What are display boards and how can I order one? Science Fair Rules and Guidelines Is the Science Fair mandatory? How does my child enter and when is the deadline? How do I come up with a good project? The Science Fair is an elective, fun, non-competitive way for our students to explore the world around them. It gives them a chance to pose a question that interests them, gather date and draw conclusions. The students will then display their work at school and share their experiences with the Burning Tree community.
On the morning of the Science Fair, we invite parents and members of the Washington Academy of Sciences to “officiate.” Our young scientists present their projects to the Officials and answer any questions about their projects.
Later that day, all classes will have an opportunity to view the students’ projects. Families are also welcome to attend at this time.
Finally, in the evening we invite everyone for Family Night! Parents and friends are welcome to come and see the wonderful projects our young scientists created.
Display boards are tri-fold cardboard displays and measure 24”h x 48”w. Proceeds from the sale of the board help fund the Science Fair so please consider ordering one! Each board costs $5 (including tax) and will be delivered to your child’s classroom. Additional deliveries may be available. Please fill out the order form and send them in with payment (cash or check made out to Burning Tree PTA) in an envelope marked “Science Fair Show Board.”
We try to keep rules to a minimum but here are a few important guidelines:
Tuesday, March 31st - 5:30-7:30 pm
Students are invited to deliver their Science Fair Projects to the All-Purpose Room
Wednesday April 1st
Other than 5th graders, no one is required to enter the Science Fair but since it’s non-competitive, everyone who enters is a winner! Fifth graders: please contact your teacher directly regarding any questions you may have.
In an ongoing effort to be “green,” we ask all entry forms to be completed online. The deadline is Sunday, February 24th.
First, think of a topic that interests you. Then, come up with a specific question that the project
will try to answer. Try to come up with a project idea that requires an experiment to the question. For example:
Topic: Food
Question: Do different colored hard candies dissolve at the same rate?
We are glad you asked!
Parents: Please consider being a Science Fair Official on February 27th from 9:15-11am. We also need parents to help with set-up and clean up.
SSL Volunteers: We love them!
Contact our Science Fair Committee
Mark Lewandowski
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