Senior Science Research Projects
(SD8R)
Overview
- Grades are based on how many events you participate in. The more things you try, the better your grade will be. See grades-sd7r.pdf and grades-sd8r.pdf for more information.
- Mandatory events are highlighted in yellow.
- Notify us immediately of any change in your contact info.
- College credit is available for this class. Everyone still working in a lab should apply. See Mr. Rosenfeld for details. There will be a "small" fee to cover the cost of SUNY tuition.
Faculty
| name |
|
office |
|
em |
ail |
(718) 724–8500 |
| Mr. Elert |
|
A214 |
|
elert@ |
midwoodscience.org |
ext. 2141 |
| Mr. McDonnell |
|
A300 |
|
mmcdonn2@ |
schools.nyc.gov |
ext. 3003 |
| Mr. Rosenfeld |
|
A200 |
|
trosenf@ |
schools.nyc.gov |
ext. 2003 |
| Ms. Sullivan |
|
A214 |
|
jsulliv11@ |
schools.nyc.gov |
ext. 2141 |
Spring Semester (SD8R)
Spring Meetings for Seniors
There are no formal meetings this semester, but you still need to keep your supervising teacher up to date on your progress. It is recommended that you contact your supervising teacher …
- In February before the NYCSEF preliminary round.
- In March, before the NYCSEF finals round or the NYC Metro JSHS.
- In April before the Brooklyn College Science Fair, National JSHS, or ISEF.
- In May before the Midwood Science Fair.
- Before, during, and after you enter a competition for retroactive extra credit.
Fri., December 18, 2009 (research paper) — Sunday, March 7, 2010 (posterboard)
Students in this class must participate in this competition. Seniors submit a research paper and compete in the poster competition. Juniors observe the poster competition and interview 5 participants. NYCSEF is sponsored by the New York City Department of Education and the City University of New York.
- Seniors
- Register online after Thanksgiving break.
- Begin filling out the application forms as soon as possible. We recommend that you use the Quick Guide tool to help you identify which forms you will need to submit with your application.
- Make the necessary copies of your application and research paper including one copy for our records. Use one of the high volume photocopiers with a document feeder in room A200, A300, or A317. If you are including color graphs, illustrations, or photographs you will have to make the necessary copies yourself.
- Materials will be collected for shipping on Friday, December 18, 2009. Completed applications and research papers must be received by 5:00 PM at the College Now offices in Manhattan (101 West 31st Street, 14th Floor). This is NOT a postmark deadline.
- This year's Preliminary Round for all students will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at The City College of New York in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan.
- The top 25 percent of student researchers from each subject category will be invited to participate in the Finals Round Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at The American Museum of Natural History.
- Twenty students will be selected to represent New York City at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in San Jose, California from May 9–14, 2010.
- Juniors & Sophomores
- The New York City Science and Engineering Fair will be held 7 March 2010 at City College in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. Juniors and Sophomores will attend from 2:00–4:00 PM during the public viewing period. Attendance will be taken near the end of the fair. Look for a Midwood science teacher or the officially designated student monitor.
- Find several projects while the public viewing period is underway. Pick projects that you like or are interested in. Read some of the board on your own. Record the project title.
Interview the student(s) responsible.
- Juniors find 5 projects
- Sophomores find 3 projects
- Answer the following 4 questions.
- What events or objects were studied?
- What data about these events or objects were collected?
- What conclusion did the student make?
- Why is this research important?
Do not say, "My teacher made me come here. What's the answer to number 4?" or anything similar.
- Every student in this class is expected to interview a unique set of participants. There will be between 500 and 1000 projects at this event, so there is no reason why there should be any overlap. If you go with a friend, the two of you must analyze different projects.
- Type up the responses to your interview questions and bring them with you to the JSHS Practice the next day (Monday, 8 March 2010). Be prepared to answer any additional questions your supervising teacher may have at your next March meeting.
Friday, January 15 (research paper) — Sunday, March 14 (PowerPoint)
The New York JSHS is sponsored by York College in Jamaica, Queens. The competition has two parts: a research paper and a PowerPoint presentation. Selected seniors may enter this competition for extra credit. All juniors will be in the audience when the seniors practice their presentations in Midwood the week before the competition.
- Seniors
- We are allowed to send six entries to this competition. All entries must be approved by the research teaching staff.
- If you are selected, register and submit your research paper electronically on or before January 15.
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the symposium. Presenters will rehearse in front of the Juniors in March.
- The Symposium will be held at York College.
- The top students at the NYC JSHS move on to compete in the national JSHS April 28 - May 2 in Bethesda, Maryland.
- The top students in the national JSHS move on to compete in the London International Youth Science Forum (LISYF) in August.
- Juniors
- Serve as an audience for the seniors who will be entering the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in March.
- Clap politely when they are finished and ask good questions.
- This is a two day activity (Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9). Students who are currently working with a mentor must attend one of the two days. Students who are not currently working with a mentor must attend both days.
Brooklyn College Science Fair
- This competition is required of all students working at a lab in Brooklyn College. It is not mandatory for this class and as such it will count as an "extra credit" event for anyone who enters. Juniors who are not working at Brooklyn College may attend as observers and receive "partial extra credit".
- Read the instructions.
- Email your entry form and abstract by Friday 30 April 2010.
- The posterboard presentation will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM on Friday 14 May 2010 in SUBO (Student Union Building Organization), which is two blocks away on Campus Road.
Midwood High School Science Fair
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 3:00–5:00 PM
- Sophomores
- Bring something to eat or drink.
- Participate as contestants.
- Juniors and Seniors
- Bring something to eat or drink.
- Help set up.
- Participate as judges.
- Help clean up.
Extra Credit
Public Lecture
Attend a scientific lecture
- Clear the lecture with your supervising teacher.
- Attend, listen, and take notes.
- Retain your admission ticket (or other proof of attendance)
- Complete this assignment while the lecture is still fresh in your mind. (Print the page before you go.)
- Bring the completed assignment to your supervising teacher with proof of attendance to your next one-on-one meeting. (Be prepared to answer additional questions.)
Competitions and Events
Participate in competitions or attend special events.
- Tell your supervising teacher what you intend to do officially.
- Provide evidence of progress or participation for partial credit.
- Manage your time effectively. Anticipate Deadlines. (Items written in strikethrough are past deadline or possibly discontinued.)
- Provide evidence of completion for full credit.
Last Updated 8 February 2010. New items will be added as they come across my desk. Contact me if you find anything you think I should check out.
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