We are excited for the Grant Ragan Elementary Science & Art Fair! Participation in the Science & Art Fair is optional.  Students who choose to participate may create a science project, an art project, or both.  Students may create projects alone, or may work with another Grant Ragan student as partners.  Awards will be presented to every student who completes and presents a project at the Science & Art Fair.

 

All projects must be done at home. There will be no class time devoted to working on these projects.  

 

Science projects and sculptures will be displayed on tables; 2D art and photography will be hung on the gym walls.  Parents/guardians should plan to help their students set up projects before the fair and clean up projects after the fair.  Students must be registered no later than Thursday January 25th to participate.  The instructions for signing up are at the end of this flyer.

 

Schedule for February 6th

• 6:00–6:30 pm Students set up their projects with help from parents/guardians

• 6:30–7:30 pm Science & Art Fair!  Students exhibit their projects

• 7:30–7:45 pm Students clean up their projects with help from parents/guardians

 

Science Project Format

All science projects must use a 3-section display board.  These boards can be purchased at Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and other locations with school supplies.  Students may write directly on the board or attach paper, photos, project materials, etc.  The display board must be labeled with the student’s name and grade level.  The display board should also show the title of the project and illustrate what the student learned or discovered.

 

Science Project Ideas

Students can look for inspiration at the Grant Ragan Library, local public libraries, or the internet.

Please keep safety in mind when designing your projects. The project display must not create a hazard for students, parents, teachers, and others viewing the projects.  You should select a project that can be displayed without electricity, refrigeration, etc. as it may not be available at your assigned table.

 

Art Project Format

Students may choose the art form for their projects: 2D art (paint, markers, crayons, etc.), photography, or sculpture.

All art projects must be labeled with a white 3” x 5” notecard.  The student or parent/guardian should attach the notecard at the bottom of the art project.  The notecard must state:

• Title of project

• Name and grade level of student 

• Materials used

 

Additional Requirements for 2D Art and Photography

All 2D art and photography must be displayed on an 11” x 17” black sheet of construction paper.  2D art must be no larger than 10” x 16”, so that the black paper will serve as a border. Photographs must be no larger than 8” x 10”, and displayed on 11” x 17” black construction paper.

 

Registration

Students must be registered no later than January 30th to participate.  If students are working together as partners, each student will need to register.

 

Return the form below to the front office or email responses to Maggiewvmiller@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, you may email Maggiewvmiller@gmail.com or grantraganpto@gmail.com.