Science Fair

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The Alden Place Elementary

Science Fair Page

william.yager@millbrookcsd.org

The Scientific Method

I.     Problem  (I wonder)

• What am I interested in learning more about?
• What am I trying to find the answer to?
• Write a statement or question about the focus.

II.   Hypothesis  (I think)

• Brainstorm ways to find some answers about the PROBLEM.
• Develop wording about the PROBLEM that can be tested.
• What could the answer to the PROBLEM be if I tested it?

III. Experiment  (I do)

• Design an experiment that will test the HYPOTHESIS.
• Carry out the experiment.  (Follow safety precautions.)
• Collect data and organize it in a clear manner to be understood by others.  (tables, graphs, charts, photos, etc.)
• Gather enough data to draw valid CONCLUSIONS.

IV.  Interpret Results  (I understand)

• Study the data and interpret the results of the EXPERIMENT.
• Analyze results by looking for patterns and trends.
• Do the results of my EXPERIMENT answer or agree with my HYPOTHESIS?

V.    Conclusions  (I found out) 

• Study the INTERPRETATION of the data.  What did I learn?
• Try to answer the statement of the PROBLEM.
• CONCLUSIONS are only based on the data collected.
• The success of your science fair project is not based on proving your HYPOTHESIS right or wrong , but, in applying the scientific method properly.

Dutchess County Science Fair

Click below for the Dutchess County Science Fair Site and a hard copy of the county science fair brochure.

A.P.E Science Fair Hall of Fame

2010 Top Finishers

3rd Grade

Individual

1. Ethan Bialy
2. Daniela Muscari
3. Hali Wack

Team

1. Stephanie Williams & Caroline Malles
2. Stephen Szalewicz & Ryan Olmstead
3. Tyler Marma & Matthew Castognozzi

4th Grade

Individual

1. Mathilde Rosi Marshall
2. Cameron Weinfurt
3. Justin O'Hearn

Team

1. Bailey Minnerly & Madeline Lacey
2. Hannah Fisher & Kaitlyn Daly
3. Hunter Donahey & Kathryn Donahey

5th Grade

Individual

1. Emma Lagno
2. Miranda Schnoor
3. Daron McShane

Team

1. Kiri DiCintio & Ann Marie Hummel
2. Kavya Nandigama & Danielle Wisher
3. Cody Homa & Ethan Martell

2009 Top Finishers

3rd Grade

Inndividual

1. Patrick Scribner
2. Sophie Weller 
3. Ryan Wolff

Team

1. Kacper Juerss and Kody Hommel
2. Hannah Fisher and Isabella Rosenzweig
3. Jessica Rugar and Nicholas Barnello 

4th Grade

Individual

1. Miranda Schnoor
2. Jacob Nohai
3. Carson DeMan

Team

1. Kelly Waters and Anna Bocchino
2. Taylor Harkenrider and Michael Pasquale
3. Ariana Peterman and Mallory Sheehan

5th Grade

Individual

1. Elizabeth Halpin
2. Jessica Cantilli
3. Christian Williams

Team

1. Adam Lucas and Tim Outwater
2. Tyler Darnell and Josh Tagliamonte
3. Charlie Williams and Ryan Rosenzweig

2008 Top Finishers

3rd Grade

Individual

1. Carson DeMan
2. Emma Lagno
3. Ethan Martell

Team

1. Cameron Bilyeu & T. Colin Barger
2. Taylor Harkenrider & Michael Pasquale
3. Jeremy Ruiz & Tyler Daniele

4th Grade

Individual

1. Peter Kiewra
2. Christian Hoyt
3. Elizabeth Halpin

Team

1. Adam Lucas & Tom Roach
2. Alexis Zimmer & Kristen Campbell
3. Charlie Williams & Ryan Rosenzweig

5th Grade

Individual

1. Liam Walker
2. William Welling
3. Anna Finley

Team

1. Victoria Pasquale & Amanda Brown
2. Emily Houston & Mackenzie Harkenrider
3. Moona Guo & Gianna Muscari

2007 Top Finishers

3rd Grade

Individual 

1. Samantha Szalewicz
2. Sierra Guardiola
3. Mathew Sparks

Team

1. Hannah Bocker & Eric Alex
2. Tyler Darnell & Josh Tagliamonte
3. Laura DeBella & Elizabeth Halpin

4th Grade

Individual

1. William Welling
2. Caroline Lynch
3. Liam Walker

Team

1. Mackenzie Harkenrider & Grace Malles
2. Victoria Pasquale & Anna Waldschmidt
3. Christopher Carolei & Geoffrey Mailler

5th Grade

Individual

1. Chris DeMan
2. Jason Pelc
3. Evie Grainger

Team

1. Sarah Williams & Rachel Wohlford
2. Emily Homa & Jessica Meyen
3. Audrey Ouimet & Amanda Critelli 

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