Elementary Science Fair Journal Name(s): Grade: Title: Research Question:

Interests What topics interest you? ** Let’s get your brain thinking about your science fair project! Think about the topics that interest you and what you might wonder about those topics. For example, if you are interested in cars you may wonder what makes them go faster or slower. Your investigation could be based on that wondering. What topics interest you? ** Think about one or two of the topics and some of the things you wonder about them.

Vocabulary Title--The name given to the project. Research question--Cause and effect question that is measurable. Predictions--3 likely outcomes (experiment may show an increase, decrease or no effect). Independent variable--The one element that is changed. Dependent variable--The element that is to be measured. Control Group--The set of data measured under normal conditions. Set-up Conditions--A list of things that were kept constant. Materials--A list of all the items needed to complete the investigation. Procedures--List of steps in order of exactly what was done. Data Collection--Chart with the data that was measured in the experiment. Graph--A mathematical picture (bar graph, line graph or circle graph) that accurately shows the average data of each variable. Results--A statement that explains what happened with the data using mathematical language. Explanation--A summary of what was learned related to the selected prediction. Real World Uses--How the information from your investigation could be used.

Research Notes Page 1 Before you begin your experiment, take time to read some books on your topic and some articles out of magazines, newspapers, or the Internet. Write notes on what you read on the next 2 pages. Remember to record where you got your information. Source (where did you find your information): Notes:

Research Notes Page 2 Source (where did you find your information):

Title: Research Question: 3 Predictions (circle the prediction that you think will most likely occur) : 1. 2. 3. Provide an explanation as to why your circled prediction will most likely occur.

Independent Variable: Control Group: Set-up Conditions:

Detailed List of Materials:

Procedure:

NOTES: Write down observations, problems that occurred and their solutions, and any other pertinent information.

Data Collection Fill in as you complete each trial of the investigation. Average (Mean)

Graph (A mathematical picture of the data, using the (mean) averages to plot the data in the investigation. Use labels and don’t forget a title!)

Results Using mathematical language, explain what happened with the data in the investigation.

Explanation Explain if the data supports your selected prediction and summarize the findings of the investigation providing scientific reasoning that supports the findings. (If your data does not support your prediction—it’s okay! Just explain why. )

Real World Uses It is very important for research to be beneficial to our world. How could the information you found in the investigation be used by other people? Try to think of at least 3 ways and explain the uses.

Board Design: Use this space to sketch your board design.

Science Fair Rubric Total Score /100