Kenton County School District
Academic Exposition
In moving away from tri-fold board projects to real world, hands-on projects; KCSD presents an
opportunity for students to showcase projects, performances, experiments and abilities based on their
unique talents and interests in all subject areas. The Academic Exposition connects students, parents,
business partners and other stakeholders in a multidisciplinary celebration of the academic interests and
talents of KCSD students.
Academic Expositions will connect our schools and the community while generating interest and
excitement in the various academic areas. During the Academic Exposition, students will display their
projects and then have an opportunity for additional experiences.
What an Exposition Project Might Look Like:
An Academic Exposition project is an investigation that incorporates more than just science.
Science
 Science investigation taken
beyond what is done in class
 New experiments to explain why
a phenomena occurs
(cause/effect)
 Create model to describe
patterns or systems
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Arts
Dance performance
Drama performance
Art work display and demo
Musical composition
Creation of instrument
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Technology
Engineering
Create an app or website
Robotics
Coding
Demonstration of new
gadget/technology
 Projects in Scratch
Mathematics
 Evidence how something
works mathematically
 Demonstration of a proof
 Creation of math
games/puzzles
Language Arts
Published short story or essay
Speech
Poetry reading
Expand on a book project
Creation of book blog
Use of app to retell story, create book review, etc.
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 Solving a real world problem
 Expanding on a STEAM
Challenge (redesigning, creating
another model, etc.)
 Constructing devices/prototypes
Social Studies
 Debate, Campaign Speech
 Reenactment
 Impersonation of famous person
(wax museum style)
 Create road maps of major wars
 Creation of a game
Foreign Language/World Cultures
Speech
Recite literary piece
Song
Dance
*Other ideas with approval*
The project may be presented in a variety of ways (but is not limited to):
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Demonstration
Video
Slideshow
Hands-on-activity
Performance
*Students are being asked to think outside of the box; therefore, presentations cannot include a tri-fold.*
Students must complete the Academic Expo Log. The majority of the work will be done at home,
although students have the option to expand on projects started at school.
Who will be submitting projects?
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All students in grades 4-5 with the opportunity for 3rd grade students to submit
Each school will send 10-12 projects to KCSD Academic Exposition
Individual projects or group projects (no more than 2 students in a group)
What Is The Timeline for Action?
March
10th and
13th
Summit View Academic Expo
March 10, 2017 – Homerooms A, B, and ½ C present while Homerooms ½ C, D, and
E are audience.
March 13, 2017 – Homerooms ½ C, D, and E present while Homerooms A, B, and ½
C are audience. 3rd grade students wishing to submit will present today.
March 13, 2017 – Parent event in the evening.
March
28th
**Selections will be made for District Academic Expo and students will be notified by
March 15th**
Kenton County District Academic Expo at SVA
March 28, 2017 (snow make-up days) March 29/30, 2017