Science Fair Student Reflections

Opposite group was really loud once they got done in the first round (clusters). One group was still presenting. More organized - faster, judges were there on time. Do it on a Friday. Nice to have broad range of judges - broad range of perspectives.Good that there was a diverse question base. Nice to get feedback and encouragement from the judges - really made it feel good that we put so much work into it. Super-finalist round present just once. Don't do on separate night (super-finalist round).

On procedure, make sure judges know how much work you put into it. Try to challenge yourself. Go outside the box. Do procrastinate!!! Have a lot of picture to show results, too. Do something you're interested in - easier to talk about. Research - do the research! Judges will ask you about it.

More smaller check points. Multiple rough drafts. Too fast to have topic. Less time for experimentation. Additional ways to gather experimental ideas. Do something with equipment. More examples - boards, tests, papers, - showing level expectation. Lots of rushing...what can we do about that?

Log as binder vs. tape in. Can tape in...they are divided. Give them choice?

Snack for students.

Judges were better, more friendly, more interested in experiments. Would ask questions before presentations were done. Laughing when messed up. However, need to ask questions when done. Students want feedback when done.

Docked if presentation too long. Liked the computer system. Distracting when writing...

Spread out more - still a lot of talking over other presenters.

MW had a judge that told her she tested the wrong thing.




More time to pick topic. More check ups. Once a week. "Fake" check ups or un-announced check ups.

Less time for experimentation, more time for paper, display, etc.

Some data collected - by due date, Closer to trial run.

Fake data. Issues with ... Change check in sheet. Bold - something more specific.

P/T conference needed.

Parents check in daily??? Or every time they work. Spreadsheet check off? (Mrs. S). Time in/time out.


Weekend between paper and board.

Weekends were beneficial.