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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2011Stock # sc11_048_08_32Volume 048Issue 08
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A Standards-based Science Fair
This is an awesome article addressing the old structure of the science fair. The article make it clear on how to bring inquiry into the science fairs. The rubric that is provided will be a v... See More
This is an awesome article addressing the old structure of the science fair. The article make it clear on how to bring inquiry into the science fairs. The rubric that is provided will be a very useful tool when trying to revamp the old science fair.
Revamped Science Fair
I like that the idea of a Standards based Science fair has students competing against the standards and not each other. I think that this will make the actual projects more child centered a... See More
I like that the idea of a Standards based Science fair has students competing against the standards and not each other. I think that this will make the actual projects more child centered and not parent centered. I find it useful that the article gives a sample rubric that teachers can use and adapt for their own science fairs.
Revamping Science Fair Goals
This revamped science fair students compete pits students against standards rather than against other students. As a result the projects become more student-centered and less competitive. ... See More
This revamped science fair students compete pits students against standards rather than against other students. As a result the projects become more student-centered and less competitive. A student’s success is not based on the product of others. The article presents a standards-based science fair rubric for grades 4–6. As the author points out using this format “turns science fair day into one of sharing and celebration of the accomplishments of all the children.”
Great read for teachers AND parents
One of the most difficult aspects of breaking the traditional science fair mold is convincing parents that the model volcano laden science fairs they remember are not always the best for lea... See More
One of the most difficult aspects of breaking the traditional science fair mold is convincing parents that the model volcano laden science fairs they remember are not always the best for learning. This article lays out such a great case for bringing inquiry into science fairs, that I often share it with parents who are having a difficult time accepting change. By farming the remodel of science fair around the importance of standards, accountability and assessment, it makes the case much easier to make, even for non-education professionals.
New Focus for the Science Fair
This article gives tips on how to structure a successful science fair for elementary students that focuses on the process, not the product. It includes a rubric that teachers can adapt for ... See More
This article gives tips on how to structure a successful science fair for elementary students that focuses on the process, not the product. It includes a rubric that teachers can adapt for their own science fairs and gives some tips of how to structure the day.
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