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How to do…. A Science Fair Project. IDEAS????. Let the student come up with something that interests them!!! Search for science fair projects on the internet or in the library. Be creative!!!! Begin looking now and recording ideas in the log book. . Types of Projects. Observations Model

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  1. How to do… A Science Fair Project

  2. IDEAS???? • Let the student come up with something that interests them!!! • Search for science fair projects on the internet or in the library. • Be creative!!!! • Begin looking now and recording ideas in the log book.

  3. Types of Projects • Observations • Model • Experiment • Invention • Collection

  4. Where to start…Log Book • Include a DATED log book. It is required of all projects. • Spelling and grammar are not graded. • For younger students….you may help by writing. Please allow them to do most and they must disclose who helped them. (Try writing what they say and then have them copy what you wrote.)

  5. Parts of a Project • Log Book • Background Information • Problem/Variables • Hypothesis • Procedure • Data (depending on type of project) • Results • Conclusion • Scientific Worth

  6. More on the Log Book • All of your work should be in your log book!!! This includes ideas, step by step instructions, background info, data, observations and conclusions. • The log book should allow anyone to reproduce the project. • REMEMBER…dated entries!!!!

  7. Background Information • History related to the topic • Significance of the topic • Facts…major terms, definitions • Procedural information about methods, equipment, measurement • Minimum of 3 sources!!!!

  8. An Experiment Study • Important steps to include for an Experiment Study. • If you are doing another type of study, please consult the Project Scoring Guides in the Parkway Science Fair Manual for guidelines.

  9. Variables • IV: Independent Variable • What is being changed • Control: A base of comparison • Usually zero amount of the IV • CV: Constant Variable • When, What, Where & How • DV: Dependent Variable • What is watched & recorded

  10. Problem • Why are you doing this project? • Clearly stated question about the IV –DV relationship. • Example… What is the effect of (IV) on the (DV) of/in (Your subject or system you are studying)?

  11. Example of Problem • IV: Added Mass • DV: Flight Distance • Subject: Paper Airplanes What is the effect of added mass on the flight distance of a paper airplane?

  12. Hypothesis • If experiment… An “If…., then….” statement that predicts the expected IV-DV relationship. • Example…If mass is added to the paper airplane, then its flight distance will decrease.

  13. Procedure • Variables are clearly defined. (What is the IV and how was it changed? What is the DV and how was it measured? What CV’s were held constant?) • All materials used must be listed! • Include NUMBERED steps. • Use METRIC!!! • Include on display AND in log book.

  14. Trials & Samples • Minimum of 3 repetitions. • The control is identified, clearly described and used as a comparison for at least 3 alterations of the IV. • Some experiments may not have a control.

  15. Results • Data Table shows changes of IV and data for the DV in EACH trial/sample. • Data table must include title, labels and appropriate units. • Graph shows IV-DV relationship. IV on the x-axis, DV on the y-axis, and uses averages. Label all axes and units. • Include a WRITTEN summary of results.

  16. Conclusion/Scientific Worth • Conclusion must include reaction to hypothesis consistent with results. Also includes link to hypothesis and background information. Explains results. • Student must reflect on the following the procedure and on improvements/extensions for future study/scientific worth. (If they did again, what would they change. Did they think of another project or element of study?)

  17. Do’s & Don’ts • DON’T include any names on the project, in the log book or on the display. • DON’T include faces in any pictures. • DO make sure all measurements are in METRIC. • DO…Have fun and be creative!!!!

  18. Problem Hypothesis Background Information & Bibliography Variables Materials Procedure Display Title • Data Table/Graph • Summary of Results • Conclusion & Scientific Worth • Logbook on Base

  19. Display • The display should not be bigger than 60 cm wide by 60 cm deep by 120 cm high. • Do not include pictures with faces or names!!!! • Display should be creative, neat and use correct grammar and spelling.

  20. Judging Criteria & Info • Use the Parkway Science Fair Manual. • Scoring guides are included. • Make sure you include everything in the scoring guide for a successful project!!!! • www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/C_I/science/Sciencefair/Sciencefairmanual.pdf

  21. When is the Science Fair? • Projects Due… • January 25th • They must be at school by 8:30 am in order to be judged! • Math/Science Night Celebration/Awards • January 31st • At 8:00 pm, after the activities conclude, there will be an awards ceremony in the library.

  22. Awards • All participants will receive a participant ribbon and certificate. • Projects that win a blue ribbon will move on to the Parkway Science Fair. • Parkway Science Fair @ North High • Projects Placed February 29th 4-6:30 pm • Removal & Awards March 2nd 2:30-4 pm

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