Vol. 12          No. 1       Updated: Jan. 10, 2012    San Antonio, TX.    Copyright (c) 2011    Patricia  Valdez.            All Rights Reserved. FROM THE EDITOR:   Happy New Year! May this coming year be a great year of creative learning experience for you and your family.   Join the Mailing HCentralSA.org List Receive this bi-monthly newsletter in your email! Enter your name and email address below: Name: Email: Subscribe  Unsubscribe  Learn to ride horses!http://www.pleasantgroveeq.com/

Dear Homeschoolers,  I am very excited to announce that we will be having a Science Fair for homeschoolers in San Antonio!  The exact date and location have not yet been finalized but it is tentatively scheduled for April 2012. This is a wonderful opportunity for homeschool students to learn about the scientific method through a demonstration or experiment of their own choosing and interest. The challenge of completing a project for exhibition and the element of competition can be a rewarding adventure. I know that it seems like a long time from now but I did want to give everyone a heads up as science fair projects take advance notice to prepare. I hope to send out a document describing the project categories soon. A list of guidelines and rules is attached Kids grades Pre-K thru 12 will be allowed to participate. Rules will vary by grade level and category.  I believe this will be a lot of fun. My husband’s non-profit “SREIT” will be helping to handle this event offering certificates for all participants, ribbons, and perhaps cash prizes! The more that participate the better this event will be. The fee to participate is $5 per child. Please let me know if your child will be interested in participating. Please include their name, age, and grade level. You do not have to know what project you will be doing yet. This is only for headcount purposes. Sign ups will close February 29.  Feel free to contact me with questions and/or to register.  More info to come. Cordially, Crystal Sperber Crystal.sperber@gmail.com Each student will enter either an experiment or demonstration.  Experiment: is a project in which the scientific method is followed. ( (Example: growing pea plants in different soil types)  Demonstration: is a project in which a student will demonstrate a known scientific phenomenon, property, or model.  (Example: erupting volcano) General Rules: 1. No student may have more than one entry.  2. Display boards may not exceed….. 3. Any live animals must be properly contained.  4. No fire or explosives.  5. Chemicals must be pre-approved and used exclusively for the experiment/demonstration.  Rules Specific to grade level category:  Aside from following the General Rules (stated above) each student must also comply to rules specific to the grade level in which they have chosen to compete.  Pre-K thru 3rd :  1. Must be able to orally answer any questions the science fair judge may ask. 2. Must be able to orally explain what their project is about.  3. Must be able to orally explain what they PERSONALLY did in the project.  4. Must be able to explain the results of their project.  4th thru 6th : 1. Must be able to orally answer any questions the science fair judge may ask.  2. Include in their presentation a handwritten, legible, project notebook. This is basically a journal of what they did.  7th thru 9th : 1. Must be able to orally answer any questions the science fair judge may ask.  2. Include in their presentation a handwritten, legible, project notebook. This is basically a journal of what they did.  3. 2- page, double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, 1” margin, Synopsis  10th thru 12th : 1. Must be able to orally answer any questions the science fair judge may ask.  2. Include in their presentation a handwritten, legible, project notebook. This is basically a journal of what they did.  3. 5- page, double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, 1” margin, Paper. The paper should include: an introduction, a brief history of the type of science project the student chose which should include mentioning a notable scientist, an explanation of your project, and indications for future work or research in this area based on your findings, lastly a conclusion. At least 5 references should be cited and listed in the works cited page.  Crystal Sperber Crystal.sperber@gmail.com  Thank Our Sponsors! 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