What is the Science Fair?
An opportunity for Blossom Hill students of all grades to BEE CURIOUS while applying the scientific method to conduct independent research, and to demonstrate their work at a school wide Science Fair.
What are the goals of the Science Fair?
Foster enthusiasm for science and engineering, help young students practice the scientific method of inquiry, and promote a positive learning experience in scientific literacy, self- confidence, presentation skills, originality, problem-solving, goal-setting, task-completion, and critical thinking.
How do I sign up?
This year, in order to make the Science Fair self sustainable, there will be a participation fee of $20. This fee covers the costs of the t-shirt, medal and tri-fold display board.
Go here to fill out an online registration form (deadline Jan 20, 2017)
If your student has a partner:
What are the important dates?
Tuesday, January 10, 2017: Kick-Off Assembly (Grades 2, 3, 4, 5)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Kick-Off Assembly (Grades K, 1)
Wednesday, January 18, 2017: Parent Information Night, 6:30pm BH Library, "everything you need to know in 30 minutes"
Friday, January 20, 2017: Deadline for registration
Wednesday, March 1, 2017: Final projects due (in the Blossom Hill MPR)
Thursday & Friday, March 2 & 3, 2017: Science Fair Exhibition and classroom visits
Friday, March 3, 2017: Family Science Showcase, 6-8pm in Multi-Purpose Room
Can I get a quick overview of what I need to do?
Yes! Download the following "everything you need to know about the science fair in 30 minutes" file:
An opportunity for Blossom Hill students of all grades to BEE CURIOUS while applying the scientific method to conduct independent research, and to demonstrate their work at a school wide Science Fair.
What are the goals of the Science Fair?
Foster enthusiasm for science and engineering, help young students practice the scientific method of inquiry, and promote a positive learning experience in scientific literacy, self- confidence, presentation skills, originality, problem-solving, goal-setting, task-completion, and critical thinking.
How do I sign up?
This year, in order to make the Science Fair self sustainable, there will be a participation fee of $20. This fee covers the costs of the t-shirt, medal and tri-fold display board.
Go here to fill out an online registration form (deadline Jan 20, 2017)
If your student has a partner:
- A separate registration form is required for EACH student (ensures each get their own t-shirt and medal)
- Partners are strongly encouraged to be from the same grade.
- Partners in separate grades can do the project together but must create separate display boards, one for each partner.
What are the important dates?
Tuesday, January 10, 2017: Kick-Off Assembly (Grades 2, 3, 4, 5)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Kick-Off Assembly (Grades K, 1)
Wednesday, January 18, 2017: Parent Information Night, 6:30pm BH Library, "everything you need to know in 30 minutes"
Friday, January 20, 2017: Deadline for registration
Wednesday, March 1, 2017: Final projects due (in the Blossom Hill MPR)
Thursday & Friday, March 2 & 3, 2017: Science Fair Exhibition and classroom visits
Friday, March 3, 2017: Family Science Showcase, 6-8pm in Multi-Purpose Room
Can I get a quick overview of what I need to do?
Yes! Download the following "everything you need to know about the science fair in 30 minutes" file:
| science_fair_presentation_everything_you_need_to_know.pdf |
Can you give me an even shorter list of what to do?
Is there a training workshop for students?
Yes! The Science Fair Committee will hold optional workshops to help students plan their science fair projects within the framework of the Scientific Method. Workshops will take place after school on Wednesday, February 15th in the Flex Room A7. Workshops will be roughly grouped according to grade.
-Kinder and 1st grade: 12:30-1:20pm
-2nd and 3rd grade: 1:30-2:20pm
-4th and 5th grade: 2:30-3:20pm
If your child can not make the time suggested for his/her grade, it is OK to sign up for a different slot as all workshops will be roughly the same. When signing up, please provide parent contact information, including phone number and email.
Please note: We will not be responsible for children before and after the workshop and students are not permitted on school grounds without supervision once school is dismissed.
Also, please let us know if your student will need to be picked up from clubhouse or will go to clubhouse after the workshop. Please contact sciencefair@blossomhill.org to arrange this.
Workshop sign ups: To sign your child up for a workshop, please click here.
Parent Volunteers: We need volunteers for the workshop! To volunteer click here.
What will my student receive for participating?
- View the video on the scientific method.
- Read how to set up your project.
- Read about how projects will be evaluated.
- Consider sending your child to the optional workshop (see below for more).
- Mark your calendar for the key dates listed above.
Is there a training workshop for students?
Yes! The Science Fair Committee will hold optional workshops to help students plan their science fair projects within the framework of the Scientific Method. Workshops will take place after school on Wednesday, February 15th in the Flex Room A7. Workshops will be roughly grouped according to grade.
-Kinder and 1st grade: 12:30-1:20pm
-2nd and 3rd grade: 1:30-2:20pm
-4th and 5th grade: 2:30-3:20pm
If your child can not make the time suggested for his/her grade, it is OK to sign up for a different slot as all workshops will be roughly the same. When signing up, please provide parent contact information, including phone number and email.
Please note: We will not be responsible for children before and after the workshop and students are not permitted on school grounds without supervision once school is dismissed.
Also, please let us know if your student will need to be picked up from clubhouse or will go to clubhouse after the workshop. Please contact sciencefair@blossomhill.org to arrange this.
Workshop sign ups: To sign your child up for a workshop, please click here.
Parent Volunteers: We need volunteers for the workshop! To volunteer click here.
What will my student receive for participating?
- A tri-fold display board
- A science fair t-shirt
- A feedback sheet on their project
- A medal of participation
- All the cookies possible at Family Science Showcase night
