Science Fair

2004-2005

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Science Fair Projects

Students will use the scientific method to conduct science experiments, collect data, and present findings in reports and displays.

The Scientific Method

	Question: Write your title as a question.
	Purpose: Determine what you want to learn.
	Research: Find out as much as you can about your topic.
	Hypothesis: Predict what the answer is to your question.
	Experiment: Design a test to prove or disprove your hypothesis.
	Results/Data: Record what happened during the experiment. Keep a journal or log throughout the experiment to document what you observe. Include charts, graphs, and pictures.
	Conclusion: Write a statement as to if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

Components of the Report
Title Page:.................................................................................	Include the title and a picture.
Table of Contents:..................................................................	List the Introduction, Experiment, Results/Data, Conclusion, and Sources.
Introduction:............................................................................	Write a paragraph explaining why you chose this particular experiment to conduct.
Experiment:..............................................................................	Include the purpose, hypothesis, and the procedure.
Results/Data:...........................................................................	Include pictures, graphs, tables, and any pertinent data.
Conclusion:.................................................................................	Write a concluding paragraph.
Sources:.....................................................................................	List all the references you used, including Internet sources, books, and people.

Here is a webquest to help you with your research paper: http://www.pcboe.net/pcis/quest2/ScientificResearchPaper/index.htm

No Child Left Behind

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Phenix City Intermediate School
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Phenix City, Alabama 36867
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