A Lower and Upper Primary team item in which children observe their environment, keep a diary and present their findings, scored out of 100 at Kerala Sasthrolsavam.
Environmental Observation Presentation asks children to look closely at one part of their surroundings over time and report what they find. A school pond, a tree through the seasons, ants on a wall or a patch of waste ground all make good subjects.
In the Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Science Fair it is a team item at Lower Primary (classes 1-4) and Upper Primary (classes 5-7), open to girls and boys.
The observation report or diary carries 30 marks, equal to the scientific approach. Judges also look at the student’s initiative, the presentation and an interview where the team answers questions.
It builds the habit of patient observation that later supports research projects.
Where Environmental Observation Presentation is run
Environmental Observation Presentation is part of the official Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Science Fair at Lower and Upper Primary levels and is installed on eTalenter through the Science Fair template. Observation diaries are common in primary science; this page describes only the Kerala fair.
- Kerala, India
Key facts
- Team item, girls and boys together.
- Offered at Lower Primary and Upper Primary.
- Scientific approach 30, initiative 20, observation report/diary 30, presentation 10, interview 10.
- The diary should cover observations over time.
- An interview with judges is part of the marks.
- Children, not adults, should do the observing.
On eTalenter, Environmental Observation Presentation is filed under Special and typically scored with Marks. It appears in 1 ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Environmental Observation Presentation is most often entered as an Team competition, typically scored out of 100.
What judges look at in Environmental Observation Presentation
What a Environmental Observation Presentation panel is actually weighing up, and where the marks are usually won or lost:
- Scientific approach and principle (30): a clear question and sensible method.
- Initiative of the student (20): signs that the children chose and ran the study.
- Observation report or diary (30): regular dated entries, drawings and measurements.
- Presentation (10): a clear display of findings.
- Interview (10): confident answers to the judges.
Treat these as the judging focus, not a fixed rubric: publish your own weighted criteria for Environmental Observation Presentation under Scoring Setup, or start from the judging and scoring software guide.
How to prepare for Environmental Observation Presentation
How entrants and their teachers usually get Environmental Observation Presentation right on the day:
- Choose a subject you can visit often.
- Start a dated diary on day one with drawings and notes.
- Take simple measurements such as height, count or temperature.
- Note the weather and time of each observation.
- Prepare a poster or charts that summarise what changed.
- Practise being interviewed by a teacher.
- Include a short conclusion about what the environment needs.
- Idea to try: one tree through a month: leaves, birds and insects
- Idea to try: birds visiting a water bowl at different times
- Idea to try: plastic waste found along the school boundary over two weeks
Ready-made event templates that include Environmental Observation Presentation
Open any template to preview it in eTalenter and install it as a live, editable event.
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala School Sasthrolsavam – Science Fair | Special | Marks | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Environmental Observation Presentation judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Team entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
How long should the observation run?
Long enough for real change to show; weeks usually give more to report than a single day.
Is a diary required?
The diary or report carries 30 marks.
Is it open to High School?
No, only the two primary levels.
What is the interview?
Questions from the judges to the team about the work.
Want the full judging picture? Read the judging and scoring software guide, or browse every special competition item.
Try Environmental Observation Presentation in eTalenter
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