Science Fair Project

 Your science fair project should follow the format of the scientific method.

Step 1. Define the Problem

• Think of some kind of experiment that you would like to try. Remember that you must be able to measure the experiment each day.
• Set up a control group and an experimental group. Remember to change only one variable.
• Write down your problem. Make sure that there is a purpose to your experiment.
• Explain how you have set up your groups and the materials used. This is done in the form of a lab report.

Step 2. Research

• Look up information about your topic and your variable
• Donít forget to write down information for your bibliography
• Use at least three different sources including books, magazines, Internet, interviews, encyclopedias, etc.
  

  Step 3. Hypothesis

• Write down what you expect to happen before you try your experiment.
• Be specific! Make a chart of the numbers that you are predicting and give reasons for your guesses.
• Include other guesses such as height, color, condition, size, time, etc.

 Step 4. Test and Experiment

• Begin a daily diary recording the progress of your experiment.
• Be sure to record numbers and observations for each day.
• All measurements should be in metrics.

 Step 5. Check Hypothesis

• Record your results in full (make charts, graphs, and diagrams).
• Compare what you thought was going to happen to what did happen.
• Rewrite the hypothesis, if necessary.

 Step 6. Conclusions

• Explain what you learned from your experiment.
• Explain the importance of your results.
• Organize and complete the project.
• Write comments about your project. Explain how you could have improved your project.

 Final Note:

Completion of this project shows that you have learned how to conduct an experiment as a scientist would. This is a very important goal.

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