------------------------------------------------------- 12 Final Preparation for Fair -------------------------------------------------------- 14 Post Fair Activities---------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Science Fairs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Listing of Schools by Fair-------------------------------------------------------- 16 Science and Engineering Fair Dates -------------------------------------------- 16 Brevard County Regional Fairs ------------------------------------------------- 17 Florida State Science and Engineering Fair------------------------------------ 18 International Science and Engineering Fair------------------------------------ 19 Other Science Competitions ----------------------------------------------------- 20 Science Fairs Alignment with National Standards ---------------------------- 22 Frequently Asked Questions --------------------------------------------------------- 23 Additional Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------ 27 Science Fair Forms (Index)----------------------------------------------------------- 31 Appendix (Index)………………………………………………………………. 76 International Rules and Student Handbook………………………………….117
Introduction Student Research is designed for the motivated, creative, and inquisitive science student. The program was developed to provide interested students with an opportunity to acquire skills and concepts inherent in the science research experience. It is intended to teach students to be creative, careful, patient, and exacting in their methods of study and laboratory investigations. The students will experience science through original research. The students will practice scientific thinking and learn scientific processes, which may advance the student in their educational and career goals. Science research is related to real-world issues. It requires a thoughtful critique of all aspects of investigations as well as extensive opportunities in designing and executing investigations. The students should be able to discuss differences in scientific opinions as related to the nature of scientific evidence. Research students should be proficient in formulating testable hypotheses. Knowledge and understanding of this process is gained by experimenting. After completing an investigation, students should discuss methods or strategies that may improve future investigations. Science research is a complex social activity that provides an avenue for establishing and maintaining positive life long relationships among students, teachers and mentors. It also promotes insight and analytical skills needed in addressing matters of public concern. Scientific information helps us understand the likely causes of natural or technological events and estimate the possible effects of projected policies. Students should actively seek information by building connections, rather than just by absorbing facts. Using the process of science research, students ask carefully constructed questions about the natural world. Such scientific discourse becomes the main pathway to knowledge for scientists and students alike. A scientific research project can result from the direct observation of the natural world or knowledge gained from previous investigations. As students grow and mature, so does their ability to use inquiry-related process skills. The Science Research program promotes the “Nature of Science” and is well aligned with district, state, and national standards of scientific inquiry. Research skills addressed include: Observing Qualitative and Quantitative Data Classifying observed data Using measurement systems and dimensional analysis Designing experiments Hypothesizing Identifying, controlling, and manipulating variables Distinguishing between treatment and control variables Collecting and recording data Analyzing data Following safety procedures Using scientific tools Understanding the historical and social implication of science 1
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Final Judges’ Ranking Card Brevar
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Regional Fair Form Brevard Public S
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State Science Fair Activity Overvie
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Medical & Special Information State
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Student Name School Research Teache
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Student Name School Research Teache
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Individual Entrant Form (Page 2 of
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Team Entry Form (Page 2 of 3) Membe
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Appendix Bernoulli’s Cans -------
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Explain: o Discuss student observat
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WRITING LOG BOOK ENTRIES • Studen
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If you work with bacteria, chemical
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A Lecture or Speech Include speaker
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SAMPLE RESEARCH TIMELINE DATE WHAT
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The following is a suggested guide
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Rubric for an Oral Presentation Nam
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Mark Discrepancies Here DISPLAY AND
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International Rules for Precollege
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Acknowledgments Fair directors, tea
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� Intel ISEF Categories and Subca
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� Ethics Statement Scientific fra
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� Roles and Responsibilities of S
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When students conduct research with
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questions related to personal exper
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The following rules were developed
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� Hazardous Chemicals, Activities
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C. Radiation A risk assessment must
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Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1) Thi
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Research Plan REQUIRED for ALL Proj
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Regulated Research Institutional/In
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Student’s Name Title of Project R
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Required for all research involving
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Potentially Hazardous Biological Ag
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Student’s Name Continuation Proje
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Getting Started 1) Pick your topic:
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