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Classes With
Major Research Components
AP/IB Computer
Science II: Students develop a major software program. These
have frequently been used as the basis for science fair projects
and other competitions.
IB Group IV
Science: All junior IB science students are required to
participate in a group project which combines biology,
chemistry, and physics. These are also often used as science
fair projects.
IB Theory of
Knowledge: Students are required to write a 4000 word
extended essay on a topic of their choice.
IB/AP Psychology:
Students conduct an experiment and write a research paper in an
area of psychology.
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| Southside students and
teacher with internet founder,
Dr. Lawrence Roberts
(center) at the International science fair. |
Students at Southside have many opportunities
to conduct high quality student research both as a part of classes and on an
individual basis. Southside takes a systematic approach in which teachers
not only mentor and encourage students but also help them enter contests and
publicize their results in ways which build powerful college resumes.
- REGIONAL SCIENCE
FAIR
- Science Fairs are outstanding
opportunities for students to expand their scientific horizons.
Southsiders have won many awards as shown below. Some students have made
it all the way to the International Science Fair where they have had the
rare opportunity to talk to Nobel Prize winning scientists, astronauts,
and internet founders as well as the CEOs of high tech companies such as
Intel.
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- Science Fair projects are not generally
required at Southside but are open to anyone who is interested.
Greenville
County and SC Upstate Science & Engineering Fair - 2006 SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION
PROJECT VIEWING
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For More Information: Contact International
Science and Engineering Fair or
Roper Mountain Science
Center.
Entry Forms: Forms have to be filled out
for both the regional and international science fairs. Forms will
vary depending on the project. Read the materials carefully and
submit only the required forms.
(Deadline for submission of forms
to Mr. Rogers - TBD)
To enter at Southside contact Tom
Rogers
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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE
COMPETITIONS:
- All Grades
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Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF):
"The world's largest pre-college science competition—provides an
opportunity ... [to] compete for over $3 million in awards and
scholarships". To qualify ... you must compete in the regional science
fair and be selected as a representative to ISEF.
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- Freshmen -
Juniors (must be less than 18 years old)
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Davidson Fellows:
"Davidson Fellows are extraordinary young
people who have completed a significant piece of work in mathematics,
science, technology, music, literature, and/or philosophy that has the
potential to benefit society. Individuals named as Davidson Fellows
receive a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship ..."
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- Seniors Only
- Siemens
Westinghouse: Is open only to seniors. Has over $1 million dollars in scholarships.
Deadline for entries: Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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- Intel
Talent Search: $1.25 million in scholarships and awards. Top prize
= $100,000. Deadline for entries in the 63rd Intel Science Talent Search
(2003 - 2004) is 11:59 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, November 19, 2003
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