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Science Fair

Science Fair. 2012. The scientific method. Ask a Question Do Background Research Construct a Hypothesis Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion Communicate Your Results. Choose a Topic. Two things are very important:

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Science Fair

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  1. Science Fair 2012

  2. The scientific method • Ask a Question • Do Background Research • Construct a Hypothesis • Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment • Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion • Communicate Your Results

  3. Choose a Topic • Two things are very important: • 1) Think of a topic that interest you • 2) Think of a testable question about that topic • Remember you are becoming a scientist • Example: What is the effect of ______on_______? • This topic should be written in a question format.

  4. Choose a topic • Once you find a general topic that interests you, write down the question that you want to answer. • A scientific question usually starts with: • How • What • When • Who • Which • Why • Where

  5. Example topics • How does water purity affect surface tension? • When is the best time to plant soy beans? • Which material is the best insulator? • How does arch curvature affect load carrying strength? • How do different foundations stand up to earthquakes? • What sugars do yeast use?

  6. Form a Hypothesis • This is an educated guess • This is an answer to your science fair question • Your hypothesis should be written in an “If/then” statement • If I add different types of water to soil, then the distilled water will cause my plants to grow faster.”

  7. Logbook • You need a composition notebook • Label your logbook: name, teacher’s name, topic, and grade • Number all pages in your logbook • Always date every entry • Write in blue or black ink ONLY!!! • This should be used during all phases of your project.

  8. Logbook • Write one entry every day • Make a table of contents • Include a reflections section in your logbook • Always include any changes made to procedures in the logbook • Include any and all observations during your experiment

  9. logbook • Answer the following questions: • What did I learn today? • What happened during my experiment? • What are the procedures of my experiment? • What did I observe today with my experiment? • What research did I find today? • What sources did I use today?

  10. Backboard

  11. Backboard • Everything must be typed…..NO TAPE!!! • Limit the number of colors on board • DO NOT handwrite on board…EVERYTHING MUST BE TYPED!!! • NO GLITTER or GLITTER GLUE

  12. Website • Use the following websites for help: • www.sciencebuddies.org • www.sciencebob.org • http:\\www.societyforscience.org

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