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6th Grade Science Fair

6th Grade Science Fair. A Sample Notebook. Cover Page. Title Picture(s) Name School Science teacher Classroom teacher Date. Table of Contents. List all sections and the starting page of each section. Investigative Question. How does ______ affect ________?

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6th Grade Science Fair

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  1. 6th Grade Science Fair A Sample Notebook

  2. Cover Page • Title • Picture(s) • Name • School • Science teacher • Classroom teacher • Date

  3. Table of Contents • List all sections and the starting page of each section

  4. Investigative Question • How does ______ affect ________? • What is the affect of ____ on ____?

  5. Introduction • How did you become interested in this topic and particular question? • What related experiences have you had?

  6. Background Research • At least 1 full page summary • Double spaced • Professional font • 14 font size • 1” borders

  7. Background Research • A summary of allof the information you found about the science behind your question

  8. Background Research • Make sure that this section is in your own words and that you use quotation marks when you don’t use your own words.

  9. Hypothesis • What do you predict will happen? (Be specific.) • List information from your background research to explain your prediction. • Typically 3 “I predict… because…” sentences.

  10. Materials • List ALL materials you used and their quantities. • Organize them in a bullet point list.

  11. Procedures • These are step-by-step directions for others to do the EXACT experiment. • Be detailed. • Number the steps.

  12. Observations • Quantitative = measured • Qualitative = using the senses

  13. Observations • Note all conditions or observations that could help you understand your data later. • Anything you notice while doing your experiment can go here. • The more observations, the better

  14. Data Tables • This is all the raw data for Trial 1. • It’s best to type up a blank data table before you do your experiment to record results, and then type in the results once you’re done.

  15. Data Tables • Easy to read • Clear data • Organized • Includes all independent variables (IV) • Includes unit of measurement

  16. Data Tables • Shows multiple trials performed • At least 5 trials for each independent variable (Note: This is an older sample from 2004 when only 3 trials were required at that time)

  17. Data Tables • Compiles data • Shows data from each trial and the AVERAGE data for each liquid.

  18. Graph of Data: graph average data

  19. Graph of Data • Shows average data • Data from trials • Clearly labeled • Colorful, easy to read • Includes all independent variables (x-axis) and dependent variables (y-axis) • May be handmade, if MS Excel is unavailable

  20. Conclusion • Restates Hypothesis • Answers Investigative Question • Provides some data as evidence • Uses Background Research to support findings • Includes interesting findings and potential reasons for them

  21. Conclusion • It tells the story of your whole project. • Make it good!

  22. Future Research • What would you do next time to make your experiment better? Why? • What can you or other scientists do to expand on this research? • What sparked your interest?

  23. Applications • How will you apply what you learned to your own life? • Who would best benefit from what you found out in the “real world”?

  24. Acknowledgments • Thank everyone who helped you. • “Oscar acceptance speech” • Who helped- and how did they help

  25. Bibliography • All sources used for Background Research or to explain results in the Conclusion • Proper format (see Pink Packet pages 6-8) • ABC order • 3 total resources • (at least 1 book, 1 website, 1 your choice)

  26. Appendices • Raw data (handwritten) • Official forms, if needed • Signatures of participants, if needed • Notes and rough drafts • Anything else you want to include that doesn’t fit into the main body of the notebook.

  27. Questions…Comments? Please e-mail me: Tritia Demmitt (Ms. D) tritiademmitt@iusd.org Meadow Park ES Irvine USD

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