Stream ProjectsMarch 5, 2014

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Schedule for the STREAM ExpoMarch 5

Set up – 2:15 pmJudging – 3 – 5 pmPublic Viewing – 5 – 7 pm

Science is exciting!Technology is the future!

Reading is knowledge!Engineering puts knowledge to

work! Art makes you happy and gets you noticed!Math makes sense

of the world!

Instructions and Resources1. Have your child look around

and wonder about the world?

2. Ask questions like: How does this work? Why does this happen? How can I make this work better?

Instructions and Resources3. Choose one of the following:

• A working model based on a scientific principle.

Example –A working fuse breakerA water purification system

Instructions and Resources

• An experiment that answers a question

Example –How does temperature affect the growth of mold?

Instructions and Resources

• A demonstration of a scientific principle

Example – Demonstrate how evaporation affects temperature.

Each project must include

a display,

a written report,

background reading,

and a presentation.

Projects will be evaluated on:

1.Effort

2. Scientific, Math and/or Engineering understanding.

3. Originality

4. Artistic Qualities in the Format and Design of the Display

Reports: 1.Purpose 2. Reading 3. Questions while reading 4. Learning from the reading and project 5. Changes 6. Thanks

Description of Experiment or Design

Fill out the form for an experiment, model or

demonstration.

Help your child…

But don’t do it for them!

Help your child…

And make sure they understand and learn.

And practice explaining how they’re doing the project and what the

results are.

Help your child…

Stream Projects can focus on:

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Research sites for STREAM projects.

kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids

kids.discovery.com

nationalzoo.si.edu

Research sites continued… www.enchantedlearning.com

www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts.html

Research sites continued… kids.usa.gov/science