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2001 Kitikmoet Regional Science Fair Judging Form

Three Categories:

1. Experiment: Investigations designed to test one or more hypotheses

2. Study: A collection and analysis of data showing evidence of a correlation, pattern or stiuation of scientific interest. Variables have been identified and controlled.

3. Innovation: Development and evaluation of models or innovative devices, using techniques or approaches from the fields of technology, engineering or computers.

Skill:

• Is the workmanship neat and carefully done?
• Is the lettering neat and spelling correct?
• Is the display and layout complete, logical and self-explanatory?
• Is the content clearly presented?

Dramatic Value:

• Is the display pleasing to view and balanced?
• Does the display capture your attention?
• Does the display make good use of colour and contrast?
• Do the display, table and backboard all complement each other?

Bilingual Elements:

• Does the display have both Innuinqtun, Inuktitut, and English?
• Are translations balnanced and understandable?

Part B: The Report

• Does the Report contain: Background, Purpose, Hypothesis (if applicable), Proeceudre, Results, Conclusions and Acknowledgements?
• Is the report well-written (free of grammar and spelling errors) and neatly typed?
• Does the report accurately summarize the project?

Part C: Scientific Thought

• Experiment
• Study
• Innovation

Evaluation Criteria

Equipment: How sophisticated, appropriate and well constructed is the apparatus?

Observations: How extensive is the data and number of trials?

Analysis: Do the conclusions correlate well with the purpose?

Discussion: Does the report include any discussion of experimental errors and possible applications?

Part D: The Interview

Presentation

• Was the student fluent, logical, poised, enthusiastic and confident?

Part E: Northern Applicability

• Does the topic relate to the North
• Is the project or approach unique?
• Were unique tools/equipment used?
• Overall impression?

Thanks to our Sponsors!

• Kitikmeot Development Organization

• First Air

• Nunavut Research Institute

• Taluq Designs

• Hamlet of Taloyoak

• Nuna Logistics

• Kitikmeot Regional Science Activities Committee