All students are required to complete a science project.
Complete the assignments in accordance with your SYLLABUS.
Please adhere to DUE DATES.
JMIA SCIENCE CRITERIA
JMIA has 13 categories (BEHAVORIAL SCIENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY, BOTANY, ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, MICROBIOLOGY, ZOOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, EARTH & SPACE, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, COMPUTERS, & PHYSICS) and 5 types of science fair studies (COLLECTION, ENGINEERING, EXPERIMENT, MODEL, & OBSERVATION) for our 6th-8th graders. The CATEGORIES’ DESCRIPTIONS and JUDGING CRITERA for each type of study are outlined below. The JUDGES SCORING CRITERIA for each category are outlined below also. Students are to use TRI-FOLD BOARDS for their display board; and are to outline materials as noted below.
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CATEGORIES’ DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE ALABAMA SCIENCE & ENGINEER FAIR
The following Judges’ Scoring Criteria are used by JMIA to score your Projects. Please ensure you review all the requirements for your category to be Successful!
JUDGES’ SCORING CRITERIA – THE COLLECTION STUDY
JUDGES’ SCORING CRITERIA – THE ENGINEERING STUDY
JUDGES’ SCORING CRITERIA – THE EXPERIMENT STUDY
JUDGES’ SCORING CRITERIA – THE MODEL STUDY
JUDGES’ SCORING CRITERIA – THE OBSERVATON STUDY
CLICK HERE – RULES FOR THE ALABAMA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Review the followoing websites in-depth for help setting up and completing your SCIENCE FARIR PROJECTS!
DISCOVERY CHANNEL SCIENCE FAIR HELP
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT?
STEPS OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
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EXHIBIT (TRI-FOLD BOARD) LAYOUT
T I T L E B O A R D |
BACKGROUND Information about study and methods used to complete project.
PROBLEM Question investigated?
HYPOTHESIS Prediction of the answer to the question (IF “true” then “expected” findings.) |
PROCEDURE Drawings, photos, etc. of variables (independent, constant, and dependent). Set-up used when data was taken. Drawings, photos, etc. displayed in sequence as study is completed. Clearly show study design. Use this section to help observers understand the intent of your study. |
RESULTS IV-DV Relationships (Diagram, table, graph, etc. of study’s finding.)
CONCLUSION Relationship between the results to the hypothesis and background information. |
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ALABAMA SCIENCE FAIR INFO!