Science Fair
flyingcats, on host 204.48.233.78
Monday, January 22, 2001, at 21:24:19
Okaydokay guys. I am in dire need of your assistance. Here's the scoop:
I have to do a science fair project for my 8th grade science class. I have NO CLUE what to do.
Here are guidlines:
~Experimenting on vertebrates (that will bring harm to animal) or with any type of gun (they might bring harm to the student, I guess is what the peoples are thinking ^_~) is prohibited. ~Poisons, dangerous chemicals, and open fires should be avoided. **It must be/have an EXPERIMENT, not just a report.**
Here is the "standards" for grading/judging:
~Creative Abiltity: Based on *experimental science*, originality, ingenious use of materials, and purposeness. ~Scientific Thought: *Organization*, accurate observation, understanding of scientific facts. ~Thoroughness: Relating a complete story. ~Skill: Good workmanship in handling materials, preparation, mounting. ~Clarity: Appropriate labeling, description, and sequence of thought to guide a "visitor." ~Dramatic Value: Overall attractiveness of exhibit compared to others in the same field.
According to the calendar we were given, here are a few dates:
~Feb. 22-Final declaration of topic (but starting at this time is ridiculous, I hope to start sometime in the next few weeks) ~March 1-Outline and diagrams due (I'm not quite what this is, but it's another reason NOT to start only a week earlier) ~MARCH 22-COMPLETED EXHIBIT DUE. (Ahhhh...it seems so far away, but I just know it will all of a sudden be there, gah)
Supposedly we are going to be researching or talking about our topics sometime this week, but this may not be true. I hope not.
That's about all I think I have to tell you that might help with ideas...I'm just at a loss to think of anything worthwhile and fun to do. Ok, I must admit I've had a few thoughts on what to do, and these are only as follows: -something to do with cats? -something to do with fire? -something to do with digital cameras? Notice the question marks. These were only thoughts.
Any ideas will be GREATLY GREATLY GREATLY appreciated. GREATLY. Thanks mucho.
-flying"'and the biggest thing I must emphasize' says Ms. Reuter with great facial expression and arm gesturing, 'is that it must be an EXPERIMENT, NOT A REPORT'"cats
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