Science Investigation Awards
What is it?
The Science Investigation Award is an investigation-based regional science competition. Each entry (individual or team) has to pose a question as an hypothesis and then plan and complete a scientific investigation to help answer that question. The project then has to be written up as a scientific report and also displayed as a poster. The report and poster are judged by industry scientists at the Science Investigation Awards and prizes are awarded at a presentation ceremony on 16th September at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus.
Who can enter?
The Science Investigation Awards are open to Students in Year 6 and Year 10.
Why enter?
The Science Investigation Awards are a great way to do some real-life science, on your own or in a team.
You’ll gain valuable skills, solve problems, work with other students, meet new people, learn a lot and maybe even win some cash prizes! Prizes for Awards range from $50 to $500.
How do I enter?
Students enter the Science Investigation Awards by completing the registration form. Only registered projects are eligible for display and prizes. Registrations close Friday 5th August 2011.
Investigation
Students complete their investigation in their own or school time between February 2011 and August 2011. Teachers are encouraged to provide support and direction and students can also enlist other people as scientific mentors.
Report and Display
A final written report and poster display is completed before Presentation Day. Pre-cut 900mm by 700mm plastic corflute display boards with header are available by contacting Science Investigation Officer, Emma Wordsworth on phone (02) 69381832, 0408 700 639 or by email ewordsworth@csu.edu.au
Judging
Displays and reports are judged at the Presentation Day (16th September) held at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus by judges from industry and the community. Students must be present to interact with judges to be eligible for prizes.
Presentation of Prizes
Prizes and awards are presented at the Presentation Day. All students receive a certificate of participation and cheques and winning certificates are delivered to schools for presentation at Assembly.