Please check the current Teacher Participation Poster listing for the accuracy of your name and contribution to 2008 fair
First Teacher Workshop is Sept 27 at Oak Grove High School, San Jose
Information and Help
Letter from the President 2009
Links to workshop and Clinic Presentations.
Student Clinic Presentation (large PDF file)
SRC 9-29-07 talk Teachers/Parents Workshop 9-29-07
Free Scientific Method Poster for your Classroom from www.ScienceBuddies.org
Minimum Quality Standards for Projects
Please make sure that all the information described in the requirements list below is included in the Research Plan attachment of the application. Research plans that do not include this information will not be accepted. Minimum Project Standards
Resources and Communications
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Engineering Design Workshop (Online slide show - great resource for engineering projects!)
- Letter to Teachers from the SCVSEFA President
Rules for Teachers
Teacher Participation Limits
- Middle-school teachers may submit up to 20 projects (these projects may represent more than 20 students).
- Exceptions may be granted - requests should be sent to Ann Burrell at the SRC.
Rules for Technical Papers (high school students only)
- Technical papers are judged by volunteer NASA scientists and engineers. Per NASA's request, we will send only 50 technical papers total in 2008.
- Each teacher may submit up to 8 papers.
- Additional allocations may be given to a teacher with 8 papers, if all 50 slots are not filled
Demonstration Projects -- What to Do
A "Demonstration" is a project that shows or demonstrates how something works. Examples are "how the human heart works," "how a prism splits light into components," and "how a hovercraft works." Demonstration projects are not acceptable at the Synopsys Championship at any grade level. However, a demonstration often can be turned into an experimental science project by asking how something (another factor) affects the functioning of the item. Also, if a student likes to build things, a demonstration might become an engineering project.
Product Testing Experiments -- Requirements
"Product Testing Experiments" are similar to articles in Consumer Reports magazine, which makes comparisons of products. Examples are "which cleaner removes stains most effectively" and "which sunblock cream is best". These kinds of projects are very popular in the lower grades. While they are scientific in nature and introduce students to scientific measurement, they do not utilize the scientific method, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a hypothesis that can then be tested. We will accept product testing projects in grades 6-9 only, but we encourage students to do a thorough job. See the Minimum Quality Requirements for product testing projects..
Questions? Contact the SRC.
Exciting High School Opportunities for Students
Best Science Fair Book
The directors of the Synopsys Championship recommend the following book for parents, teachers, and students. It's the best science-fair book we've ever seen.
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