Science Fair Projects

Science Fair Projects  

We have explored many experiments this year in Science class, so have some fun investigating on your own!  Find a topic that interests you.  Challenge yourself but have a good time doing it.  :)

*Use the scientific method while performing your research*  

1. Exhibit --> either a display board or a Slideshow presentation  (1/2)

2. Oral Presentation to the class (1/2)

Here are some helpful websites:

1. http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com/

2. https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/

3. http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/

4. http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml

5. http://www.education.com/science-fair/

6. http://www.sciencebob.com/sciencefair/ideas.php



http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
-- Make your own graph online website!!!--

  If you need any help, please come to room 508 at lunch or after school.

Very Important Tips/Tricks/Hints

1. Have fun doing this!  Learn something.  Experiment.  Explore. 

2. What is your Independent Variable?  Dependent Variable?  Constants?
3. You must have proof that YOU did the research for your project.  Have some type of visual evidence i.e. photographs, video clip. 

*** The Exhibit ***

Your Slideshow should include the following information, following your Title/Heading Slide:

1)           Introduction

     In this slide, explain your problem or question.  Why did you choose this problem?  Where did you get the idea?  What was your purpose?

2)           Hypothesis

In this section, state your hypothesis.  Why did you make this hypothesis?  Use an if/then/because (Remember: Your hypothesis is “a best guess based upon your observations.”) 

3)           Materials and Methods

In this section, please give a list of your materials. You may simply

list your materials in a “bulleted list.”  Include PICTURES!!!
4) Procedure
Write the step by step process of what you did in the lab here.  Include PICTURES!!

4)           Results

 In this section, explain what happened in your experiment. Use charts, graphs, data tables, pictures of your results, etc.  On your graph, make sure to label the following: title, x-axis, y-axis, and units.   What is your Independent Variable?  Dependent Variable?  Constants?

5)           Conclusion

 What did you learn?  Was your hypothesis right or wrong?  What could you do next with this experiment?  Is there another experiment

that could follow this one?” 

6)      Additional Research

How is this science related?  What new information have you gained/learned?  How could this help you in real life?  Explain the overall significance of your science fair project and how your experiment relates to the world.  Where is the science in your project?  Explain your results.  

7) Bibliography

List any books, websites, magazines, journals or other sources you used for your research or experimentation.

***Proofread the entire Slideshow with a parent, sibling, friend, another teacher, or ME!!!; editing content, grammar mistakes and punctuation is important. ***

The Science Fair rubric can be found here: 

I.S. 220 Science Fair                                                                                                                               Scoring Rubric

Project Title/Number ________________________________________                                   Judge’s Initial_______

	1	3	5	score
Question Hypothesis and Variables	Question/Problem is not clear Hypothesis/Prediction is not present or doesn’t address the question at all Variable(s) are not included	Question/Problem is somewhat clear Hypothesis/Prediction  somewhat addresses the question Some variable(s) are included but are not complete or are not clearly identified	Question/Problem is specific and very clear and can be answered by doing an experiment Hypothesis/Prediction addresses the question very clearly Independent (manipulated), Dependent (responding) and Controlled variable(s) are included and are clearly identified
Experimental Procedure	Materials list is not detailed and complete and clear Experimental procedure is not clear Includes no repetitions	Materials list is somewhat detailed and complete and clear Experimental procedure is very clear Includes only 2 repetitions	Materials list is very detailed and complete and clear Experimental procedure is very clear Includes at least 3 repetitions
Data	Data is not clear Poor or No use of photos/charts/graphs to display data.	Data is somewhat clear Good use of photos/charts/graphs to display data	Data is very clear Excellent use of photos/charts/graphs to display data
Conclusions	Conclusions are not supported  by the data.	Conclusions are  not clearly  supported        by the data.	Conclusions are       clearly supported       by the data.
Display	Display is neither neat, creative, nor organized No attention to detail	Display is somewhat neat, creative and organized Minor attention to detail	Display is very neat, creative and organized Significant attention to detail
Written Document/Journals/Research Paper	Report has a cover, some research/ some data	Report has a cover, table of content, Research data, some experimental data	Report has a cover, table of content, Research data, Experimental  data, bibliography
Level of Student Involvement	Display shows a low amount or no involvement by the students in the procedure.	Display shows a medium amount of involvement by the students in the procedure.	Display shows a high amount of involvement by the students in the procedure.
Creativity	Project shows a low amount of creativity.	Project shows a medium amount of creativity.	Project shows a High amount of creativity.

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