Science Fair Project Detectives

  Wanted!

 

 

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A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Science)

Designed by

Dr. Cleyardis Yilmaz
ceealways1@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Open the door to Scientific Investigation!

You are a Science Detective!

Your mission is to learn how to design and to solve your very own
Science Detective Mystery Science Fair Project!

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The Task

Seven weeks to complete seven modules

Science Detective (s), your will earn a goal trophy that denotes that you are one of the best. Your first task involves learning how to "sleuth" by completing seven interactive Internet lessons. You must put all important clues in your "sleuth " journal. 


 

 

Mission:

  •    Learn how to solve a science fair mystery project
  •    Find the TOPIC for your science fair project
  •    Solve the mystery science fair project.

Tools needed to solve the science fair project:

  • A computer
  • A science board
  • The Internet
  • Science textbook
  • Dictionary and Encyclopedia
  • Teachers (science, art, library, technology, etc.)
  • Parents and family members
  • Anyone who can help you to be successful
  • A  "sleuth" science journal

 

 

WAKE UP "SCIENCE FAIR DETECTIVE"

 

   
What do you already know about "sleuthing" or looking for clues to solve a science fair mystery?

What do you want to learn about "sleuthing" detective?
How will you learn to "sleuth" detective?
Finally, what have you learned about "sleuthing" once you have completed the seven modules?

Get your KWHL chart 

 

 



The Process

Week 1: Science Fair Handbook: Scientific Method 

Week 2: Science Fair Handbook: Topic Research

Week 3: Science Fair Handbook: Project Research

Week 4: Science Fair Handbook: A Sample Project

Week 5: Science Fair Handbook: Project Report

Week 6: Science Fair Handbook: The Display

Week 7: Science Fair Handbook: Presentation and Evaluation

 
Weekly Schedule

 


Week 1

1. Decide if you will work alone or with a partner.
2. Visit the following web site to learn about the Scientific Method: Science Fair Handbook: Scientific Method

  •     Research
  •     Problem
  •     Hypothesis
  •     Project Experimentation
  •     Project Conclusion

3. Now you are ready for Worksheet 1 or graphic Organizer 1.

 When you have successfully completed it, you will then move ahead.


4. Hands-on experiment in Science Lab.

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Week 2

 

1. Your partner and you will now proceed to researching a topic.  Go to the web site:
 

Science Fair Handbook: Topic Research

2. Review the site and complete Worksheet 2
or graphic Organizer 2.

3. Hands on experiment in Science Lab.

Week 3

1.Review

 Science Fair Handbook: Project Research

2. You and your partner are now ready to complete
 Worksheet 3   or complete graphic Organizer 3 on this section.

3. Take part in hands- on experiment in Science Lab.


Week 4

1.  Review web site:          


2. Complete Worksheet 4 or graphic Organizer 4.

3. Take part in hands-on experiment in Science Lab.

Week 5


1. Review the following  web site and complete  Science Fair Handbook: Project Report
 

2. Complete Worksheet 5   or graphic Organizer 5 when you are finished.


3. Take part in hands-on experiment in Science Lab.

 

 

 

 

Week 6:

1.Review the following web site

Science Fair Handbook: The Display

2. Complete Worksheet 6 or graphic Organizer 6.

3. Take part in hands-on experiment in Science Lab.

 

 

  

Week 7

1.Review the following web site

Science Fair Handbook: Presentation and Evaluation

2. Complete review Worksheet 7 or graphic Organizer 7.


3. Take part in hands-on experiment in Science Lab.

 

 

 

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Evaluation


Students, your work will be graded individually for the completion of the following:

  •   The web site review
  •   The worksheets 
  •    Individual consultation with the teacher to reflect an understanding of the information.
  •   A "sleuth" science journal

Your worksheets and your "sleuth" science journal
will be graded.

 

Name:
Room #:

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Student demonstrated an understanding of THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of C


Student demonstrated MINIMAL understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student
demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A

Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

Student demonstrated an understanding of THE PROJECT RESEARCH MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of C


Student demonstrated MINIMAL understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

Student demonstrated an understanding of A SAMPLE PROJECT MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of C


Student demonstrated MINIMAL understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

Student demonstrated an understanding of THE PROJECT REPORT MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

Student demonstrated an understanding of THE DISPLAY MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of C


Student demonstrated MINIMAL understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth"
science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

Student demonstrated an understanding of THE PRESENTATION AND EVALUATION MODULE

Student reviewed the web site only

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of C


Student demonstrated MINIMAL understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of B


Student demonstrated SOME understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

Student reviewed the web site

Student completed written assignments with a grade of A


Student demonstrated A HIGH LEVEL OF understanding of the concepts as reflected in their "sleuth" science journal

 

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Conclusion    

Congratulations "Science Fair Project Detective"


You have successfully completed the first part of the science fair mystery project and solved how to become a science fair detective.  Now you are ready to proceed to the second part of the mystery by investigating your science fair detective project.

 

  You are now ready to "sleuth"

 

Get your six week schedule, and Let's "SLEUTH".


Six Week Schedule

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Credits

Much thanks to Craig A. Cunningham, Connie Amon, Lynnise Gool, and Ben Buckley for their expertise in WebQuest design and patience during this project.

 

Resources

School.discovery.com

Study Island.com  

gifart.com
Scienzfair.com