OLOW Science Fair 2022

 

OLOW Science Fair will take place between 28th November and 2nd December 2022. The Science Fair is open to 4th, 5th and 6th class students. 

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Students are welcome to investigate topics which they have an interest in. Projects will consist of a Visual Display (Poster/Powerpoint) and a demonstration of your experiment. 

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The Scientific Method

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1. Ask a question - What interests me? I have always wondered why this happened. I have always wondered how this happened. I have always wondered what caused this to occur.

2. Observations - Write down what I already know about my question. I know that .... 

3. Research - Ask others what they think the answer might be. Look up information on my topic on the internet to find out more information about my question.

4. Hypothesis - A hypothesis is a prediction or possible explanation for my question. I will write down what I think the answer to my question is.

5. Investigate - What will I do to try to prove my answer. I will carry out a set of steps to try to prove my hypothesis. I will write down the materials I will need and the steps that I will take.

6. Collect Data - I will collect information during my investigation/experiment. 

7. Observations - I will look at my results and think about what they are telling me. Was my hypothesis correct?

8. Conclusion - I will share my results and say what the answer to my question is. 

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Examples of Investigations (Click on the links to open the PowerPoints)

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          - What solid materials dissolve in cold water?

          - Which laundry detergent is the best to remove a stain? 

          - What hand cleaning method is best? 

 

   

Visual Display Guidelines

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Students are welcome to use posters, dioramas, PowerPoints or models to display their projects. Diagrams, graphs and photographs are important when documenting your investigations, as well as a re-creation of an experiment. 

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To view the Science Fair Investigation plan/Scientific Method outline, click here.

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There will be an OLOW winner from each of the four classes involved as well as an overall winner of the OLOW Science Fair. 

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We look forward to seeing your investigations!

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