Grade 3 Science Fair The Ian Baillie Science Fair will be taking place Monday, March 17, 2014.  All Grade 3 Students are required to do projects.  In grade 3 we are not as concerned with the polish of the final product as much as we are concerned with introducing the scientific process to all the students. Students are allowed to work in groups of two, or by themselves.  Students will be given opportunity to work on their projects this week in class, but will be required to do the experiment at home.  One week seems like a very short time to do an entire science fair project, that is why I am asking students to choose from one of the following options:             Projects Choices 1)    Which boils faster, measured amount of tap water or measured amount salt water (tap water with salt)? 2)    Does a measured amount of water boil faster in a tall narrow pot, or a wide short pot? More Involved Choices (You can click on the links on my teacher page) 3)    Color Changing Carnations - Plant Growth and Changes http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/colorful-carnations   4)    Floating Static Bands - Invisible Forces http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/floating-static-bands Parent Approved Choice 5)    For some families science fair is a great bonding and family project to learn and create together!  If there is a project you have already planned to start then please do!  Please keep in mind the time constraints!  Please keep in mind no open flame or devices which require an electrical outlet will be allowed for safety reasons.  I have included the teacher rubric (although more technical) that the students will be marked with.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.  Thank you for your support,   Mike McCallum