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Letter to Parents:
[Date]
Dear Parents:
[*Your school] will hold its annual science fair on
[Date of Fair].
Each student is required to participate in this
important learning
experience. Student projects are to be completed
at home
independently by the student. All projects are to
be brought to
the school for display on [Date of Fair]. We are
asking you to
assist your child in preparing his/her exhibit.
Science teachers have discussed possible projects,
guidelines, and
rules
governing the competition. We will assist your
child as much as
possible. This assistance is limited to answering
questions,
steering him/her to resources, offering encouragement,
and keeping the
student on track. However, students must complete
their own
projects independently.
Students are encouraged to select a project that
requires
experimentation and the use of scientific processes and
critical
thinking skills, such as:
What is the effect of fertilizer on plant growth?
How does moisture affect the growth of bread mold?
How do different substances absorb the sun's energy?
To what extent do different insulating materials affect
heat loss/gain?
Additional sample problem statements, along with
evaluation forms,
progress and judging sheets, are posted in each science
classroom.
The [how many?] best projects at each grade level will
be selected for
our
school science fair in December. Judges will
select winners from
this group to represent [*your school] at the Regional
Science Fair.
We hope you will encourage your child to participate in
this special
activity.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [*your
number or
e-mail], between [times].
Thank you,
[*your name]
Science Fair Coordinator
Approved: [*your principal], Principal
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