Science Department - Science Fair 2009

VCSHS SCIENCE FAIR

The Science Department announces the holding of the VCSHS Science Fair 2009 under the sponsorship of the Parents, Teachers Association (PTA) and the Office of the School Principal.

The VCSHS Science Fair is an annual and School-Based competition that aims to promote science and technology consciousness among the students, through the exhibition of science investigative or research projects. Ultimately, it seeks to identify the best and the most creative among the science-inclined and technology-conscious students of Valenzuela City Science High School.

The VCSHS Science Investigative Project competition will be conducted among the VCSHS high school students. Entries shall be categorized into team projects to promote the values of teamwork. The competition is categorized into two divisions; Science Fair 1 – Life Science Projects (1^st & 2^nd year levels) and Science Fair 2 – Physical Science Projects (3^rd & 4^th year levels). The VCSHS Science Fair is implemented in accordance with the international guidelines.

OBJECTIVES

GENERAL:

· To provide an effective medium in the development of science and technology consciousness among the students of ValSci and promote public understanding and appreciation of scientific breakthroughs

· To improve the quality of science and technology education in the community and country as well

SPECIFIC:

· To encourage research and development among VCSHS students

· To undertake scientific activities that will develop the students creativity, analytical mind and integrity

· To disseminate and apply learned science and technology concepts and principles

· To identify and give recognition to outstanding students-researchers

· To provide a venue for intellectual and social interaction among participants and Science & Technology experts

· To create an atmosphere of competitiveness and excellence in undertaking scientific activities and toward achieving breakthroughs in research