1. Setting up Logbooks Working like a Scientist Bound All entries written in blue or black pen. If mistakes are made, strikethrough, initial and write correction. Organizing the Process

2. Cover : Number pages Title Student name Team/group/grade 1 Right side only. No backs of pages. Title Page Experiment Title Student Name First Date of Use Teacher Group/grade 1

3. Table of Contents 2 - 4 dateTitle Page # NOTE: Only have to write the first page number for a section. Example: 10/15 Data collection and observations was entered on pages 10 – 15 10/17 data analysis 10/15/15 Data collection and observations10 10/17/15 Data Analysis 16

4. 5 Problem, Purpose or Question Engineering: Define a Problem Science Fair: Problem statement/purpose/question Explanation for WHY the problem/purpose/question was chosen.

5. Hypothesis Or Engineering problem solution/goals 76 Rationale: Why is this research important? How is the project applied to the real world? Practice Hypothesis Activity

6. 8 Materials List 9 Procedure *measurement tools: Be descriptive (5oo mL beaker) *safety equipment *materials *equipment *clean up supplies 1.Numbered 2.Short verb phrases EX: 1. In a graduated cylinder, measure 2 mL of distilled water. 2. Add distilled water to ….. 3. Encourage students to illustrate their procedure or equipment set up. 4. Engineering students should include drawings of their solutions to their problem. 5. Include safety precautions Procedure continued Pages 33 -36

7. 10 Variables and Controls Test (Independent) Variable Dependent (Outcome) Variable Constants/ Controlled Variables Control description Pages 29-31 Identifying Variables Activity

8. Research Organizer 11 - 13 TopicDetails (bulleted)Resources

9. Research Organizer: Example TopicDetails (bulleted)Resources Risk and safety Sodium Bicarbonate *Slightly hazardous with skin, eye contact, ingestion or inhalation. Not carcinogenic Not mutagenic No developmental toxicity Non-flammable 1 First Aid Eye: remove contacts. Flush eyes 15 minutes Skin Contact: wash with soap and water Inhalation: move to fresh air Ingestion: Do NOT cause vomiting, loosen tight clothing If irritation of any areas occurs contact physician. 1 vii 11 - 13 Procedures (Research Methods)

10. Bibliography To use to complete the research plan and to write the research paper if required. STADDUP Source #1 Site: sciencelab.com Title: Material Safety Data Sheet Sodium Bicarbonate Author Date of access: 9/29/15 Date of last publishing: 5/21/2013 URL: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927258 Publisher: Science Lab.com Chemicals & Laboratory Equipment Noodletools.comMicrosoft WordEasybib.com *Free Tools *Reference Tab *Type/cut and paste URL *Noodle tool Express *Style drop down “APA” Cite it *APA *Insert Citation Create Citation *Add New Source Copy Paste 13

11. Other items that should be documented in the logbook 6 Data tables Data observations and comparisons for each trial. Documentation of any adjustments All calculations. Contacts made pertaining to project and the outcome of these discussions. Also these must be included in the Bibliography Data analysis Application Conclusions Pages 37 - 48

12. Complete Research Plan  Access the Research Plan on EDMODO.  Logbook entries should be used to complete the Research Plan.

13. Category Sorting Activity 13 RSEF/SSEF New Categories  Animal Science  Behavioral and Social Sciences  Biomedical and Health Sciences  Cellular and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry  Chemistry  Earth and Environmental Sciences  Engineering  Environmental Engineering  Mathematics and Computational Sciences  Intelligent machines, Robotics and Systems Software  Microbiology  Physics and Astronomy  Plant Science Sorting Activity

14. Form 1C is required of some projects. Form 1C is a fillable and savable form Please make sure that all questions are answered appropriately. Determination of requirement is established by SRC and rules/guidelines. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied. This is the only form that should be dated AFTER the start of experimentation.

15. Form 2 is required of some projects. Form 2 is a fillable and savable form. Please make sure that all questions are answered appropriately. Determination of requirement is established by SRC/IRB and rules/guidelines. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

16. Form 3 is required of most projects. Form 3 is a fillable and savable form Please make sure that all questions are answered appropriately. Make sure to list appropriate sources off safety information. Determination of requirement is established by SRC/IRB and rules/guidelines. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

17. Form 4 is required of all projects involving human subjects. Form 4 is a fillable and savable form. Level of risk is determined by the IRB. Determination of requirement is established by SRC/IRB and rules/guidelines. Form 4 must be completed AND SRC approval must be obtained before projects involving humans may begin. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

18. Form 4 requires review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). An IRB requires at least three members not associated with student’s research in order to rule out a conflict of interest. Note that “Specialist” must have credentials in area being reviewed. Broward Regional Fair will not be accepting expedited reviews. Form 4 must be completed AND SRC approval must be obtained before projects involving humans may begin.

19. Informed Consent Form is the required consent form for BCRSEF when IRB from form 4 indicates this as a required document. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

20. Human Subject Verification of Informed Consent Form NEW FORM … required form at setup prior to judging, along with one redacted copy … form used to verify that consent/assent form was obtained from each human subject. To be completed by adult sponsor and student researcher. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

21. Form 5A is required of some projects. Form 5A is a fillable and savable form Determination of requirement is established by SRC and rules/guidelines. Required of projects involving vertebrates at school or home. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

22. Mortality Report is required of all projects involving vertebrate animals, even if no deaths occurred. Mortality Report is a fillable and savable form.

23. Form 5B is required of some projects. Form 5B is a fillable and savable form Determination of requirement is established by SRC and rules/guidelines. Required of projects involving vertebrates at registered research institutions. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

24. Form 6A is required of some projects. Form 6A is a fillable and savable form Level of risk must be determined, BSL-1 or BSL-2. Determination of requirement is established by SRC and rules/guidelines. Required of projects involving potentially hazardous biological agents. JUNIOR CATEGORY MAY NOT SUBMIT BSL-2 PROJECTS. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

25. Form 6B is required of some projects. Form 6B is a fillable and savable form. Determination of requirement is established by SRC and rules/guidelines. Required of projects involving human and vertebrate tissue. Signatures and dates in blue ink or electronic signature applied.

26. Regional Fair Abstract is required of all projects. Regional Fair Abstract is a fillable and savable form. Original will be reviewed and certified. This certified abstract is to be placed in the lower left hand corner of researcher’s display.

27. Human participant research: 27  Describe who will participate in your study (age range, gender, racial/ethnic composition).  Identify any vulnerable populations (minors, pregnant women, prisoners, mentally disabled or economically disadvantaged).  Where will you find your participants? How will they be invited to participate?  Will there be incentives for participation? Will they be coercive?  What will participants be asked to do? Will you use any surveys, questionnaires or tests? What is the frequency and length of time involved for each subject?  What are the risks or potential discomforts (physical, psychological, time involved, social, legal, etc.) to participants?  How will you minimize the risks? List any benefits to society or each participant.  Will any identifiable information (e.g., names, telephone numbers, birth dates, email addresses) be collected?  Will data be confidential or anonymous? If anonymous, describe how the data will be collected anonymously. If not anonymous, what procedures are in place for safeguarding confidentiality?  Where will the data be stored? Who will have access to the data?  What will you do with the data at the end of the study?  Describe how you will inform participants about the purpose of the study, what they will be asked to do, that their participation is voluntary and they have the right to stop at any time.

28. Vertebrate animal research: 28  Describe potential ALTERNATIVES to vertebrate animal use and present a detailed justification for use of vertebrate animals  Explain potential impact or contribution this research may have to science.  Include methods used to minimize potential discomfort, distress, pain and injury to the animals during the course of experimentation.  Detail chemical concentrations and drug dosages.  Detail animal numbers, species, strain, sex, age, source, etc.  Complete a Mortality Form.  Describe housing and oversight of daily care and disposition of animals at the termination of the study.

29. Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents:  Describe Biosafety Level Assessment process and resultant BSL determination.  Complete appropriate Biosafety Form. Include source of agent, source of specific cell line, etc.  Detail safety precautions and specify methods of disposal. 29

30. Hazardous Chemicals, Activities & Devices:  Describe Risk Assessment process.  Detail chemical concentrations and drug dosages.  Describe safety precautions and procedures to minimize risk.  Specify methods of disposal. 30

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