Science Fair Club
Purpose
The Science Fair Club is an opportunity for students go further in science, explore their personal interests and complete independent research. Students will select a research topic, conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, then publish and share their results. Participation in the Science Fair Club is optional and will not affect a students’ grades or status in a specialty program. Students interested in qualifying for the 2025 regional fair are strongly encouraged to join! Please complete the permisison slip to join this club.
- Students will complete Science Fair Club projects independently, in pairs or in a trio. Team projects of no more than three students are allowed. Students may choose to create groups with any other students at Marsteller, as long as the groups are approved by Mr. Barrett.
- Science fair projects are independent and to be conducted at home; however, students may request resources and support from the school depending on their project.
- Before you start your experiments: Project Proposal Form signed by parent/guardian, approved by Mr. Barrett
Tentative Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 10 | First Meeting – Questions & Ideas |
| Thursday, October 17 | Club Meeting – Questions & Ideas |
| Thursday, October 24 | Club Meeting – Project Proposals |
| Thursday, October 31 | Club Meeting – Project Approvals |
| Thursday, November 7 | Club Meeting – Project Approvals |
| Thursday, November 14 | Club Meeting – Project Approvals |
| Thursday, November 21 | Approval deadline before starting experiments for Thanksgiving Break! |
| Thanksgiving Break | Experiment!: Collect Data & Make Written Observations |
| Thursday, December 5 | Club Meeting – Analyze Data & Results |
| Thursday, December 12 | Club Meeting – Analyze Data & Results |
| TBD | Club Meeting – Conclusions & Presentations |
| TBD | Club Meeting – Project Submissions |
| Thursday, December 19 | Approval deadline before starting experiments for Winter Break! |
| Winter Break | Experiment!: Collect Data & Make Written Observations |
| Thursday, January 9 | Club Meeting – Conclusions & Presentations |
| Thursday, January 16 | Club Meeting – Conclusions & Presentations |
| Thursday, January 30 | Final submission deadline of project/presentation due to Mr. Barrett! |
| Thursday, February 6 | Last Meeting – Prizes & Awards |