4-H West Central District Science and Engineering Fair

The 4-H West Central District Science and Engineering Fair (November 6th, 2010) is a district wide pinnacle event for 9 to 19 year old youth that have shown an interested in science and engineering. The Fair encourages students to investigate their own questions and interests through scientific inquiry and research. The student becomes the scientist and when completed, their project combines reading, writing, mathematics, critical thinking, and scientific methodology. Participation in scientific research assists students in understanding how scientists and engineers work and encourages them to consider a career in these fields. Workshops for interested groups are available from the fair coordinating committee to assist educators in implementing scientific research into their programs.

Students involved in science fair projects learn the nature of science and skills to help meet the challenges of the future. By participating in the fair, students learn how to isolate, attack and solve important problems, all within the framework of organized, logical thought and study. Participants have an opportunity to progress on to other regional, state, and international fair opportunities.

Our program is aligned with and supports the North Carolina State Standard Course of Study in Science. The NC Standard Course of Study in Science for grades K-12 states that “Learning science is something students do, not something that is done to them.” All grades have the same strands for content teaching of the goals and objectives that include the “Nature of Science” and “Science as Inquiry”. Students taking Honors courses are expected to “complete more independent and in-depth scientific investigations”. Students should be “involved in exploratory, experimental, and open-ended learning experiences.”

To learn more contact the Gaston County 4-H Office at 704-922-2110 or click on the link below.

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