Are you ready to learn how to do your
Middle School Science Fair Projects Presentation?
How to do a Middle School Science Fair Projects Presentation
before your classmates or at the science fair.
Elementary and High School students will
also benefit from these tips.
As your super-science-fair-projects sidekick, Detective ThinkMore, I personally extend my congratulations
to you for doing such an extraordinary job! You have truly lived the saying, " Being
in action creates my success."
You have reeeally learned a lot. Believe it or not, it is all in
your memory. Did you know that your brain is the most sophisticated
computer and digital camera that exists on the planet? Therefore, it is
not necessary for you to memorize your presentation. You lived it with
every step that you took.
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ideas:
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Experiments include a car that uses solar power and a fuel cell to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen
by electrolysis.
Discover the effects of direct and indirect radiation; electrolysis and its effect on water;
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within this resource. For both middle and high school students.
CLUE No. 7
Rehearse Your
Presentation
To
unravel this clue will take up to 2 hours - 15 minute increments.
Line
"C" on your timeline.
Science Experiments, Science Kits, Science Fair Supplies
Here are my special
 Clues to help put you at ease:
- Set the Stage for your Elementary, High School or Middle School Science Fair
Projects Presentation.
It is natural to feel a little nervous when giving a
presentation. How do you overcome that feeling? Well, the famous
entertainer and singer, Bruce Springstein - The Boss -
calls the feelings in his stomach and throat, sweaty hands - EXCITED.
Yes, change your words and you will change your experience!
Did you know that Anthony Robbins, the motivational guru, jumps up and down, claps his hands and says a mantra
before going on stage? What are you going to do?
Yell, get excited about doing your presentation - of course! That's easy. Jump up and down!
Shout hurray! When you
are excited, the audience is excited and has fun.
- Gestures.
Be natural and relaxed.
Have in your mind that the outcome of this experience
is FUN!!! What you are really having is a conversation with a whole bunch of friends.
We naturally use gestures (movement with our hands) when we have a normal
conversation without thinking about it.
Using natural gestures won't distract from a presentation; however, be aware
of. . .
1. Keeping your hands out of your pockets -
2. Or handcuffed behind your back -
3. Or keeping your arms crossed in front of you stomach or chest -
4. Or in keeping your hands on your hips -
5. Or putting your hands anywhere on your face.
- Eye Contact
The rule of thumb for eye contact is 1 -3 seconds per person. Try to
focus on one person at a time. After all, these are your friends, your
classmates! Don't just
look at them, see them.
- Using Your Voice
Pretend that you are talking to someone
in the back of
the room. Easy!
- The Elementary, High School or Middle School Science Fair
Projects Presentation
Have you ever heard the saying:
Tell them what you're going to tell them...
Tell them...
Then tell them what you told them!
So...how do you do that?
- Give an introductory remark. "Before we begin I'd like to tell you that I'm excited to tell you about
my science project." Or...
"Before we begin I want to warn you, you're really going
to have fun learning about my science fair project because it is so extraordinary." This is called a "preframe". It sets the audience's mood.
Be sure to smile / laugh slightly ... to set the stage.
- Tell them what you're going to tell them...
Develop a clear preview sentence of your main points. "I would like to tell you about
how I started this project, what testing procedure I used, and the results of the experiment."
- Tell them...
Talk through each point from your preview sentence.
On small note cards put one key word to remind you of the main points your want to cover
during your presentation.
Number the cards...1, 2, 3, ... in case they get dropped! During your presentation
keep them in your hand or on a table / desk.
- Tell them what you told them...
Review the main points. "I've tried in these past few minutes to give you an overview of
how this project started, what testing procedure was used, and the results of the experiment.
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Conclude your presentation with a strong, positive statement. "I learned....(only one sentence).
I would be happy to take any questions at this time.
- How to Answer Questions after your
Elementary, High School or Middle School Science Fair
Projects Presentation
- Prepare for questions. Anticipate what questions your audience may have by thinking
of questions that you may ask a presenter.
- Repeat the question after someone asks his or her question.
- Maintain your style. Answer your friend's question as if you were having a private conversation.
- Involve the whole audience in your answer. Look at everyone when you answer the question.
- Use your Display Board for Middle School, High School and
Elementary Science Fair Projects as a visual aid.
Ask you teacher a few days before the presentation if s/he has a pointer you can use.
Remember to stand on the side of the board so you do not block your audience's view.
Take your time to rehearse, not memorize, your Elementary, High School or Middle School Science Fair
Projects presentation in front
of a mirror, your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, the dog.
Ask your "practice audience" to tell you what they especially liked and one
thing that could improve your presentation. In this way your
presentation will become a natural part of you - like having a
conversation with your best friend about a topic that is very familiar
to you.
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