Science Fair Across the Grades

Science Fair Across the Grades

The teachers at Cascade Heights are very excited about the science fair. We believe that the opportunity for students to embrace the scientific process and conduct meaningful research about topics important to them is incredibly important. All students at our school participate in the science fair. Kindergartners begin the process, working with Mrs. Ketel to wonder, test, and make observations about the test. In 4^th grade, they conduct their first independent project. Ms. Cantin guides students through the process, simplifying the vocabulary and processes to make it accessible. As they progress through middle school, students are asked to create projects that are more meaningful, research deeper, use progressively more difficult vocabulary, and work more independently. Parents with children in multiple grades may see this first hand. A 6^th grader will be asked to do basic research about their project, while 8^thgraders will be expected to use multiple sources, cite them correctly, and show meaningful notes. The timeline remains the same for all 4^th – 8^th graders! If you run into questions about the level of expectation for your child or children, please feel free to approach the teachers, we are more than happy to clarify what we are looking for at each grade. We thank you for your continued support.