The 14th Annual

Homeschool Science Fair

April 16th, 2009 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Agawam Junior High School Cafeteria

(Across from Stop & Shop on Springfield Street)

Everyone can participate. Individuals or groups can create a project. If you don’t create a project, you can still come and see the science fair and get excited for your project in next year’s fair. It’s a great learning experience, and it gives our children an opportunity to share what they have learned.

What to do for a project? Anything that interests you. Think of a science principle you have learned, or think of a science question you have and document your search for an answer. Propose a hypothesis and set about to prove or disprove your hypothesis, then prepare a display that presents what you have done. Have friends come and see your project. Moms and dads, grandmas, grandpas too.

It’s FREE! There is no charge, no pre-registration needed. Just show up with your project on the night of the fair. Doors open at 5:30 and judging starts at 6 PM. We will present a blue ribbon as a first place award in each age category and a certificate for all who participate. There will be special awards for those who demonstrate good scientific principle. (Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion)

All projects will be judged in 5 age categories; 0-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15 & up, and whole family projects.

What The Judges will be looking for:

· Clarity – how clearly its presented ( can the observer follow what you are intending to demonstrate?) Good Title? Diagrams? Color?

· **Neatness plays and important part**

· Creative Ability – the uniqueness of the project.

· Scientific Thought – Did you put science principles into your project? Did you look at this project as a scientist would? Have you learned a scientific principle? Is there more to discover?

· Did you do any research? Did you document it well? Did you do an experiment?

· Thoroughness – was the project carried to completion? Did the project stay in one train of thought?

· Skill – How well is the project done? Can the observer tell you “know your stuff?”

See pictures from previous fairs at www.diratslabs.com/scifair

If you have questions, or want more details, you can contact:

Tom & Donna Nasiatka

238 Maynard Street

Feeding Hills, MA 01030

Tel. 786-5504 E-mail: nasfamily@fiveormore.org

Science Is Fun!