解读：科技节之Science Fair

Why should I enter the science fair?为什么要参加科学展?

If you have even a slight interest in science, then entering the science fair is an event you will never forget. Here are just a few reasons.即使你对科学兴趣甚少，也欢迎你参加科学展，将会带给你难忘的经历。这里列举一些参加科学展的理由。

You will discover something new你会发现新的东西

You may find something new doing your own project, plus you’ll learn from other people. Did you know that many students actually do important research and discover previously unknown facts during their science fairs? Even if your project isn’t earth-shattering, you’ll almost certainly learn something you didn’t know before you started.

你在研究课题的过程中会发现新的知识，你也可以向别人学习。你知道吗？很多学生在参加科学展时做出了重要的、甚至是他们之前都没有预料到的研究和发现。即使你研究的不是什么重大课题，你也一定可以学到新的东西。

You will develop important skills你会培养重要的技能
You’ll become better at science, plus you’ll gain or practice several other skills. You may become more familiar with the library, learn to use a camera or word processing program, master a mathematical analysis, get public speaking practice, etc. Some of these skills may be intimidating to learn. When you’re working on a science fair project, it’s easy to get help, plus no one expects perfection. The benefits of the project go way beyond learning science. You’ll become more confident, more mature, more disciplined, and more skilled.你会对科学更上手，而且你也有机会训练或掌握其他技能。你会对图书馆更熟悉，学会使用相机或文字处理程序，掌握一种数学分析方法，学会公众演讲等等。有些技能学起来很困难，但是当你在制作展品时，你会得到很多帮助，而且没有人能做到完美。科学展的好处远不止于学习科学，你会变得更自信、更成熟、更严谨、更熟练。

You will receive acknowledgement and recognition你的实力将获得认可

Athletes, musicians, even good spellers have competitions that offeracknowledgement and recognition for excellence. Science fairs offer acknowledgement and recognition for students excited by math, science, and engineering.

运动员、音乐家，甚至善于拼写的人都会参加比赛，你的数学、科学及工程学上的能力可以通过科学展获得认可。

You will be better prepared for university你会为今后读大学做好准备

Aside from learning about an area of science, math, or technology, advanced projects develop skills in a number of areas that are valuable for college and beyond除了学到专业领域的知识，你还能获取其他有利于你今后学习和工作的技能

l  Planning and time-management skills计划和时间管理技巧

l  Research skills, such as the scientific method and statistics研究技能，比如科学研究方法和统计

l  Writing skills写作技巧

l  Presentation and communication skills演讲及交流技能

Perhaps foremost, participating in a large Science Fair creates a point of distinction and differentiation on university applications. This is because science fair honors rank high among the screening factors used by admissions officers at most top universities.也许最重要的是，参与这样一场大型的科学展，能够使你的个人资料在申请大学时脱颖而出。因为许多知名大学的招生官都非常看重类似的经历，这是一项重要的筛选指标。

You might win你会赢得比赛

Although winning isn’t everything, a prestigious prize awaits the best projects. It could be you！

尽管赢得比赛不是最重要的，但丰厚的奖品正在等着最佳作品呈现者，那个胜利者可能就是你！

The 2015 Jiaoke Science Fair will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.  Parents and the public are welcome to attend. Top entries will compete in the SUIS wide Science Fair on Friday, May 15th at the Gubei Campus.

2015教科科学展将于4月23日(周四) 下午1:00 至 3:30举办，欢迎家长前来参加。优胜者将于5月15日前往古北校区参加协和科学展。