| Science Fair Booklet |
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| Written by Deb Dommel | |
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Page 14 of 14 #1 Science Fair ProposalINTRODUCTIONShould include one or two paragraphs describing why you selected this topic/experiment QUESTION Be specific. Your experiment should be able to answer this question. Use the format suggested in the Step 1, number 3. (Maybe you could link to that section - or not I don't know what is best.) HYPOTHESIS What do you think will be the answer to your question. What do you think will be the results of your experiment. The hypothesis has two parts:
A list of all things needed to complete the experiment. Use a bullet list. PROCEDURES Numbered steps to be followed to complete the experiment. Should be specific enough so that someone else could repeat exactly what you do. BIBLIOGRAPHY See sample entries listed below #3. #2 Scientific PaperTitle pageInclude title of experiment, name of event and date Introduction One or two paragraphs describing why you selected this topic/experiment Question Hypothesis Background A one to two page report that provides information about your science fair topic Materials/Supplies Written in paragraph form Procedures Written in paragraph form - NO PRONOUNS. Analysis/Data/Graphs In addition to graphs and charts one or two paragraphs describing what happened and what it means The paragraph should refer to the charts and graphs as well as state what they show in averages, medians, modes, etc. Conclusions What do your results mean, was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Plans for Future Research Bibliography On a separate sheet of paper, see below #3 BibliographyCanton, Bruce. The Army of the Potomac: Glory Road. Garden City: Doubleday, 1952. (Book author. Title. City of publication: Publisher, copyright.) Graham, D. K. "Battle of Gettysburg." Hobbies, Sept. 1974: 157-158 (Author of article. "Title." Magazine Title, date of publication: page numbers) Scifair.org. National Science Teachers Association. 14 Sept. 1995 <http://www.scifair.org/ (Title of home page. Sponsor of site. Date of access web address) "Wars." Encyclopedia Britannica. 1988 ed. ("Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. Copyright.) Williams, T. Harry. "Civil War." World Book Encyclopedia. 1976 ed. Author of article. "Title of article." Title of Encyclopedia. Copyright.) Note: If entry goes to a second line - indent the line standard indent space. Single space within entry. Double space between entries. #4 Science Fair Display BoardDisplay Board Size 48" x 36." No Top Title PanelTitle Catchy, Specific, Largest type or letters Question (Problem) Hypothesis Materials & Procedures List of all materials used, Directions for any equipment made, Step by step procedures in numbered form Graphs/Tables Display data gathered in appropriate graphs and tables that are labeled appropriately Analyzed Results Summary paragraph explaining results Conclusions Paragraph stating what results mean. Was the hypothesis correct? Bible Verse Verse that relates to the project, either directly or in principle Include a 1 or 2 sentence explanation of how the verse relates to the project. Acknowledgements Document any written source that was instrumental to the project Acknowledge any person who gave help in completing the project Additional Display Items Logbook Journal that was kept while working on the experiment At the end include: List of Variables that could not be controlled in the experiment List of Mistakes done during the experiment with an explanation as to why the variable could not be controlled List of Things that could be done differently if the research project were to be continued or redone Scientific Paper Placed on display table Abstract Placed on display table Photographs Can be placed on display board, in log book or on table, wherever is most appropriate General Notes for your display:
#5 AbstractA brief summary of the entire project that gives an overview of the project without reading the complete research paper or examining your visual aid in detailMaximum 250 words Purpose of the experiment (question) Why did you choose this topic? What did you hope to accomplish? Hypothesis Procedure Summary paragraph of procedures used Analyzed Data Summary of all data in paragraph form Conclusions Summary of what data means, was the hypothesis correct May include: Brief summary of background information Possible research applications Should not include: Acknowledgements Work done by mentor #6 Oral PresentationIntroductionHow you got interested in the topic, background information on topic, independent and dependent variables Question Hypothesis Give your hypothesis and background information to support it Procedure What you did, when and how Results Explain tables and recorded observations, explain what they mean and why you got the results you did Conclusions Brief concise statement of conclusions, how you arrived at it and evidence to support it Be prepared to discuss:
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