A Virtual Science Fair! What's that?
A Virtual Science Fair is just what it sounds like, it's a Science Fair,
but rather than the students presenting face-to-face to the judges,
the judges will see a recorded presentation.
If you enjoy a Science Fair, you will enjoy a Virtual Science Fair, too!
Keep reading, everything you need to know is below.
but rather than the students presenting face-to-face to the judges,
the judges will see a recorded presentation.
If you enjoy a Science Fair, you will enjoy a Virtual Science Fair, too!
Keep reading, everything you need to know is below.
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Be sure to watch the video above to give you an
understanding of how a virtual Science Fair works. CLOSED NOW
Middle School and High School students register on the same form. Open 7:00am Jan. 11 - 4:00pm Jan. 12, 2021
Project videos should be no longer than 5min in length. The title of the video should be your project title. In the video description on YouTube, please enter and complete the following statement: "In this experiment, the question, _______ was explored. The data collected indicate that _______." If your experiment was in the research results category, your statement should be: "My research findings indicate that _____." The purpose of the statement(s) in the description is so that the judges have an idea of the presentation before they view it. The blanks in the statements above will contain multiple words, and you may add sentences if necessary. |
So, What are the Steps?1. Commit to participating, and begin to think on possible
experiments or research you would like to complete. 2. Complete the Virtual Science Fair Registration form by October 31, 2020. The form asks for a summary of your project so have a project in mind. 3. Begin your research and/or experiment. Take lots of pictures. Be sure you are in some of the photos. Collect data. Analyze your data. 4. Develop your presentation. 5. Determine how you will submit your virtual presentation. Will you a)present on Zoom, b)will you use Screencastify, c)will you make a tri-fold board and have someone video record you? 6. Build your presentation. Video record it. See options below. 7. Upload to YouTube. Mark it "unlisted." See time/date guidelines. 8. Turn in the YouTube link. See project submission to the left. 9. Participate in the Zoom meeting when the winners are announced. What about Group Projects?Students are allowed to work in groups of up to 3 students. It is preferred that groups be made up of students from the same school and same grade-level. When students of different schools desire to work together on a project, it tends to pose a hardship for parents to get students together to work on the project. This hardship often leads to incomplete work and students not being able to complete their project. If students from different schools or different grade-levels desire to work as a group, they must complete the permission form below.
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Open 7:00am Jan. 11 - 4:00pm Jan. 12, 2021
Project videos should be no longer than 8min in length.
Project videos should be no longer than 8min in length.
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The title of the video should be your project title.
In the video description on YouTube, please enter and complete the following statement: "In this experiment, the question, _______ was explored. The data collected indicate that _______." If your experiment was in the research results category, the statement in the YouTube video description should be: "My research findings indicate that _____." The purpose of the statement(s) in the description is so that the judges have in idea of the presentation before they view it. The blanks in the statements above will contain multiple words, and you may add sentences if necessary. |
Note to High School Students:
The judges may request more information than you will be able to show in an 8min video. It will be to your advantage to email your experimental data and conclusions to Mrs. Massey at kmassey@rhmail.org, by January 13, 2021. It's recommended that you type everything formatted as a lab report, in a single document and send it as a PDF to the email address above. If the judges would like to see it, Mrs. Massey will supply it to them. |
Three Ways to Record your Project
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Present on Zoom -
great for projects with partners! Go to Zoom.us and create a free account. Share your screen and present - don't forget to click record! Watch your recording, if you think it needs to be revised, do it again before submitting it for judging.
MS video length may be 5 minutes HS video length may be 8 minutes. |
Present using Screencastify -
use PPT or Google Slides. Download Screencastify as a Google Chrome extension. The free version allows only a 5 minute video, so practice your presentation first. HS students, you are allowed an 8 minute video, but if you can do your presentation in 5 minutes, it is acceptable.
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Trifold Video -
keep with tradition! Make your trifold board, as you ordinarily would for a Science Fair. Place the board on a table and present with someone recording you. Be sure to hold the phone horizontally for a wide view.
MS video length may be 5 minutes HS video length may be 8 minutes. |
Students using a microscope during the 19-20 Science Fair.
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How to Upload A Video to YouTube
How to Make Changes to YouTube Settings
Let's say you have uploaded your Science Fair video, then you realize you misspelled a word in the title! This video is for you! |
Students toyed with motors during the 19-20 Science Fair.
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What About My School Science Fair?
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Each middle school and high school will be allowed to submit 10 projects in the RHSD Virtual Science Fair. All projects will be entered into the same project portal, but each school will have 2 days to decide which projects they will judge themselves, and which 10 they would like to submit as RHSD Virtual Science Fair Projects. These decisions will be made by the Science Dept.
Middle School Project Submissions will take place 7:00am Jan. 11 until 3:00pm Jan. 10, 2021. The Science Dept. must choose 10 projects for the RHSD Virtual Science Fair by Friday, Jan. 15 at 3:30pm. Other projects will be a part of the school's virtual science fair. (Dates subject to change.) High School Project Submission will take place 7:00am Jan. 11 until 3:00pm Jan. 12, 2021. The Science Dept. must choose 10 projects for the RHSD Virtual Science Fair by Friday, Jan. 15 at 3:30pm. Other projects will be a part of the school's virtual science fair. (Dates subject to change.) |
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How Can I Get Help with My Project?
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Why participate in the Science Fair?
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Build your confidence.
Gain recognition for your research. Solve world problems. |
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Give meaning to your scientific study.
Deepen your knowledge. Put various academic skills to work. |
What are the Categories?
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How Do I Decide on a Project?Think about topics that interest you.
electricity....water...solar energy...cell phones...coronavirus recycling...germs...climate change...music...pets...insects...severe weather...engineering...construction...five senses...periodic table...bacteria...fungi...planting seeds...insulation Brainstorm questions you have about how things work, or how something could work better. Design a test or experiment that uses the scientific method to answer your question. Does cell phone use impact short term memory? Does hand-washing with hot water or cold water make a difference? What weather conditions are indicative of mosquitoes carrying viruses? What's the best treatment for ant bites? Is wifi or carrier more strain on a cell phone battery? Do grasshoppers chirp more when it's warmer or cooler? If you don't do an experiment, but would like to share your research, that's fine, too! Choose Research Results as you category. These projects will be allowed for the Rock Hill Schools Secondary Science Fair, but will not be allowed to proceed to the Piedmont Region III Science Fair. What happens to blood once it is donated but before it is given to a new person? What I learned from my dog's DNA results, and my new questions. Why are so many people deciding to become vegetarian or vegan? Is it really a more healthy option? How do the Covid-19 metrics really work? How is Coronavirus like and unlike other viruses? |
Need Some Ideas?
Browse through the lists to develop your own, original question to research and investigate.
This photo, from http://templatedb.me/pick/ is a suggestion of how your board should look.
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Since the conclusion of the 2020 Piedmont Region III Science Fair, it has been uncertain how the 2021 Regional Science Fair will be conducted. It has been concluded that having an in-person Regional Science Fair is not a good idea this academic year. ISEF recently announced that they will have the International Science Fair virtual in 2021. The uncertainty of how the pandemic will play out for the next few months has pushed the Regional Science Fair planning committee into a proactive stance. The Piedmont Region III Science Fair will be virtual for 2021. Here is what you need to be aware of: |
- The rules and overall format of the posters will remain the same. Projects that use human subjects, biological materials, or potentially harmful materials will still need to provide the appropriate paperwork for the SRC (Grades 5 – 12). ISEF created a really nice rules wizard to help students determine what they need to do before they submit their paperwork to SRC. https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org/
- The project posters will be turned in virtually. See the templates above. If a student is unable to create a poster using this template, they can create a traditional trifold board and take a clear picture of it. The digital template will be the preferred method. The font on the digital board cannot be any smaller than 24 point (Arial). We are adjusting the registration page to include an attachment option. The templates about are NOT REQUIRED for use in the RHSD Virtual Science Fair, they are allowed, but not required.
- Registration will be from February 22nd – 26th. All projects must be submitted by 5pm on February 26th, 2021.
Following our RHSD Virtual Science Fair, some projects may proceed to the Piedmont Region III Science Fair.
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This is a video compilation of photos from the 2019-20 Science Fair. |
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