Science Fair Guide

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Science Fair Guide

• By Shelby Udy

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Where to Begin?

• Think of something you are interested in
• Health Science
• Earth Science
• Math
• Physics
• Botany (plants)
• Zoology (animals)

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Ask Questions
Who ? What? When? Why?
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Get Help

• Teachers
• Internet
• Books
• Parents

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Research Your Topic

• Learn everything you can about it
• Books
• Internet
• Science Links

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Make a Plan The Scientific Method

• Your plan should include the following
• The Purpose
• Hypothesis
• A Detailed Procedure
• Materials
• Observations/Data
• Analysis

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What Is Your Purpose?

• What is your goal?
• What idea are you trying to test?
• What is the scientific question your are trying
  to answer?

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State Your Hypothesis

• Explain how you think your project can
  demonstrate your purpose?
• Make a prediction regarding the outcome of your
  experiment?
• State the results you are predicting in
  measurable terms.

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Give a Detailed Procedure

• Give a detailed explanation of how you will
  conduct the experiment to test your hypothesis.
• Be clear about the variables.
• Be very specific about how you will measure
  results.

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Materials

• List all the materials and equipment that were
  used

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Observations/Data

• Keep a detailed journal of observations, data and
  results- written notes about what you are
  hearing, seeing or touching.
• If appropriate, photograph your project results
  or phases of the project.

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Analyze Your Results

• List the main points you have learned.
• Why did the results occur?
• What did your experiment prove?
• Was your hypothesis correct?
• What is the value of your project?

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Write Your Report

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Experiment
• Title Page

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Write Your Report

• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

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Make Your Display

• Should be neat and well organized.
• Include all your information.
• Photos and drawings.

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Rehearse Presentation

• This helps you be prepared.
• It helps you know what you are going to say.
• You will be calmer and more composed on Science
  Fair Day.

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Project Hints

• Choose a topic that interests you.
• Do your own work.
• Give yourself plenty of time.
• Your Project doesnt have to be complex.

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Do Your Best And Have Fun!