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Dear Parents,

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  1. Dear Parents, Very soon your child will begin their science project. We would like you to be aware of the attached due dates to help both you and your child. Also, please take a few minutes to read the following information on how you, as parents, can assist your child in achieving their greatest potential. It is our desire that every student have a successful and enjoyable experience as they complete this project! We appreciate the support and encouragement that you give your child! Thank you for the investment in their development. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions you may have about the process. Sincerely, Your Science Teacher • SUPPORT YOUR CHILD EMOTIONALLY • Bond with your child • Emphasize the benefits (See back). • Encourage your child • SUPPORT YOUR CHILD PHYSICALLY • Take them to the library • Help them buy materials • For the experiment • For the display • Make sure they are ready for checkpoints • CHECKPOINT #1 (8/30) • CHECKPOINT #2 (9/13) • CHECKPOINT #3 (9/27) • CHECKPOINT #4 (10/25)

  2. Benefits What is a science project? A process in which research and experimentation prove that a given hypothesis is true. What a science project is NOT: only a report only a model only a display of previous work found in research

  3. Science Fair Project Schedule

  4. Science Fair Guide Page 1 Steps in Conducting a Scientific Investigation: • Identify a Problem & Research. . . . . . 2 • Form a Hypothesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 • Design & Perform an Experiment. . . . 6 • Record & Analyze Data. . . . . . . . . . . .8 • State a Conclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,11 • Write a Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 • Make a Display Board . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • References • Display Board Outline . . . . . . . . . . .11 • Bibliography Reference. . . . . . . . . . 12 • Scoring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 • CHECKPOINTS • Checkpoint #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • Checkpoint #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 • Checkpoint #3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Checkpoint #4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

  5. Identify a Problem & Research Page 2 • 1. Choose a category • Choose an interesting topic from the following categories: • Biology • Engineering • Physics*** • Environmental Science*** • Behavioral Science • Mathematics • 2. Brainstorm • Identify problems you have seen around you. (Be a detective). • Then, ask a scientific question that might help to solve the problem. • Write the questions below. (Some topics are listed below to help you brainstorm). ***Indicate a greater chance of success • radiation • reflection • refraction • respiration • seeds • soils • solar energy • solstices • solutions • stream flow • temperature of a gas • thymine • tides • transpiration • vaporization point • velocity • viscosity • volcanoes • waves • weather fronts • wind • work • cytosine • density • deserts • diffraction • diffusion • earthquakes • electricity • electrolysis • endoplasmic reticulum • energy • equinox • erosion • fermentation • fingerprints • force • freezing point • functions • galaxies • geotropism • glaciers • gravitropism • gravity • guanine • heredity • ionic bonds • lactic acid • magnetism • melting point • minerals • mitochondria • mitosis • mixtures • molds • motion • pH values • photosynthesis • phototropism • planetary motion • polymers • pressure • producers • properties of gasses • properties of liquids • properties of solids • acceleration • adenine • air pressure • asteroids • boiling point • buoyancy • carbon dioxide levels • cell cycle • cell division • centrifugal force • centripetal force • chemical reactions • chloroplast • cloud formation • conduction • consumers • convection currents • covalent bonds • crystals • cytokinesis • cytoplasm

  6. Identify a Problem & Research Page 3 • 3. Research your problem. • What are some solutions others have tried? • Is your possible solution one that can be tested by an experiment? • Research your topic by going to the library or going online. • 4. Collect the research details in the boxes below. • Three books (books, encyclopedias, magazines, periodicals) are needed. • Four online RELIABLE resources are required. (No Wikipedia. Use Google Scholar.)

  7. Identify a Problem & Research Page 4  CHECKPOINT #1: Have your parents sign below that 7 resources have been researched at the library or at home (online). _________________________ ________________________ (YOUR NAME) (PARENT SIGNATURE)

  8. Form a Hypothesis Page 5 • 5. Write a hypothesis from the questions you wrote on page 2. • Rewrite your question below. • Now, try to rewrite your hypothesis below in “If. . ., then. . .” form. • 6. Check your hypothesis with your teacher. • 7. Begin designing your experiment. • The next page will help you design your experiment. • Identify controlled variables. • ONE manipulated variable. • Identify what will be the responding variable. • 8. If lost, see below. • Come see your teacher immediately. • Also, you can go online to http://www.sciencebuddies.com/ • For help with a more difficult topic see www.plantingscience.org • If you still have no idea, go to the library and check out one or more • of the following books: • 1001Ideas for Science Projects (Marion Brisk) • Ideas for Science Projects (Robert Gardner) • Illustrated Dictionary of Science (ed. Michael Allaby) • Why the Sky Is Blue & Other Wonders of the Earth • (William Clevenger) • 333 More Science Tricks & Experiments (Robert J. Brown)

  9. Design & Perform an Experiment Page 6 9. Write a list of variables. 10. Write a list of the materials you will need. Science Fair

  10. Design & Perform an Experiment Page 7 • 11. Write a DETAILED procedure of how you will perform the experiment. • Remember, you must perform at least THREE trials. • Be sure to include the brand name and only METRIC units for the amount.  CHECKPOINT #2: Have your parents sign below that you have completed the above procedure. Also, you must BUY THE MATERIALS for the procedure. _________________________ ________________________ (YOUR NAME) (PARENT SIGNATURE)

  11. Design & Perform an Experiment Page 8 12. Obtain the approved procedure from your teacher. 13. Rewrite your procedure in your log book. (If approved the first time submitted, you may cut and paste the entire table into your logbook. 14. Choose the location for the experiment. (Have it approved by your parents). 15. Obtain all of the materials on your list. 16. Choose a time in which you can finish the entire first trial. Perform your first trial. 17. After completion of the first experiment, have teacher initial. On another day, complete the other two trials. (Both trials do not have to be on the same day).  CHECKPOINT #3: Have your parents sign below that you have completed the experiment & have recorded the results in your log book. _________________________ ________________________ (YOUR NAME) (PARENT SIGNATURE)

  12. Write a Report Page 9  CHECKPOINT #4: Have your parents sign below that you have completed your research paper on your experiment. _________________________ ________________________ (YOUR NAME) (PARENT SIGNATURE)

  13. How to Present Your Project Page 10 • Make a COLORFUL & NEAT backboard • (See display board on the next page). • 1. Buy a backboard (large size—91.5 cm x 61 c OR 37in x 24in) • 2. Collect materials. You may need: • construction paper • color printer (or black & white printer) • colored pencils • markers • crayons • graph paper • pictures • glue • Be sure that your final draft is ready and free of errors. Write your name on the back of the very last page in the upper right hand corner when you print your final copy. • Bring your log book. • Bring display materials to set on the table in front of your backboard. Science Fair

  14. Display Board Page 11 • TITLE • Be creative • Written large • RESULTS • Look for patterns in the data and graph. • Describe the patterns in 2-5 sentences. • This is factual and read from thegraph. HYPOTHESIS This is an educated guess. Give a reason for the guess by using research. It should be no more than 5 sentences. • QUESTION • What are you testing? • Be specific. • 1-2 sentences • Question form/ Question mark • INTRODUCTION • Use your research to write 1-2 informational paragraphs describing the background of the topic. • This should be general research about the topic. • No opinions only researched facts. • DISCUSSION • Answer the question according to results. • In one or more paragraphs, explain the results. • Use background research and critical thinking. • In one or more paragraphs, explain: • The problems that occurred during the experiment. • How could the experiment be improved? • The things learned from the experiment. (Be scientific.) • This should be the longest portion of the paper. Data Tables 1.Include the data of multiple trials of each test and an average of the trials for each test. 2.Include: * Title *Labeled columns *Labeled rows *Units *Averages 3.Make it neat. Use a computer program or a ruler and paper. • APPARATUS & MATERIALS • List everything used to do the experiment. • Include amounts, brand names and other descriptions. • Use bullets or numbers. • PROCEDURE • List step-by-step how the experiment was done. • Be detailed • Use bullets or numbers. • Include: • How the data was measured (time, height, amounts, length, etc.) • Number of tests/trials • Someone else should be able to repeat the experiment. GRAPHS Graph the average of the tests for all your data. 1. Include: * Title * Labeled axes * Units * Key/Legend *Axes divided in equal pieces. 2. Use a computer program or graph paper. • CONCLUSION • 1-2 sentences • Restate hypothesis. • State whether the hypothesis was supported or not supported and why.

  15. Science Fair Information Sheet Please refer to this paper for detailed information as you complete each section of your science fair experiment. 1. Title: The title should be similar to that of a book; it should reflect the theme of the experiment. Remember to write it large on your board. (do not include your name) 2. Question: Write your question in question form, include a question mark at the end. Be specific about what you are testing. This should be no more than two sentences. 3. Hypothesis: A hypothesis is an educated guess based on your research. This should answer your question and provide a reason for your guess. Use your research to explain WHY you think it will happen. This should be no more than 5 sentences. 4. Introduction: The introduction should be one to two informational paragraphs describing your topic. Research should include information about all things that are being tested. (For example, if you are testing plants and fertilizer, you should research both the types of plant and the fertilizer that is used). This is a summary of your topic based on research and should not include any opinion or information about your experimental design. Remember to cite your sources!!! 5. Apparatus & Materials: The material list is a detailed list of all items used including brand names, amounts (metric system), dimensions (measurements, sizes). This list should be complete so that someone else could set up and repeat your exact experiment. Use bullets or numbers to separate each item. 6. Procedure: The procedure includes clearly written details about what you did in your experiment. Remember to number each step. Include details about how to measure the data and the number of tests/trials. A procedure is like a step-by-step recipe that someone else should be able to follow so that they can repeat your experiment exactly. 7. Data Tables: Include your data for each test and trial. Do not forget to also include the AVERAGES of your tests and trials. Remember to include titles, labels for columns and rows, and units. Set up your data tables using the computer or use a ruler to make the boxes neat. 8. Graphs: Remember that a bar graph is used to show amounts and often compares separate categories, while a line graph shows any change over time. Graph the AVERAGE results of all of your data. Include a title, label for each axis (side and bottom of graph), and include units of measurement. Create your graph using either a computer or graph paper. 9. Results: The results should look for patterns in your data and graphs. Describe the patterns in 2-5 sentences. Results are factual so do not include opinion or reasoning. 10. Discussion: The discussion should be one or more paragraphs. Answer your question according to your results. Use your background research to critically analyze your results. Why do you think you got the results that you did? Explain possible errors and problems that occurred during your experiment? How can your experiment be improved? What did you learn by doing this experiment? (Be scientific…do not say, “I learned that growing plants was fun.”) 11. Conclusion: Restate your hypothesis. Was your hypothesis supported or not supported? Explain why it was supported or why it was not (this should answer your initial question). 12. Bibliography: A list of at least 3 sources. One source must be a book. Refer to citation information that was given to you by your teacher. Attach the bibliography to the back of your display board. Remember that you will also be graded on the following criteria: 13. Display: Display is the presentation of your board. This includes neatness, artistic skill, color and overall appearance of the board. Grammar and spelling count. 14. Challenging: Challenging is weighted on the amount of time, difficulty of question and test, quantity of tests and trials, complexity of the experiment, including the experimental design. A minimum of three trials is mandatory. The more trials completed, the more valid the experiment. 15. Scientific validity: This looks at the accuracy of your tests and scientific design. Does the experiment make sense scientifically? Did you test just one variable while keeping the remainder of the factors constant? Was it a controlled experiment? Is your measurement system scientific? Is there truth to your results?

  16. Bibliography Page 12 Title Author Date City Publisher Title Authors Date City Title First Author Date City Title Author Date Publisher City Title Editor’s Name Date Publisher City Article Title Encyclopedia Title Author (if any) Date Book Title Article Title Date Pamphlet Title Publisher City Date Pamphlet Title Publisher Date City Author Date

  17. Bibliography Page 13 Magazine Title Article Title Date: Page Number Author Title Network Date Title City Date Article Title Newspaper Title Author Network Date, Time. Media Type Date Date Interviewee Encyclopedia Title Article Title City Date Publisher Date Software Article Title

  18. Bibliography Page 14 Primary Source Article Title Author City Date Publisher CD ROM Title Subject Line Address Date Author Title Date of Access Author Address of site with full path

  19. Scoring Guide Page 15

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