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DWE Academic Fair
“A Night about Learning”
In celebration of the curious spirit of children, the Deerwood Elementary Academic Fair will be held on
Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Academic Fair is a non-judged event and
all students are encouraged to participate. Students have the opportunity to enter a project in the area of
Math, Science, Social Studies or Health, Nutrition or Fitness.
Social Studies
Math
A math project may be
described as a student's
attempt to answer a
mathematical question in a
unique way.
A social studies project
may be described as a
student’s exploration
and investigation of the
world around us.
Science
Health, Nutrition, or
Fitness
A health, nutrition or fitness
project may be described as a
student’s examination of the
benefits and effects of health,
nutrition or fitness choices.
A science project may be
described as a student's
attempt to answer a
scientific question. The
most interesting type of
project is experimental.
GUIDELINES
1. Entry forms are due Friday, November 11, 2016.
2. Projects should be brought to school at 7:30 a.m. the day of the Academic Fair, November 17, 2016.
Please do not bring projects before this time.
3. Projects should not exceed 50" in width.
4. The backdrop must be able to stand up by itself; three section science boards work very well.
5. No live animal experiments or potentially dangerous displays are permitted.
6. Each exhibitor must assemble his or her project without outside help.
7. (Optional)A written report about interesting things learned during research may be displayed with the
project. Younger participants may dictate their paragraph to a parent to write.
8. The participant's name, grade level, and homeroom should be printed clearly on the project.
RECOGNITION
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Acknowledged with a ribbon at an awards ceremony
Featured in the Deerwood Student Yearbook
Recognized in 5th grade with a trophy for continuous participation
*4 out of 6 years at Deerwood including 5th grade
-or* 3 consecutive years including 5th grade
Project ideas and entry forms are available from your teacher, in the library, and on the website.
PROCEDURE
1. A great project requires an early start. START TODAY!
2. Study your topic carefully by thinking through each step.
3. Read and research your topic. Your success with this project depends largely upon how much you
know about your subject. Take notes, keep a log and learn a lot!
4. Plan and carry out experiments when necessary to support the report. Record and write down
information.
5. Plan a display for your project. Pictures, an explanation of the project, graphs, the title of your
project and anything else you think is important should be on display clearly and simply.
6. Write a report that includes interesting facts that you learned during your research. (Optional)
7. HAVE FUN!
Sample Display
(optional)
SCIENCE PROJECT IDEAS
1. On which surface will a hot wheel car travel the farthest?
2. Does temperature of a ball affect its bounce height?
3. Does the color of light affect the growth of plants?
4. What material makes the best insulator?
5. Which laundry detergent works the best?
6. Which carpet cleaner works the best?
7. Which battery lasts the longest?
8. How much water can different kinds of soil hold?
9. What kinds of materials will magnetism pass through?
10. Do dogs have fingerprint patterns?
11. Is a certain fingerprint pattern more common to girls or boys?
12. Does color affect amount of heat energy absorbed?
13. Which solution makes the best crystals?
14. How can you make an electromagnet stronger?
15. Does music affect your concentration?
16. Does the type of music affect your pulse rate?
17. Do tall people have bigger feet?
18. Can people tell the difference between regular Coke and caffeine free?
19. How can I tell if a liquid is an acid or a base?
20. Which paper airplane flies the farthest?
21. How do you make electricity?
22. What materials will sound travel through best?
23. Are our backpacks too heavy?
24. Which cereal is the healthiest?
25. Which shape will make a structure stronger? (circle, square, triangle)
26. Is air strong?
27. How can I make a penny clean?
28. How many ways can I blow up a balloon?
29. How do geologists identify rock specimens?
30. How do you make an egg float?
31. How fat is the food we eat?
32. How can you measure time with a string and a weight?
33. Which bubble recipe blows the biggest bubbles?
Additional project ideas can be found at
http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/deerwood/academic_fair
MATH PROJECT IDEAS
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Probability studies
Combinations
Statistics
Measurement
Estimation
Patterns
Geometry
SOCIAL STUDIES IDEAS
1. Cultural, holiday or patriotic themes
2. Communities, family, city helpers
3. History-local, state or national
4. Mapping
5. Geological formations and phenomena
HEALTH, NUTRITION AND FITNESS IDEAS
1. Health-dangers of smoking, consequences of being overweight, truth behind
fast food
2. Nutrition-healthy food and why, foods for learning, foods for growth, foods
for athletic performance
3. Fitness-effects of exercise on brain, life expectancy etc.