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“SCIENCE FAIRS"
Compiled by:
D. SIROHI
• An excellent opportunity for you to explore the natural world around us
• A chance to test and practice your use of the scientific method
• A chance to ignite a passion for the study of science
WHAT IS A SCIENCE FAIR?
Have you ever noticed that….• Plants grow faster on one side of your living room
than the other? Why?• Wood bugs gather in one spot in your garden only?
Why?• One type of shampoo works better on your hair than
another? Why?
These observations are the starting point to a great science fair project!
Choosing A TopicUse project suggestions bookletChoose a project that really interests
them…maybe a future career fieldAsk Mr. Sharma for library books to
brainstorm new experiment ideasMake sure that the experiment is
realistic with the materials that you can find and use
Types of projects• Experiment– Perform experiment & collect data
• Study– Data collect - survey or case study analysis– Reveal evidence of fact or pattern
• Innovation/Invention– Development of inventions or computer
programs
Parts of a ProjectProject report
Scientific methodologyDisplay board
Charts, graphs, diagramscreativity
Oral presentationQuestions from judges
Display BoardPurpose
Hypothesis
Materials
Title…BE CREATIVE
Procedure
Results
Graphs and Charts
Conclusion
Future Directions
Acknowledgements
Project report…log book…experiment set-up or model
Project Report• This report is to put in front of the display
board. The report is much more detailed than the information on the board.
• Should be 5 pages + title page• Theory and application focus• Summarize the experiment• Include a bibliography
Display Board
• Bright, colourful, 3-D, FUN!!!!!• Should have all the necessary sections• Charts, graphs, tables!!!!• A catchy title• What should it be made out of?????– Cardboard – Size quoted is maximum dimensions.
Oral Presentation• You should have about a 10 minute explanation
prepared and then be ready for any questions– You will be surprised how easy it is to talk about your project…
especially if it is something you are passionate about!• You will present your information several times to
different judges• Questions about scientific method
• Repeated trials• Controls• variables
Safety Rules for District Fair
No chemicals at project station (only water)The best way to show experiment is to
have pictures of the processNo bacteria, animals, or plant materials
Show pictures If you are using people in your study you
must have signed consent forms from each participant prior to starting your study
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Remember…
Science is FUN!Explore something
that you are passionate about!
Pick up your booklet and get started now!!