Regional+Science+Fair+-+2010

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Updated: January 28, 2010
​It is important that you stay tuned to the ever changing calendar to get set for regionals. The application process is somewhat tedious and can be a bit tricky. It is IMPERATIVE that this paperwork be filled out thoroughly and timely.

Important Dates:
 * All Paperwork and $25 MUST be to Mr. Blank and accurate by Wednesday Morning February 3rd


 * A meeting for last minute questions/support will be on Tuesday February 2nd during ELO in Mr. Lawrences Computer Lab

Steps you need to do:

1. Fill out Information Survey as a first Step Information Survey - Must Be Completed This provides Mr. Blank with contact information etc 2. Go to the Longs Peak Science and Engineering Websiteand begin the PAPERWORK PROCESS. It is important for you to print out completed copies AND Save the pdf file when you can. Please use a format that includes your name and the title of the form (example: BradBlank_FORM1A.pdf) Required Forms are listed below: (you can click on the form name or the link in the table below and it will take you right there)

3. Get more details from the Longs Peak Regional Fair UNC Regional Science Fair

4. Continue to Improve Your Project 5. Practice telling others about your project. Common Questions from judges are: > > > ** FORMS BEGIN HERE ** Kinard Middle School 3002 East Trilby Road, Fort Collins CO 80528 Phone 970-488-5400
 * Tell me about your project?
 * What did you learn?
 * What is your independent variable?
 * How did you control your experiment?
 * How does this project relate to your life or mine in today's world?
 * Form ||  || helpful hints ||
 * 1. Student Checklist 1A ||  || School Address and Phone

Adult Sponsor = Brad Blank (or a parent/support person that did a lot with you) bblank@psdschools.org 970 -488-5454

This is NOT a continuation of last years project

Use: Projected Start Date: October 1, 2009 Projected End Date: January 10, 2010

Actual Dates: (Select dates that closely match your actual testing)

List Full Name/Address etc and as much detail about where you did the experiment ||
 * 2. Research Plan ||  || This is a required part of the paperwork. Click on this link for specifics. The details are the 2nd page of the Student Checklist sheet. You have most of this material already saved on your files that you used for your fair boards. Most people can electronically cut and paste materials together to make it work

You must show FIVE(5) research sources and document using EZBIB -- Some of you will need to do some more research to complete this task || Brad Blank bblank@psdschools.org 970 -488-5454 ||
 * 3. Checklist for Adult Sponsor ||  || You just need to fill in the top lines showing your Name, Project Title and then information for your Sponsor on the bottom of the page. The sponsor (most likely me) will check the boxes and sign it.
 * 4. Approval Form 1B ||  || Type in your name and your parents name. You and your parents must sign the form and CAREFULLY Date the document. It must be DATED PRIOR to the date you started your experiment . Please contact me if you have concerns about this.

All other boxes will be filled out by other people ||
 * 5. Abstract ||  || This form can not be saved so carefully type (or electroncially cut and paste) your abstract into this document. Ensure that you have it right before printing it out. Check your Word Count (must be less than 250 words)

Ignore the SUBMIT button on the bottom of the page -- Bring a printed copy ||
 * Special Forms ||  || You have additional forms to complete if you worked with human subjects, dangerous equipment, chemicals, special labs, microorganisms, animals etc. Go to the Website and follow directions on each. You really need to focus on explaining the safety involved and DATE them prior to the time you began your experiment. Do your best with this one. ||
 * 6. Photo Release Form ||  || Please Complete this form - -Note: It needs parent signatures. ||
 * 7. Entry Fee ||  || Bring $25 entry fee (Check made out to Kinard Middle School) ||