Q: IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN’T DO FOR A SCIENCE PROJECT?
Q: HOW DO I FIND A GOOD TOPIC?
Q: HOW DO I ENTER MY SCIENCE PROJECT FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST WEEK?
Q: WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE SCIENCE PROJECT EVENT?
Q: CAN I GET HELP FROM OLDER PEOPLE?
Q: DO I HAVE TO DO MY PROJECT ALONE, or CAN I WORK WITH A PARTNER?
Q: I WANT TO HELP OUT!! DO I NEED TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT SCIENCE?
Q: IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN’T DO FOR A SCIENCE PROJECT?
A: YES. THESE ARE THE RULES:
RULE NUMBER 1: ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS OR EXPLOSIVES
RULE NUMBER 2: You can’t leave any toxic chemicals unattended around your display.
RULE NUMBER 3: You are responsible for anything valuable that is part of your display.
We hate having to say this, but we cannot guarantee that your exhibit (or stuff included in your exhibit) won’t be lost or broken. Although the Science Team and staff will do their best to supervise during Young Scientist Week, we cannot provide police protection for your exhibit. Remember, there will be a large crowds present and many of them will be small children who can’t read the signs. Please THINK CAREFULLY about including FRAGILE OR VALUABLE items on your display.
Also, please note VCRs will not be available. Sorry, you will not be able to run videotapes as part of your display.
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Q: HOW DO I FIND A GOOD TOPIC?
A: Every house has a science project going on whether your parents know it or not! If you are needing more ideas, check out the science book collection in the Somerset Library or look at some of the fun science web site links on the this web site.
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Q: HOW DO I ENTER MY SCIENCE PROJECT FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST WEEK?
A: Pick up a Science Project Registration Form in the school office or an issue of the Superstar News. You will be able to download the form from this site in the future.
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Q: WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE SCIENCE PROJECT EVENT?
A: EVERYONE because we all gain new knowledge, skills and appreciation for science! Young Scientist Week is not a competition -- there will be no awards for first place, second place etc. Think of it as a convention for having fun, sharing ideas and celebrating our scientific accomplishments!
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Q: CAN I GET HELP FROM OLDER PEOPLE?
A: ABSOLUTELY. It’s perfectly OK for any older friend or family member to help you -- your parents, grandparents, or your mentor. In fact, it is a very good idea that an adult supervise experiments to make sure they are done safely. However, it is important that students use their own words on the project display to describe the work.
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Q: DO I HAVE TO DO MY PROJECT ALONE, or CAN I WORK WITH A PARTNER?
A: You can work alone if you like or you can work with any other Somerset student as your partner. Some people like to team up with friends, and some families with multiple Somerset students like to do their projects as a family. Your partner can be a friend, or your brother or sister. Your partner does not have to be in your class, or even in your grade. You can even have two or three partners if you want to. Be sure to check with your teacher about groups if this is a required project. Keep in mind that the Washington State Science Fair that is held in the spring limits team projects to three members. We recommend that adults supervise science projects to make sure experiments are done safely.
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Q: I WANT TO HELP OUT!! DO I NEED TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT SCIENCE?
A: Any help is greatly appreciated. You certainly don't need to be a science wiz - there are lots of ways you can help. Just find something fun to do on the Volunteer Form and send it in.
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