Problem+Solving,+the+Scientific+Method,+and+Science+Fair+Projects

==** Problem Solving, the Scientific Method, and Science Fair Projects **==  Greetings all, and welcome to Mr. Straub's Wiki that will help everyone to understand more about the importance of problem solving in the classroom and in life. This unit will also help students to understand more about the scientific method and how it can be used and is being used to solve problems. This page is full of information that has been specifically designed to help Mr. Straub's 5th-8th grade science classes progress through their unit entitled "Problem Solving, the Scientific Method, and Science Fair Projects   ". Click the icon below to see Mr. Straub's Unit Plan:



The scientific method plays a critical role when it comes to helping students create a science fair project. Students, please refer to the various links below for help in understanding the steps of the scientific method as well as help in creating a science fair project:

=Unit Rubrics, Checklists, and Tips and Strategies from Intel and the YES Fair =  The icons below are links to different checklists, tips, and guidelines which will be utilized through the course of the unit. Please take a look at the attachments, which will give you advice and feedback along the way and aid you in your understanding of the CFQ's that are part of the unit as well as what is expected of you in regards to creating a "Kick-Butt" Science Fair project!



Remember, you yourselves will also be creating your own Wiki. This will help you to develop your 21st century technology skills and will also help you to organize your thought processes. Finally, please refer to my "Student Sample" page which will give you an idea of what I expect your Wikispaces to look like (at least the page(s) that have to do with the creation of your science fair projects). HAVE FUN!!!!