RAA ATOLL EDUCATION CENTRE (DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE)
SCIENCE FAIR 2023-24
List of items to exhibit at Science Fair
⮚ Food Craft:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
⮚ My role in the ecosystem:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Individual character presentation of the role by the student.
⮚ Chart: (Simple charts and 2D Charts)
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
⮚ Model (working and still 3R model)
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ 3R model should be made of waste materials.
❖ Maximum 10 minutes for showing the working model.
⮚ Posters:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
⮚ Science magic tricks:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
⮚ Picture a Scientist
❖ Choose a scientist and examine his/her contributions to science.
❖ Portray the scientist by the student.
⮚ Natural painting:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
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⮚ Board game:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
⮚ Waste Sculpture:
❖ Based on a particular theme or related to the syllabus.
❖ Presentation of the subject by the student.
CATEGORIES FOR EACH GRADE
LKG: Food craft (Individual)
UKG: My role in the ecosystem (Individual)
Grade 1: 2D charts. (Can use other materials to make a chart, Individual)
Grade 2: 3R model (still model using recycled materials, Individual)
Grade 3: Awareness posters (Individual)
Grade 4: Science magic tricks (Individual)
Grade 5: Still model (Individual)
Grade 6: Working model (Individual)
Grade 7: Picture a Scientist (Individual)
Grade 8: Natural painting (Pair)
Grade 9: Board Game (Pair)
Grade 11: Waste Sculpture from waste materials (whole class)
Grade 12: Waste Sculpture from waste materials (whole class)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following key aspects of the fair may be kept in mind for participation:
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Students studying from LKG to grade 12 can participate in the Science Fair except for grade 10.
Students can participate individually or in pairs based on the category
In each category, students can exhibit any one item.
Prize will be awarded to the best three items under each category from each grade.
Participants have to prepare and make items on 9th February Friday between 8:00 –10:00 AM.
Participants have to be there at 10:00 AM for judgment. Judges will judge the items in the presence of
students.
➢ The inauguration of the Science Fair starts at 4:30 PM on 9th February with the Awarding Ceremony.
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CRITERIA FOR JUDGMENT
➢ Judging Criteria for Food Craft
Criteria
Marks for each
criterion
Total marks /25
Creativity
1-15
5
5
5
1-5
3
2
1-5
15
Criteria
Marks for each
criterion
Total marks /25
Creativity
a. Imagination
b. Originality
c. Use of topic-related vocabulary
1-15
5
5
5
15
Presentation
a. Fluent and delivered the idea
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
1-5
3
2
1-5
5
Marks for each
criterion
1-10
5
5
1-0
5
5
1-5
Total marks /25
a. Imagination
b. Originality
c. Neat and clean appearance
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
5
5
➢ Judging Criteria for My Role in Ecosystem
5
➢ Judging Criteria for Charts
Criteria
Creativity
a. Imagination
b. Neat appearance
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
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10
10
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➢ Judging Criteria for 3R Models/Still Models
Criteria
Total marks /25
Creativity
a. Imagination
b. Originality
c. Portability
d. Materials used
Marks for each
criterion
1-15
5
5
2
3
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
1-5
3
2
1-5
5
Criteria
Marks for each
criterion
Total marks /25
Creativity
a. Originality
b. Layout and design
c. Graphic use
d. Title and labels
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
1-15
2
5
5
3
1-5
3
2
1-5
15
15
5
➢ Judging Criteria for Awareness Posters
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➢ Judging Criteria for Science Magic Tricks
❖ The judges should not interrupt questions only after the presentation
❖ Success of tricks
Criteria
Total marks /30
Introduction:
a. Aim was clearly stated
Marks for each
criterion
1-5
5
Method and result
a. Methods are clearly outlined
b. Results are clearly explained
1-10
5
5
10
Conclusion
a. Significance/application
1-5
5
5
Presentation
a. Aims are clear
b. Well-structured and logical
c. Students respond well to questions from judges.
1-10
3
2
5
10
5
➢ Judging Criteria for Working Models
❖ Should not give too much importance to the appearance of the model
❖ Should be innovative
Criteria
Total marks /25
Creativity
a. Imagination
b. Originality
c. Portability
d. Materials used
Marks for each
criterion
1-15
5
5
2
3
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Students respond to questions
Educational Value
1-5
3
2
1-5
5
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➢ Judging Criteria for Picture a Scientist
Criteria
Scientific Approach:
a. Clarity in choosing a Scientist
b. Knowledge of the selected Scientist
Demonstration
a. Models and Materials used (Chart, still/working
model, etc.)
Marks for each
criterion
1-10
5
5
Total marks /30
1-5
5
5
Presentation
a. Effective presentation
b. Students respond to questions
5
1-10
5
5
Application
a. Significance of the scientist’s invention in life.
1-5
5
10
10
5
➢ Judging Criteria for Natural Painting
❖ Should give importance to the colors made by using natural resources.
Criteria
Total marks /30
Identification of natural color (s)
a. Clarity in stating the ingredients used.
b. Innovative ideas to make the color palette
Originality
a. Degree of visual appeal
b. Imagination and creativity in painting
Presentation
a. Effective use of scientific vocabulary
b. Fielding of Judges’ questions
Marks for each
criterion
1-5
2
3
1-10
5
5
1-10
5
5
Conclusion
a. Social Relevance
1-5
5
5
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➢ Judging Criteria for Board Game
Criteria
Marks for each
criterion
Total marks /30
Creativity
a. Imagination
b. Originality
c. Playability
d. Materials used
15
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Appropriateness of science topic given
c. Students respond to questions
1-15
5
5
2
3
1-5
5
3
2
Educational value
1-5
5
Criteria
Marks for each
criterion
Total marks /30
Creativity
15
Presentation
a. Clear explanation
b. Appropriateness / Working
c. Students responds to questions
1-15
5
5
2
3
1-5
5
3
2
Educational value
1-5
5
10
➢ Judging Criteria for Waste Sculpture
a.
b.
c.
d.
Imagination
Originality
Portability/Usage
Waste Materials used
10
THANK YOU!
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