Science fair takes place during science week. Science week activities are available to all students, from kindergarten to grade 5. Science week is one of the ways that we establish a strong sense of academic community at Spiritridge.
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All Spiritridge students can participate, from kindergarten through grade 5. Science fair is mandatory for grade 5 general education students.
Science fair is also an optional component of the Academic Challenge.
The best topics, or really good questions, are ones that the student is interested in and can be tested independently by a student in a relatively short time frame with relatively unsophisticated equipment. Topics such as “the solar system” or “when will the heat death of the universe occur?” are not good topics, because they are either not bounded by a specific question or require equipment (and potentially a lot of time) that is unlikely to be available to students.
How should my Student Approach his/his Project?
Students are expected to use the scientific method for their project. Details will be provided later. In practical terms, that means:
