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The Salam Middle School Science Fair will be organized and managed by Sr. Sahar.

* Sr. Sahar, for 2013, will solicit judges for both campuses. The elementary volunteer judges will be referred to Sr. Khawla Asmar.

2013 Salam School Science Fair Middle School Judge Information

      For the Middle School Science Fair there will be approximately 155 projects to be judged twice. The total approximate judging would be 310. The goal is to have a minimum of 20 (twenty) judges. Each judge would be asked to judge approximately (average) 15 projects for approximately 7-10 minutes each. In the case of any ties or questions, those students will be judged a third time.  Judges will have orientation in the science lab or gym from 8-8:30 with Sr. Sahar. Other teachers will continue with set-up in the gym.  Each judge will be given a folder/package. This will include nametags, how to be a good science fair judge guidelines and evaluation sheets. Sr. Sahar will explain the days schedule, overall expectations and answer questions, Sr. Sahar will have a model display set-up and explain what type of information the student is required to give the judge and the questions that the judge can expect the students to answer.

          During lunch the judges will be given a certificate of appreciation.

6^th grade

1^st place ___________________________________

2^nd place ___________________________________

3^rd place ___________________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

7^th grade

1^st place ___________________________________

2^nd place ___________________________________

3^rd place ___________________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

8th grade

1^st place ___________________________________

2^nd place ___________________________________

3^rd place ___________________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

Honorable Mention ____________________________

Student’s prepared oral presentations should include:

1. Introduce yourself
2. Give the title
3. Explain why you chose the topic
4. Explain the purpose of your project and how you developed your hypothesis
5. Explain your step-by-step procedure and your variables
6. Show your results and summarize the data you collected
7. Explain your conclusion that you got after analyzing your data and results.
8. Explain the important points of your project
9. Explain how you would improve your project in the future
10. Ask the judges if they have any questions
11. Thank the judges

Each student should be able to answer these questions.

1. Explain the purpose of your project and how you developed your hypothesis.
2. Explain your step-by-step procedure and your variables
3. Explain your conclusion that you got after analyzing your data and results
4. Explain the important points of your project
5. Explain how you would improve your project in the future
6. If you did an experiment, what are your controlled variables?
7. Why did you decide to study this topic?
8. How does this science fair topic apply to real life?
9. How many trials did you do?
10. What future applications can you see from the results of this project?

OctoTo: Prospective Science Fair Judges

From: Sr. Sahar Ahmad

Subject: 2013 Salam School Science Fair for Middle School and Salam School Science Fair for Elementary

Dear Perspective Judge:

We are seeking qualified judges for the Salam School Science Fair. We are holding two science fairs and are seeking volunteers for both two. The Middle School Science Fair will be held at Salam School, the main campus, located at 4709 S. 13^th on Thursday, January 31, 2013 (Middle School).  The Salam School Elementary Science Fair will be held at the elementary campus on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. In order to accommodate the large number of student participants anticipated, we would need a minimum of twenty five (25) judges for Middle School, and fifteen (15) judges for Elementary School. It has been our experience that teachers or professionals from the science area make the best judges. Not only do they have the professional background to judge an exhibit on the grounds of its scientific merit, but they also realize the abilities of the students.

You can help in two ways: first, by volunteering to serve as a judge and second, by recruiting others.

Serving as a science fair judge is a rewarding experience that will take little of your valuable time. If you are able to volunteer on January 30, or January 31, 2013 (from 8:00 AM to approximately 2:30 PM), fill out the enclosed Judge Information Form and mail it to the address on the form. We anticipate the need for a number of judges.  Each judge would be asked to evaluate 15 to 20 projects during a full day period. There will be a light breakfast served before the judging begins and a light lunch at 11:00a.m.

Please duplicate copies of this letter and the Judge Information Form and distribute them to friends and colleagues.

For further information on science fair judging, contact Sahar Ahmad at 414-282-0504 sahmad@salamschool.com or Wanis Shalaby mailto:wshalaby@salamschool.com

Thank you in advance for your commitment to the students of Salam School.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sahar Ahmad  (Salam Middle School Science Teacher)

Judge Information Form

Please complete and fax to Salam School at 414 282-6959 or mail to 4709 S. 13^th Milwaukee, WI 53221 or drop off at either school office.

Name: _________________________________________________________

___________ I accept your invitation to serve as a judge on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

_______ I accept your invitation to serve as a judge on Thursday, January 31, 2013,

_______ I accept your invitation to lunch.

_______ Sorry, I will be unable to accept your invitation to lunch.

I prefer to judge __________________________________________________

(Category and grade level)

School/Business: _________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City, State Zip: ____________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________________

2013 Salam Middle School Science Fair Agenda

When: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Where: Salam School Gym

All gym classes will take place as scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday but not in the gym (OK’d with Sister Lori and Mr. Petrick).

7AM-8AM tables set-up in gym, coffee made and donuts delivered for judges ( OK’d with Brother Shabaz)

7:40 students enter through lobby doors. No morning assembly, go directly to homeroom (OK’d with Brother Shalaby)

8AM Judges arrive for orientation and directions given by Sr. Sahar (get sub OK’d for Sr. Sahar for the day)

8AM-8:30AM all 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students set-up their projects in gym. (All teachers who would regularly be teaching 6^th, 7^th, 8^th during this time will be in the gym to help supervise.)

8:30 Judging begins

8:30-10:00AM All 6^th graders with their teachers presenting projects to judges in gym. (Teachers will allow appropriate students to view other projects).

10:00-11:00AM All 7^th graders with their teachers presenting projects to judges in gym. (Teachers will allow appropriate students to view other projects).

11-11:40 Judges lunch catered and served in science lab.

11:40-2:00 All 8^th graders with their teachers presenting projects to judges in gym. (Teachers will allow appropriate students to view other projects).

2:00-2:50 Viewing of projects by parents. (tallying of final results by volunteer parents)

2:50-3:15 All boards will be taken down

Dismissal from gym

Notes:

Determine in advance the students who need electrical outlets at Salam School science fair so as to setup near electrical outlet and provide extension cords.

Principal Shalaby approved a light breakfast with coffee and catered lunch that will need to be arranged.

Sr. Sahar ordered display boards that will be sold to students for $7.00 each and the money to go to Mrs. Mayfield. 

Parents will be encouraged to leave small children home during the parent viewing.

Sr. Sahar will arrange for five score tally people (parent volunteers) for Middle School.

Awards will be given at end of the year award ceremony.

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