THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD MUST BE FOLLOWED:
THE TITLE MUST BE IN QUESTION FORM AND YOU MUST BE ABLE TO INVESTIGATE USING
THE QUESTION: IT MUST BE TESTABLE/MEASURABLE.
THE PROBLEM ( state the problem)
RESEARCH( gather information)
HYPOTHESIS (What do you think will happen? This is to be an education guess
based on the research you did)
MATERIALS ( list everything you used for you experiment, including any people
used)
EXPERIMENT ( explain your experiment and the process you went through)
DATA ( after performing the experiment several times, you will have data to
use, if you do not have data, you have done the whole thing wrong)
RESULTS ( what were the results after performing the experiment and looking
at the data)
CONCLUSION ( what is your conclusion, was your hypothesis correct)
FYI -- Science Fair Projects
All of the following will be considered in evaluating projects:
· Project Objectives
* Presenting original ideas
* Stating the problem clearly
* Defining the variables and using controls
* Relating background reading to the problem( sources)
· Project Skills
* Being knowledgeable about equipment used
*Performing the experiments with little or no assistance except as required
for safety
* Demonstrating the skills required to do all the work necessary to obtain
the data reported
· Data Collection
* Using a journal to collect data and research
* Repeating the experiment to verify the results
* Spending an appropriate amount of time to complete the project
* Having measurable results
· Data Interpretation
* Using tables, graphs, and illustrations in interpreting data
* Using research to interpret data collected
* Collecting enough data to make a conclusion
* Using only data collected to make a conclusion
· Project Presentation (Written Materials, Interviews, Displays)
* Having a complete and comprehensive report
* Answering questions accurately
* Justifying conclusions on the basis of experimental data
* Summarizing what was learned
* Presenting a display that shows creative ability and originality
* Presenting an attractive and interesting display
