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Hammond Elementary School
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Hammond Elementary Science Fair

Date:	Thursday, February 28, 2008
Time:	6-8:00pm
Guidelines:	Grades K-2 \| Grades 3-5 (includes project ideas, web sites, and detailed information on how to create and display your science fair project)

What is the annual HES Science Fair?

Have you ever wondered...
     How a polar bear stays warm?
     What happens to a chocolate chip cookie if you leave out an ingredient?
     What the effects of temperature on air pressure?
     Which breakfast cereal stays crunchy the longest?

These are just a few of the numerous projects done by HES students in the past.

The Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the world of science. Students pick a topic that interests them, do some investigation and then create a display of their work to be presented at the fair.

And in honor of their scientific curiosity... all students who present projects will receive recognition for their hard work and scientific efforts.

How to get started: Get thinking! You can investigate, learn about and test your theories on virtually any topic that interests you. You decide what aspect of science interests you! Projects are self-directed but you should obtain a "project packet" with scientific guidelines and easy-to-follow instructions that will help you. (These are available by filling out the paper that was sent home with all students, or by returning the slip at the bottom of this sheet.)

Do your project: Make predictions and perform your experiment (as outlined in the project packet.) Was your prediction right? Your results may surprise you!

Display your hard work: Create a display of your scientific work. You can even include a picture or two of yourself working on your project. (Display boards can be purchased at craft stores, office supply stores, teacher supply stores, and even some grocery stores.)

The Science Fair: On Science Fair night, all of the projects will be on display for students, parents, friends and faculty to see! We plan to have a guest speaker, a Scientific Scavenger Hunt and more!

Who comes to the fair? In a word, everyone! You do not have to have submitted a project to come to the fair. All science enthusiasts, supporters of HES... or anyone who wants to find out How much saltwater does it take to float an egg? should come!

When: The deadline for project titles is Thursday, Feb. 15. The fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008, 6-8:00pm. So mark that new 2008 calendar! This is a great family event you won't want to miss!

Guidelines K-2 | Guidelines 3-5

Hammond Science Fair Packet Request Form

If you have not yet requested a Project Packet and would like one, please complete the following and return it to your teacher. Have fun!

Student name: ________________________________________________________

Teacher: _____________________________________________________________

Hammond Elementary School
8110 Aladdin Drive, Laurel, MD 20723