The PTA Science Fair is on Thursday, April 27th. Start thinking about your idea now!

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Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the PTA Science Fair on Thursday, April 27th at 5:45 pm (prior to Open House).

Now is the time to start thinking about your science experiment idea!

Need to Know Details

• Students will conduct their own science experiment at home OR use the experiment/data they collected during a “Science and a Sandwich” session.
• The student will create a display board at home for the Science Fair.
• Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students.
• Each student’s display will be setup on a card table in the gym.
• There will be no judging.
• Participation is optional.
• Each student will receive a participation award.

Display Board Available
Half-size display boards will be available for purchase from the PTA for $2.00.

Need help getting started? Check out the following resources:

Flyer – What Type of Science Project Should You Do?

Websites

• Discovery, “Science Fair Central” – http://nsdl.oercommons.org/courses/science-fair-central-2/view
• Education.com, “Elementary School Science Fair Ideas” – https://www.education.com/science-fair/elementary-school/
• Elementary Science Fair Planning Guide – http://www.utelementary.org/ourpages/auto/2013/1/9/54511288/ScienceFairGuide%202013.pdf
• Science Buddies – http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
• National Science Digital Library – http://nsdl.org

Riverside Public Library has a great collection of science experiment books!

• Janice VanCleave, author
• Bill Nye, author

Any questions, contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com