Congratulations to all who participated in the 2016 Science Fair!
The PTA would like to recognized the following students for their outstanding achievement!
Science Fair Winners:
1st Place- Jillian & Lorelei S.
2nd Place- Sofia T.
3rd Place- Sophi V.
Special Achievement: Lars S., Ben H., Ridthi P.
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The PTA would like to recognized the following students for their outstanding achievement!
Science Fair Winners:
1st Place- Jillian & Lorelei S.
2nd Place- Sofia T.
3rd Place- Sophi V.
Special Achievement: Lars S., Ben H., Ridthi P.
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Why do we need the Science Fair?
The purpose of the Science Fair is to provide the students with the opportunity to further explore their natural curiosity by engaging in scientific investigation. Participating in the Science Fair also promotes students’ interest in learning science, technology, and engineering.
Who can participate in the Science Fair?
All Laurel Park students (kindergarten through fifth grade) are eligible to submit a project to the Science Fair. Projects completed by third through fifth grade students will be judged for eligibility to represent Laurel Park at the regional science fair. Individual and group projects are allowed.
What is a science fair project?
Science Fair projects can be investigations/experiments, inventions, demonstration/models, or observations. Please consider that demonstration projects are not eligible for the Regional Science Fair. (need to review eligibility criteria for the Regional fair.Web Resource link is below)
When is the Science Fair?
The Laurel Park Science Fair will be on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 . Students should bring their projects to school on the designated day for their track. Students will have an opportunity to present their projects to their class prior to the project being displayed at the school fair. Online registration will open soon for a student to register to participate.
Where is the Science Fair held?
The Science Fair is held in the school cafeteria where students’ projects are set up. On the day of the Science Fair all classes will have an opportunity to walk through the fair and look at the completed projects and the work students have done. Science Fair Family Night culminates the event when friends and family are welcome to come to view the students’ projects.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow to get you started
STEP 1: Choose a topic
STEP 2: Sign Up for the Science Fair (more info to follow)
STEP 3: Complete Project
Use the scientific method to complete your project (Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, Experimental, Procedures, Data and Data Analysis, Conclusion). Use photographs and notes to document the process.
Step 4: Complete a display. Use a trifold board to create a visual display of your project.
Step 5: Bring your complete project to school.
Step 6: Attend Science Fair Family Night event.
Web Resources:
http://www.ncsciencefair.org/http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ JUDGING INFORMATIONThe Judging Process
Science Fair projects will be judged by individuals in the community with a background in science. If you have a science background and would like to volunteer to judge, please go to to sign up. (Please provide additional info where people interested in being judges can sign up)
Judging Criteria
Projects completed by 3 or fewer students in Grades 3-5;
Project must follow scientific method. (need more info on regional fair requirements)
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
The purpose of the Science Fair is to provide the students with the opportunity to further explore their natural curiosity by engaging in scientific investigation. Participating in the Science Fair also promotes students’ interest in learning science, technology, and engineering.
Who can participate in the Science Fair?
All Laurel Park students (kindergarten through fifth grade) are eligible to submit a project to the Science Fair. Projects completed by third through fifth grade students will be judged for eligibility to represent Laurel Park at the regional science fair. Individual and group projects are allowed.
What is a science fair project?
Science Fair projects can be investigations/experiments, inventions, demonstration/models, or observations. Please consider that demonstration projects are not eligible for the Regional Science Fair. (need to review eligibility criteria for the Regional fair.Web Resource link is below)
When is the Science Fair?
The Laurel Park Science Fair will be on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 . Students should bring their projects to school on the designated day for their track. Students will have an opportunity to present their projects to their class prior to the project being displayed at the school fair. Online registration will open soon for a student to register to participate.
Where is the Science Fair held?
The Science Fair is held in the school cafeteria where students’ projects are set up. On the day of the Science Fair all classes will have an opportunity to walk through the fair and look at the completed projects and the work students have done. Science Fair Family Night culminates the event when friends and family are welcome to come to view the students’ projects.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow to get you started
STEP 1: Choose a topic
STEP 2: Sign Up for the Science Fair (more info to follow)
STEP 3: Complete Project
Use the scientific method to complete your project (Problem, Hypothesis, Materials, Experimental, Procedures, Data and Data Analysis, Conclusion). Use photographs and notes to document the process.
Step 4: Complete a display. Use a trifold board to create a visual display of your project.
Step 5: Bring your complete project to school.
Step 6: Attend Science Fair Family Night event.
Web Resources:
http://www.ncsciencefair.org/http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ JUDGING INFORMATIONThe Judging Process
Science Fair projects will be judged by individuals in the community with a background in science. If you have a science background and would like to volunteer to judge, please go to to sign up. (Please provide additional info where people interested in being judges can sign up)
Judging Criteria
Projects completed by 3 or fewer students in Grades 3-5;
Project must follow scientific method. (need more info on regional fair requirements)
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
- Judges to come in and judge the students’ projects
- Recruiting STEM clubs or companies to come and participate in the Science Fair Family night by coming in and setting up a scientific demonstration, hands-on materials, activities, or exhibits
- Providing breakfast for judges in the morning of the Science Fair
- Setting up the Science Fair the day before the fair
Volunteer |
The Science Fair is quickly approaching and the PTA is looking for volunteers to make this a successful event for our Penguin Scientist! We are looking for volunteers who can help with set up, clean up as well as judging the event. If you are interested, please visit the link below and sign up. Set up/clean up www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084FA4A72DA57-science Help with judging www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084FA4A72DA57-science1 If you are unable to give your time, but would like to support the Science Fair in another way, please consider making a food donation toward the judge`s welcome breakfast. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084FA4A72DA57-breakfast |