Research Unit 2015-2016
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WARNING! The Science Fair RESEARCH PAPER will be submitted to Turnitin.com for confirmation of originality.
Be sure to get course code from Mrs. Derousie. |
IGNORE THE WEEKLY OUTLINE BELOW. LINKS ARE STILL BENEFICIAL
Week #1: Inform of Science Fair as a course requirement. Receive Research team vote; allow for write-ins.
Week #2: Votes Due, Topic/s Announced. Brainstorming Activity. Presentation on scholarships
Week #3: Science Fair Expectations
Week #4: Introduce Project Proposal, Initial Project Proposal*
Week #5: Project Proposal, Research
Week #6: 2 project proposals
Week #7: Team recruitment deadline, google.doc demonstration
Week #8: Naming Activity
Week #9: Research , Category** Selection deadline
*Project proposals are expected to change drastically, the proposal process is meant to encourage brainstorming and the discovery of classmates who share commons goals to find each other and form project teams. Research teams are not required to be in the same class.
**No more than 3 project teams per category. First-come-first served.
Week #2: Votes Due, Topic/s Announced. Brainstorming Activity. Presentation on scholarships
Week #3: Science Fair Expectations
Week #4: Introduce Project Proposal, Initial Project Proposal*
Week #5: Project Proposal, Research
Week #6: 2 project proposals
Week #7: Team recruitment deadline, google.doc demonstration
Week #8: Naming Activity
Week #9: Research , Category** Selection deadline
*Project proposals are expected to change drastically, the proposal process is meant to encourage brainstorming and the discovery of classmates who share commons goals to find each other and form project teams. Research teams are not required to be in the same class.
**No more than 3 project teams per category. First-come-first served.
2nd Quarter: Deadlines and related Documents/Grading Rubrics
Week #10: Deadline for Research Plan (1A), Research plan is to be shown to potential sponsors.
Student Checklist & Research Plan (1A)
Week #11: Deadline for Finding a Sponsor and submitting Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1)
Week #12: Deadline for Form 2-7, see Rules Wizard,
Week #13: Receive, Approval Form (1B) (completed by a teacher).
~Experiment/engineering may not begin prior to approval~
Week #14: Computer Lab Time
Week #15: Deadline for Background Paper Rubric(individual grade, submitted directly to turnitin.com) Hypothesis should be formed by this point
Week #16: Deadlines for Experimental/Engineering Paper Rubric (group grade, submitted directly to turnitin.com)
Deadline for Regulated Research Institutional or Industrial Setting Form (1C) (Sponsor/Qualified Scientist completes)
Week #17: The Derousie Science Symposium Rubric
Display & Safety Regulations Rubric
OFFICIAL ABSTRACT and CERTIFICATION Rubric
Week #18
Student Checklist & Research Plan (1A)
Week #11: Deadline for Finding a Sponsor and submitting Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1)
Week #12: Deadline for Form 2-7, see Rules Wizard,
Week #13: Receive, Approval Form (1B) (completed by a teacher).
~Experiment/engineering may not begin prior to approval~
Week #14: Computer Lab Time
Week #15: Deadline for Background Paper Rubric(individual grade, submitted directly to turnitin.com) Hypothesis should be formed by this point
Week #16: Deadlines for Experimental/Engineering Paper Rubric (group grade, submitted directly to turnitin.com)
Deadline for Regulated Research Institutional or Industrial Setting Form (1C) (Sponsor/Qualified Scientist completes)
Week #17: The Derousie Science Symposium Rubric
Display & Safety Regulations Rubric
OFFICIAL ABSTRACT and CERTIFICATION Rubric
Week #18
Experimental Project "Road Map"
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Engineering Project "Road map"
Background Research Plan (Engineering)
Bibliography (MLA Sample) |
Research Team (Class) IdeasFor every Topic; look for challenges/scholarship opportunities, topics that could actually go on a job resume
Transportation -human powered, -improving current forms -Infrastructure -social aspects -apps Food -recipes -preparation -prescribed menus -security/food-supply -apps Health/Fitness -techniques -tools -social aspects -apps Medicine (1st world) -improve methods -improve patient experience -at home care -social aspects -apps Medicine (3rd world) -improve methods -improve tools -cost/care balance -techniques for low water/electricity -social aspects Humanitarian Challenges -education -water & food security -sanitation -medicine -building construction materials School Improvement - Education Improvement - Water -specific heat -quality -power source -for human consumption Natural Disasters -kits, techniques for all major types -hurricane, tsunami, tornado, earthquake, fire Post High School Challenges -budget -food Florida -hurricane preparation -oranges -mosquitos -water table -ecosystems -the beach Community Improvement -updating webpages/technology (for state/county services, or non-profits) Clothing -cold weather-tech -hot weather-tech -sun protection -3D printer -Athletic wear -industrial processes (to reduce, cost, waste, water use, etc.) Physical Activity -apps -athletic wear -social/behavior |
Categories, Rules, and FormsAll ISEF Forms
Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1) Student Checklist & Research Plan (1A): Research plan may be included in parts 3&4 of term paper Approval Form (1B): If group topics/members change a new form is required Regulated Research Institutional or Industrial Setting Form (1C) OFFICIAL ABSTRACT and CERTIFICATION Specialized Forms:
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