The next deadline for science fair is November 30th, which is the rough draft of the complete science fair paper. The paper should include as many components as possible. I understand that many of the students will not have completed their experiments and as such, the data and conclusions might not be finished. Please continue to work on these pieces as they will be added to the paper as they are completed.

Below is the full rubric for the Science Fair. Title sections are not graded. The students will take home a printed version of this Tuesday, November 17th and additional copies will be available at Parent Conference Night.
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<td width="192" valign="top"><strong>Abstract: </strong>

Abstract contains a   concise summary of the:</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Spelling   is correct</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Single   spaced</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Describes how to avoid   being hurt during the experiment.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Single   spaced</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Spelling   is correct</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top"><strong>Endorsement Sheet: </strong></td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Present   and completed correctly,</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Title   Page:</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Contains question,   category, name, and Science Fair 2009</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top"><strong>Table of Contents: </strong></td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Abstract</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Title Page</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Table of   Contents</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Acknowledgements</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Purpose   and Hypothesis</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Review of   Literature</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Materials   List</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Procedure</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Conclusion</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Page   numbers correspond with actual pages</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Page   numbers on the bottom, centered of each page</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Acknowledgements</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Section is present,   lists those you wish to thank, and explains why</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Spelling is correct</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Purpose and Hypothesis</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Purpose is clearly   stated</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The question was   original and the answer was not known prior to research or answered in   research paper</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The hypothesis answers   the question</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The hypothesis includes   an explanation and a prediction</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The hypothesis is well   written and testable.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">12 point Times New Roman   font</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Reflects student’s   knowledge of what was learned</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">At least four sources   are credited</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Reference list reflects   sources used in paper.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Sections are easily   defined and organized</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Information is correct</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Paragraphs are used</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Reflects the history of   the topic – where applicable</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">All materials used are   listed</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The amounts, types,   sizes, etc. of each material is stated.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Amounts are in metric   units, where applicable</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">If an apparatus, or   tool, is used that is not common, it is clearly explained or a diagram is   included</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Step by Step Procedure   is given</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Procedure is detailed   enough that another person could duplicate the experiment</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Data was organized in a   logical manner</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Repeated trials of   experiment are evident.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Charts/graphs are easy   to read</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Charts/graphs have a   legend, a title, and the axis are named.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Information is explained   well and

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<td width="192" valign="top">The conclusion refers   back to the hypothesis and answers the original question.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">The conclusion evaluates   the results and explains why hypothesis was correct or incorrect.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">References listed   correspond to the material quoted in the Review of Literature.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">12 font/Times New Roman   is used throughout the paper

**This does not include   the section headings and the Title Page**</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Name in the upper right   corner of each page. Last Name, First Name</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Pages are numbered.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Paper turned in on due   date.</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Name is on the back of   the board at the top and easily read</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Abstract is on board   (may be reduced size)</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Endorsement is attached   to the back of the board, if needed</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Title is easily found   and matches Research Paper</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Purpose</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Hypothesis</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Board is neat and easily   read/ followed</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Creativity is evident</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Colorful and eye catching</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">No pencil</td>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Pictures and papers are   framed (against a colored background not just glued to the board)</td>
<td width="81" valign="top"></td>
<td width="91" valign="top"></td>
<td width="79" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="192" valign="top"></td>
<td width="81" valign="top"></td>
<td width="91" valign="top"></td>
<td width="79" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="192" valign="top">Total points for each   column</td>
<td width="81" valign="top"></td>
<td width="91" valign="top"></td>
<td width="79" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="192" valign="top"></td>
<td width="81" valign="top"></td>
<td width="91" valign="top"></td>
<td width="79" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="192" valign="top"></td>
<td width="81" valign="top"></td>
<td width="91" valign="top"></td>
<td width="79" valign="top"></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
Final Score    ___________/ 96

Format of the Board:

There are many ways to construct your board. Below are some suggestions.
<ul>
	<li>The board must be a tri-fold display.</li>
	<li>It should flow in order. This means that the board should reflect the order of your paper.</li>
	<li>Your Research should NOT be attached to your board.</li>
	<li>Make sure there are headings above each section.</li>
	<li>It does not have to follow the format rules for the research paper. This is where you can use fancy fonts. Just remember that you want it to be easily read by judges.</li>
	<li>Frame your pieces in NEATLY cut construction paper.</li>
	<li>The left side should have the Purpose, Hypothesis and Materials.</li>
	<li>The right side should have the Graphs with Data Tables, results and Conclusions.</li>
	<li>The center should have the Procedure and pictures, diagrams of your work.</li>
	<li>The board should be eye-catching. You want your board to be an advertisement of all your hard work!</li>
</ul>
If you are unable to find a board or unable to purchase a board, please contact Ms. Garcia for assistance. There are a limited number of boards available