Students Doing Science
Science Knights is a science fair; gathering students to demonstrate their individual science projects in a competitive environment.
Above: Jade Lebailly (grade 8, 2008) explains her experiment: "The Affect of Temperature on Bean Seed Germination."
Congratulations to all participants and winners
of 2011 Science Knights
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Science Knights is a Middle School science fair in which students demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a celebratory and competitive event. Each student: (1) Selects a topic, (2) Designs and completes an independent experiment, (3) is graded academically by their classroom teacher, then (4) presents their results using a trifold display in a simulated professional environment (ie. Science Knights) which is science celebration and competition*.
*Note: academic performance is not dependent on, nor related to, a students success in the the competition.
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Who? This is a mandatory event for all GSIS students in grade 6-8.
What? In an open house format, student present displays and project to parents & visitors. Judges also patrol the event, interviewing students, observing their presentations and scoring their quality.
When? Student may enter the auditorium from 6:30 pm and later and have 30 minutes to set up their projects. Doors will open to visitors at 7:00 pm.
Where? At GSIS auditorium, Young-tong, Suwon.
Why? (1) To provide students an opportunity to showcase their understanding of science process,
(2) celebrate science learning and achievement,
(3) invite parents to observe their students' success!
