Before you start your experiment, you will need to go over a few things, like what is scientific method, picking a topic, and preparing for your experiment.
Preview
To get an idea of what lies ahead, start by looking over 12 Steps to a Successful Science Fair Project
Requirements
Some of the things that you will need to complete your project are the following.
Preview
To get an idea of what lies ahead, start by looking over 12 Steps to a Successful Science Fair Project
Requirements
Some of the things that you will need to complete your project are the following.
- Several hours per week for 8 to 13 weeks
- A display board that meets regulations (see Project Display or Exhibit)
- A Gmail account
- To post to various Science Fair threads (sometimes you will need to create a post to let everyone know where you are at, other times to ask questions, and to provide feedback to your classmates.
1. Scientific Method
The most important part of science fairs is the Scientific Method
2. Selecting a topic
Deciding on a topic is the first and probably most important step in the science fair project. Click on Selecting a topic to get started.
After you have decided upon a topic, let the teacher (and the rest of the Science Fair participants) know.
3. Get organized with a mind map
The most important part of science fairs is the Scientific Method
2. Selecting a topic
Deciding on a topic is the first and probably most important step in the science fair project. Click on Selecting a topic to get started.
After you have decided upon a topic, let the teacher (and the rest of the Science Fair participants) know.
3. Get organized with a mind map
4. Setting up a schedule
For a project of this magnitude, organization is essential. Ensure your investigation can be conducted in the time allotted to you. Make sure you are aware of important dates and deadlines. Allow yourself plenty of time for experimentation and data collection as well as ample time to compose written materials and construct an exhibit. A great way to help you finish your project on time is to keep to a schedule. Click on Setting up a schedule
Add your timeline to your mind map.
5. Purpose
Construct a guiding question or purpose for your investigation.
This will drive the entire process of your project as you attempt to discover the answer to your question. It clearly states your objective, or what you are trying to find out. Be as specific as possible in your purpose or question.
Add your question or purpose to your mind map
For a project of this magnitude, organization is essential. Ensure your investigation can be conducted in the time allotted to you. Make sure you are aware of important dates and deadlines. Allow yourself plenty of time for experimentation and data collection as well as ample time to compose written materials and construct an exhibit. A great way to help you finish your project on time is to keep to a schedule. Click on Setting up a schedule
Add your timeline to your mind map.
5. Purpose
Construct a guiding question or purpose for your investigation.
This will drive the entire process of your project as you attempt to discover the answer to your question. It clearly states your objective, or what you are trying to find out. Be as specific as possible in your purpose or question.
Add your question or purpose to your mind map
6. Research
7. Develop a hypothesis
This is an educated explanation of what you think will happen in your investigation. The hypothesis is the possible answer that your investigation will try to prove or disprove. A hypothesis can be written in the form of an “if-then” statement: “If (I do this) then (that will happen).
Add your hypothesis to your mind map
8. Create a plan for your experiment, study, or innovation
Once your plan has been approved, go on to The Experiment
7. Develop a hypothesis
This is an educated explanation of what you think will happen in your investigation. The hypothesis is the possible answer that your investigation will try to prove or disprove. A hypothesis can be written in the form of an “if-then” statement: “If (I do this) then (that will happen).
Add your hypothesis to your mind map
8. Create a plan for your experiment, study, or innovation
Once your plan has been approved, go on to The Experiment