1. Forms: A. ENTRY FORM - Complete and send in with entry fee. Download the Entry Form. B. BIOLOGICAL PROJECTS FORM Ifyour project uses humans, animals, molds, fungi bacteria, or viruses, you must complete this form and send it post marked by: March 20, 2012.Download the Biological Projects Form C. ABSTRACTS - ALL LECTURE entries must send in 3 copies of their abstract; which is a brief introduction of what your project is about, it is a discussion of the results, and outcome of your work. (See ABSTRACTS in next column.) Postmarked by April 18, 2012. D. SAFETY CHECKLIST - must completed by all participants. Participants must sign, and bring the safety checklist with their projects on Congress Day. On Congress Day, put this form next to your project. The Safety Committee will inspect your entry and stamp your safety checklist form. Judging your projects will not be allowed without the approval of the Safety Committee and Stamp of the safety checklist form. Click to download.
2. Guidelines: A. Lecture entries are for grades 7 through 12. B. Students may enter as individuals only. No teams. C. Fill out the entry form accurately and obtain the necessary signatures. D. The use of the Scientific Method is expected. E. Show your originality, creativity, scientific knowledge, and curiosity. F. Students should not memorize facts but instead have a thorough understanding of the subject area and principles surrounding their project. G. Students are required to stay in the Lecture room until all lectures have been judged. H. Students should do the work on the Lecture Demonstrations. Parents and others may advise, encourage, inspire, and even demonstrate how to do something but students must do the work themselves.
3. Space, Size, and Display Boards: A. The MAXIMUM table display area is defined as 75cm x 75cm. B. Use sturdy free standing regular (4 ft.) or taller displays that won't fall over or become top heavy. C. DO NOT put your school's name, or any awards earned previously on your display boards. D. Display boards should include the: Title, Hypothesis, Materials/Equipment, Procedures, Experiment Data, Analysis, and Conclusion. E. The Science Congress will only provide: 1. Electrical outlets. 2. A table or display/work area for presentation.
4. Abstracts: Abstracts must have a: A. COVER PAGE - on your abstract cover put: 1. your project title 2. your name 3. school CODE ONLY, NO other information DO NOT use plastic report covers, or binders B. LENGTH - up to 3 pages including the Cover Page. C. REFERENCES SITED include a minimum of 3 information sources which were actually used including internet web sites not search engines. Personal interviews of scientists or individuals should be included as a source. D. PAPER, FONT, and MARGIN SIZE: ...8.5" x 11" paper, double spaced ...Marginsize: 3/4" to 1" ...Font size: 10 or 12 Abstracts may be hand written.
DEADLINE: post marked April 18, 2012
MAIL 3 COPIES TO: Western New York Science Congress, Inc P.O. Box 225 Cheektowaga, NY 14225-0225
5. Judging: A. Students should practice giving their presentation prior to the Congress. B. Students will have 10 minutes to present and the judges will have 10 minutes to ask questions. Judges may extend their time to ask questions. C. Judges use standardized criteria to assist in their scoring. (SEE Judging Criteria) D. Awards are presented within each group on the recommendation of the Judges.
GUIDELINES for PROJECTS ONLY
1. Forms: A. ENTRY FORM - Complete and send in with entry fee. Download the Entry form. B. BIOLOGICAL PROJECTS FORMIf your project uses humans, animals, mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, please complete the form and submit it by March 20, 2012. Download the Biological Projects form. C. SAFETY CHECKLIST - must completed by all participants. Participants must sign, and bring the safety checklist with their projects on Congress Day. On Congress Day, put this form next to your project. The Safety Committee will inspect your entry and stamp your safety checklist form. Judging your projects will not be allowed without the approval of the Safety Committee and Stamp of the safety checklist form. Download the Safety Checklist.
2. Space, Size, and Display Boards: A.The MAXIMUM table display area is defined as 75cm x 75cm. B. Use sturdy free standing regular (4 ft.) or taller displays that won't fall over or become top heavy. C. DO NOT put your school's name, or any awards earned previously on your display boards. D. Display boards should include the: Title, Hypothesis, Materials/Equipment, Procedures, Experiment Data, Analysis, and Conclusion.
3. Judging: A.Students should practice giving their presentation prior to the Congress and should introduce themselves to the judges. B. Students will have 10 minutes to present and the judges will have 10 minutes to ask questions. Judges may extend the time to ask questions. C. Judges use standardized criteria to assist in their scoring. (SEE Judging) D. Awards are presented within each group on the recommendation of the Judges.
4. Guidelines: A. Project entries are for grades 5 through 12. B. Students may enter individually or as a team of 2. C. Fill out the entry form accurately and obtain the necessary signatures. D. The use of the Scientific Method is expected. E. Show your originality, creativity, scientific knowledge and curiosity. F. Students should not memorize facts but instead have a thorough understanding of the subject area and principles surrounding their project. G. Students are required to stay with their projects until they have been judged. H. ALL PROJECTS are required to remain on display until 1:00 P.M. for public viewing. Removal of projects prior to 1:00 P.M. may affect the awarding of medallions and monetary awards. I. Students should work on the projects. Parents and others may advise, encourage, inspire, and even demonstrate how to do something but students must do the work themselves.