1/20/2018
Parents and Guardians,
Due to the inclement weather and my absence due to illness, I am postponing the science fair until February 16th from 8 am – 10 am. I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, but students need to be prepared to present their projects. Now, I feel it would be best to give them more time to prepare to present their various projects at the science fair. If you can come to the science fair on February 16th we would love to see you there. Thank you for your continued support and all that you do for your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Barbara Cotton
7th and 8th grade science teacher
All of the documents concerning the science fair will be sent home in Tuesday take home folders on Tuesday January 23.
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Science Fair Timeline for Completion
Week One January 22-26 – go to computer lab to collect information about their projects. Students will create a power point presentation and send to teacher for feedback. (Can be done in 2-3 days)
Week Two –January 29-February 2 - Students return to computer lab to continue and finish research. Students with projects need to complete their project and collect data. (3 days)
Week Three – February 5- 9 - Students will put their tri-fold displays together and practice their oral presentation in class. (2-3 days). Science Fair would be held on that Wednesday.
Week Four - (2/12 - 2/16) Science Fair Week - Students will present on Friday 2/16
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Middle School Science Fair Rubric
Student name ______________________________ Topic______________________________________
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Exemplary – 5; Proficient – 4; Average - 3 Needs Improvement – 2; Incomplete - 1
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Introduction – Hook, Thesis, Focus, Thoughtful
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Body – Organized Details, Transitions
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Subject Knowledge – Strong Knowledge, elaborates, original ideas
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Research – Variety of Sources used
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Conclusion – Natural, Thoughtful, Shows relevancy
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Oral Delivery – Style- vocabulary, eye contact, volume, rate, clarity
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Visual Presentation – Research cited, organized, reflects and understanding of the topic
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Science Project Specifics (i.e. Tri-fold board shows Title, hypothesis, procedure, results, conclusion – if a hypothesis based project or observations of scientific topic if not hypothesis based project)
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Parents,
Your child should be bringing their science notebook rubric on every other Tuesday starting August 20th to show you their grade that they have received. If there are any notes that I have made to correct items, please encourage your child to make the appropriate corrections. If you are not seeing their notebook rubric every other Tuesday with their take home folders every week please email me bcotton@pikecountyschools.com
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mrs. Cotton
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Parents,
We are starting our 8th grade popcorn fundraiser on August 6. On Tuesday, you will receive the popcorn fundraiser order sheets. Remember if your child is able to sell $230 or greater, they will not have to pay any 8th grade fees. Please encourage them to sell the popcorn. The popcorn fundraiser will end on August 28, and students need to return their popcorn order sheets by Wednesday August 28. Late forms will not be accepted.
Thank you for all of your assistance with the fundraiser.
Mrs. Cotton
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Science Investigation and Analysis 30%
Classwork/homework 25%
Quizzes 15%
Unit Tests and projects 30%
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