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8th grade STEM Exhibition Assignments

Instructor
Teacher Hang Becker
Term
2019-2020 School Year
Description
The STEM Exhibition is a chance for students to learn about a topic they are interested in and to discuss their work with other science-minded professionals.
 
They must design an experiment to investigate a question or problem, or design or develop a new model, computer program, mathematical proof, and so forth. A project based solely on library research is not an acceptable project, according to the Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS).
 
The following are IJAS approved categories: 
1. aerospace science                            9. engineering
2. behavioral science                          10. environmental science
3. biochemistry                                    11. health science
4. botany                                             12. materials science
5. chemistry                                         13. mathematics
6. computer science                            14. microbiology
7. Earth science                                  15. physics
8. electronics                                       16. zoology
 
Additional information may be found here: http://cpsscifair.org/

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Week 10: 11/18- 11/22
STEM Exhibition
 
Presentations continue this week, while conclusions for YS students are due. Students will have to submit a compiled report with all the components of the science research paper, as well as have a board with its components assembled neatly. They will present their findings to their peers during the next few classes, and then to the judges at the STEM Exhibition. 
 
Any student in group A (YS) or B (YS) that present on 11/20 or 11/21 will earn an extra 10 points to their overall grade. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
-- Compiled Report (AOL), Board (AOL) and Presentations (AOL)- group A: 11/14 & 11/18 and group B: 11/15 & 11/19 
- Conclusion (AOL)- group A (YS): 11/18 and group B (YS): 11/19
- Compiled Report (AOL), Board (AOL) andPresentations (AOL)- group A (YS): 11/20 & 11/22 and group B: 11/21 & 11/25
- Hawthorne STEM Exhibition- 11/26 between 1:45-3:45 in the North Basement 

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Week 9: 11/11- 11/16
STEM Exhibition
 
Presentations begin this week. Students will have to submit a compiled report with all the components of the science research paper, as well as have a board with its components assembled neatly. They will present their findings to their peers during the next few classes, and then to the judges at the STEM Exhibition. 
 
Any student in group A or B that present on 11/14 or 11/15 will earn an extra 10 points to their overall grade. Any student in group A (YS) or B (YS) that present on 11/20 or 11/21 will earn an extra 10 points to their overall grade. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
- Data and Graphs (AFL)- group B (YS): 11/12
- Compiled Report (AOL), Board (AOL) and Presentations (AOL)- group A: 11/14 & 11/18 and group B: 11/15 & 11/19 
- Conclusion (AOL)- group A (YS): 11/18 and group B (YS): 11/19
- Compiled Report (AOL), Board (AOL) andPresentations (AOL)- group A (YS): 11/20 & 11/22 and group B: 11/21 & 11/25
- Hawthorne STEM Exhibition- 11/26 between 1:45-3:45 in the North Basement 

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Week 7: 10/14- 10/18
 
STEM Exhibition
 
Please buy your boards and any items needed to display your work now. We are approaching the Hawthorne School STEM Exhibition, and all reports and boards must be done and presentable. 
 
Things you should be working on now:
1. Conclusions
2. Yellowstone students are completing their charts and graphs, to move on to conclusions
3. Edit, compile and format report in order with all required pages
3. Assemble boards and practice presentations
4. Entire report is due and class presentations begin week of October 28.
5. The school science fair is Friday, November 15, between 1:45-3:45 pm. Outside judges and visitors will be viewing the students' work. 
 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
  • Data & Charts (AFL)-  group A (YS): 10/21; group B (YS): 10/22
  • Conclusion (AOL)- group A: 10/17; group A (YS): 10/25; group B: 10/18; group B (YS): 10/28
  • REACH Performance Task- group A: 10/29 and group B: 10/20
  • Presentations (AOL)- group A: 10/31 and 11/4 (YS) 11/4,11/6 and 11/12; group B: 11/1 and 11/5 (YS) 11/5, 11/7 and 11/14
  • Hawthorne STEM Exhibition- 11/15 between 1:45-3:45 

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Week 6: 10/7- 10/11
 
STEM Exhibition
 
Students are continuing to work at various parts of the science project. Students in both groups A and B should have their data collected or collecting data to be displayed in charts and the appropriate graphs. Students that went on the second Yellowstone trip should have a final plan for their materials and procedures. They may also begin testing so they can submit their data in a couple of weeks. 
 
Any student that submitted an unsatisfactory assignment is asked to correct errors, and continue to meet new deadlines. 
 
Rubrics and samples are attached for guidance. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
  • Hypothesis (AFL)- group A (YS): 10/4; group B (YS): 10/7
  • Materials & Procedures (AFL)- group A: 10/2; group A (YS): 10/10; group B: 10/3; group B (YS): 10/11
  • Data & Charts (AFL)- group A: 10/10; group A (YS): 10/21; group B: 10/11; group B (YS): 10/22
  • Conclusion (AOL)- group A: 10/17; group A (YS): 10/25; group B: 10/18; group B (YS): 10/28
  • REACH Performance Task- group A: 10/29 and group B: 10/20
  • Presentations begin October 31

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Week 5: 9/30- 10/4
 
STEM Exhibition
 
During the next few weeks, students are working at various parts of the science project. Students in both groups A and B should be drafting the list of materials and write out the step-by-step procedures. Students may also begin testing. By now, all students should have a timeline in place for when they should conduct their tests, pick up necessary supplies and make the proper communications. Students that went on the second Yellowstone trip should have their research done and starting the next step, hypothesis. 
 
Any student that submitted an unsatisfactory assignment is asked to correct errors 
 
Rubrics and samples are attached for guidance. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
  • Research (AOL)- group A (YS): 9/30; group B (YS): 10/1
  • Hypothesis (AFL)- group A (YS): 10/4; group B (YS): 10/7
  • Materials & Procedures (AFL)- group A: 10/2; group A (YS): 10/10; group B: 10/3; group B (YS): 10/11
  • Data & Charts (AFL)- group A: 10/10; group A (YS): 10/21; group B: 10/11; group B (YS): 10/22
  • Conclusion (AOL)- group A: 10/17; group A (YS): 10/25; group B: 10/18; group B (YS): 10/28

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Week 4: 9/23- 9/27
 
STEM Exhibition
 
Students in group B (Streit) will submit their research Monday and join group A in working on a hypothesis that answers the investigative question supported by relevant researched information. Please use the student samples attached. 
 
Students that returned from the second Yellowstone trip should be working on the research portion of the science fair projects. This part takes time and effort. The amount of research varies, as it is dependent on the investigative question. Students should be working on the science fair project at home, in addition to the classroom. 
 
Rubrics and samples are attached for guidance. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
  • Research (AOL)- group A: 9/20; group A (YS): 9/30; group B: 9/23; group B (YS): 10/1
  • Hypothesis (AFL)- group A: 9/26; group A (YS): 10/4; group B: 9/27; group B (YS): 10/7
 
Additional deadlines, rubrics, and samples are attached.

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Week 3: 9/16- 9/20
 
STEM Exhibition
 
By now, students should be working on the research portion of the science fair projects. This part takes time and effort. The amount of research varies, as it is dependent on the investigative question. Students should be working on the science fair project at home, in addition to the classroom. 
 
Rubrics and samples are attached for guidance. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule 
  • Research (AOL)- group A: 9/20; group A (YS): 9/30; group B: 9/23; group B (YS): 10/1
 
Additional deadlines, rubrics, and samples are attached.

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Week 2: 9/9- 9/13
 
STEM Exhibition
 
This week, students may begin to work at a different pace among their peers. Some may still need to refine their investigative questions and purposes, while others are beginning their research. The research part should provide sufficient information to answer the investigative question, as the answer should be based on both research and background knowledge. 
 
Rubrics and samples are attached for guidance. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule starting with the research section
  • 3 Investigative Questions/Proposals (AFL)- group A: 9/6; group B: 9/9
  • Purpose (AFL)- group A: 9/12; group B: 9/13
  • Research (AOL)- group A: 9/20; group A (YS): 9/30; group B: 9/23; group B (YS): 10/1
 
Additional deadlines, rubrics, and samples are attached.

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Week 1: 9/3- 9/6
 
STEM Exhibition
 
We are beginning the school year with a refresher on the growth mindset, so we can tackle the obstacles we will face during our science fair projects with the right attitude and actions. Then, we will break down all the parts of the science fair projects. This week, we will focus on creating three investigative questions and corresponding purposes with real-life applications. We will find inspiration with previous student samples, thinking about our everyday challenges, and searches online. 
 
IMPORTANT DATES: Yellowstone (YS) students will follow a separate schedule starting with the research section
  • 3 Investigative Questions/Proposals (AFL)- group A: 9/6; group B: 9/9
  • Purpose (AFL)- group A: 9/12; group B: 9/13
  • Research (AOL)- group A: 9/20; group A (YS): 9/30; group B: 9/23; group B (YS): 10/1
 
Additional deadlines, rubrics, and samples are attached.