Science Fair Project

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Science Fair Project

• Type your project title
• Your name
• Your teachers name
• Your school

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Statement of the Problem

• Type your question.This is the question that
  your experiment answers.
• It should be worded to show how you plan to test
  to find the answer.

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Project Overview

• Type a brief overview or summary of
• your project.

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Research

• Describe1. previous experimentation2. unusual
  types of equipment needed and how it works3.
  definitions of technical terms necessary in this
  field of research
• Summarize your research in three to five bullet
  points.
• 1st bullet point
• 2nd bullet point
• 3rd bullet point
• 4th bullet point
• 5th bullet point

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Variables

• Controlled variables These are the things that
  are kept the same throughout your experiments.
• Independent variable The one variable that you
  purposely change and test.
• Dependent variable The measure of change
  observed because of the independent variable. It
  is important to decide how you are going to
  measure the change.

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Hypothesis

• Based on the research you have done, you will be
  writing an answer or a possible solution your
  best educated guess to your question.
• It should be stated as fact.
• NEVER start your hypothesis with the words I
  think
• Make sure you write down your hypothesis before
  you begin your experiment.

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Materials

• Type a detailed list of the items you needed to
  complete your experiments.
• Be specific about the amounts used.

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Procedure

• List all of the steps used in completing your
  experiment.
• Remember to number your steps.
• The first step is NOT Gather materials since
  that is what your materials list indicates.
• Add photos of your experiments. These can be
  taken during testing or be pictures of the
  equipment set-up before and after experimentation.

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Data/Observations

• It is easier to understand the data if it is put
  into a table first. Make sure all data is clearly
  labeled.
• Independent variable is listed in the left
  column, dependent variable in columns to the
  right
• Quantitative data should include units of
  measure.Significant figures should indicate how
  precisely you can measure. e.g. 13.0 cm vs. 13 cm
• Qualitative data should be described clearly and
  factually.Some qualitative data can be given
  rankings to aid in recording data. e.g. shades
  of green ranked from darkest (5) to palest (1)

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Analysis

• Then create a graph in Microsoft Excel and import
  it here.If you have a large quantity of data,
  only the summary graphs need to be placed on the
  backboard. Other graphs can be placed in a folder
  in front of your project.
• Make sure all data is clearly labeledTitle
  Describe the independent dependent variable
  analyzedLabels for X axis and Y axis with units
  includedNumber scales appropriate to show
  trends in the dataLegend describes the
  characteristic being measure, NOT Group 1,
  Group 2
• Descriptive analysis includes possible sources of
  error. This is an explanation of variables that
  could not be controlled, or unexpected
  circumstances. This is NOT an excuse for bad lab
  technique.

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Conclusion

• Type a brief summary of what you discovered based
  on the results of your experiments. You need to
  indicate whether or not the data supports the
  hypothesis and explain why or why not.

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Application/Extensions

• Application
• Explain how the knowledge you gained during your
  experiment could be useful in the real world.
• Describe how the techniques or skills used or
  developed during your investigation could be
  useful in other situations.
• Extensions
• Explain possible extensions that could be
  investigated in the futuremodifying a
  variableadditional testing

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Works Cited

• Be sure to include print and electronic
• sources and put them in alphabetical order using
  MLA Format.
• Use the CCISD Write It, Cite It guidelines found
  athttp//www.ccisd.net/teaching/library/write.ht
  ml

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Project Proposal Forms
Check your information packet for submission
deadlines for the school science fair.
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Project Proposal Forms
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Project Proposal Forms
Check your information packet for submission
deadlines for the school science fair.
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Project Proposal Forms
Check your information packet for submission
deadlines for the school science fair.
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Project Proposal Forms
Check your information packet for submission
deadlines for the school science fair.
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Project Proposal Forms
Check your information packet for submission
deadlines for the school science fair.
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Additional Help

• Use the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
  information found athttp//hunstem.uhd.edu/SEFH/
  
• Be sure to ask your teacher if you have any
  questions.