Science Experiment Presentation to Class
Year 4 Students are required to deliver an oral presentation about a science experiment they have carried out at home. They will have 2-3 weeks to prepare and will present over the last two weeks of term. There are many available on the internet and many books available in the library to help your child choose an experiment or investigation suitable for a year 4 audience.
The following information will you understand the requirements of the task so you are able to guide and assist your child.
· Experiments should be typed or written up using the format provided. They can be presented on a poster or as a powerpoint.
· Experiments should be simple and the children should have a clear understanding of what they have done and why.
· Students should practice delivering their presentation in front of an audience before they deliver it to the class.
· Some experiments are more suited to being explained using photos and diagrams e.g. egg in a bottle experiment could be demonstrated but beans growing towards the light needs to be photographed and recorded, and the end result brought in to show the class.
· Children should use scientific language. Words such as hypothesis (predict), observe, procedure and fair test show a good depth of understanding.
Below outlines the criteria we will use to assess each speaker:
Neatness and accuracy of written work
Preparation/effort
Voice clarity and volume
Expression and fluency
Sequencing of information
Sufficient and comprehensive details
Sense of audience (appropriate vocabulary, eye contact)
The following information will you understand the requirements of the task so you are able to guide and assist your child.
· Experiments should be typed or written up using the format provided. They can be presented on a poster or as a powerpoint.
· Experiments should be simple and the children should have a clear understanding of what they have done and why.
· Students should practice delivering their presentation in front of an audience before they deliver it to the class.
· Some experiments are more suited to being explained using photos and diagrams e.g. egg in a bottle experiment could be demonstrated but beans growing towards the light needs to be photographed and recorded, and the end result brought in to show the class.
· Children should use scientific language. Words such as hypothesis (predict), observe, procedure and fair test show a good depth of understanding.
Below outlines the criteria we will use to assess each speaker:
Neatness and accuracy of written work
Preparation/effort
Voice clarity and volume
Expression and fluency
Sequencing of information
Sufficient and comprehensive details
Sense of audience (appropriate vocabulary, eye contact)