Bighelp New Hampshire S.T.E.A.M Event 2020

Bighelp Science Fair

Do you know kids who love science and fun science activities?

Key Objective

Generate enthusiasm among students forscience fairs by giving children a chance to explore science together.

Applicability

All grades (K-12)

Description

Bighelp Science Fair is a day of hands-on science activities for students of all grades. The event will include enough experiments to represent many different facets of science.

Benefits

The benefits of Bighelp Science Fair are:

  • Children will observe that though Science Fair is hands-on and inquiry-based, yet fun and educational at the same time.
  • Interaction between children is fostered as they enjoy fun educational experiences together
  • Students gain a sense of community outside school hours.
  • Parents and students will see that science is fun.

Safety Rules

During Bighelp Science Fair, below are some of the safety rules that must be followed before conducting any science experiment.

  • A parent should always be present when entering the lab.
  • Leave all your belongings outside the lab.
  • No running in the lab, always walk to avoid accidents.
  • No shouting or messing around with anything or anyone.
  • Long hair should be tied back.
  • Safety goggles must be worn to protect your eyes.
  • Eating and drinking in the laboratory is not allowed.
  • Follow all instructions carefully.
  • Ask questions if you are uncertain about the experiment.
  • When finished with your experiment waste materials should be put in the correct containers.
  • Put away all your equipment and clean your workbench.
  • Wash your hands before and after the experiment.
  • If working with any chemicals or products always read the labels to see if they are an irritant, toxic, hazard or corrosive and if so be such to take extra care when handling them and wear protection.