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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Salem County Science Fair |
| | (Salem County Science Fair) |
| | Program began: 1990 - Students enrolled: 400 - Sponsored by: Dupont Co., Salem Community College |
| Contact Information: |
| | Joan Baillie, Dean Academic Affairs |
| | 460 Hollywood Avenue |
| | Carneys Point, NJ 08069-2799 |
| | Phone: (856) 351-2645 |
| | Email: baillie@salemcc.edu |
| | Web site: www.salemcc.edu |
| Program Description: |
| | Salem County's fifth through twelfth grade students participate in the Annual Salem County Science Fair, sponsored |
| | by Dupont Partners in Science. The fair allows students to apply what they have learned in school. Participants |
| | concentrate on an area of special interest, collecting and analyzing data while following the scientific method. |
| | Students also practice public speaking and presentation skills during an interview with judges. Area teachers and |
| | professionals serve as judges. Students can win savings bonds at this level; successful sixth through twelfth |
| | graders are eligible to continue on to the Delaware Valley Science Fair, where they can win college scholarships. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 6th grade |
| | School(s) Served: Strang School, Marexcel Academy, Halter Home School, Salem County Vocational |
| | Technical |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| | Depends upon individual classroom teachers |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Awareness |
| | Mentoring |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Academic Year |
| | During School Hours After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Low - Mid - High |
| | High School Students |
| | Elementary School Students |
| | Middle School Students |
| | ESL |
| | Minorities |
| | Learning Disabilities |
| | Gifted |
| | At Risk |
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20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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