1. Science Project Time Line Oct. 13: Project idea in a dedicated log with parental signature. Oct. 20: Hypothesis, experimental design, materials, parental signature in log. Nov. 10: Rough draft of literature search. Include bibliography. Nov./Dec.: Collect data, generate graphs, write rough draft, start poster

2. Journal Entry Due Tuesday, October 13 Science Project Progress Report #1 Project Title Project Topic Possible sources of information Parent’s signature needed, More information at http://www.massscifair.org/documents/student_gui de.pdf http://www.massscifair.org/documents/student_gui de.pdf

3. Journal Entry - SPPR #2 Due Tues Oct. 27, sooner if possible Hypothesis Experimental Design Materials list Parent signature, approved by me

4. Background Rough draft due November 10. Literature search- this section provides supporting information on your project Word processed. Include citations for your bibliography. Use and cite 3 sources May send to jpearthscience@gmail.com

5. November/December Record observations/data/ thoughts in log Collect data Make observations Generate tables, graphs, diagrams, photos Write analysis, conclusions, abstract Start poster board

6. Dec. 20 – Jan. 4 Assemble paper & poster Complete journal Proofread Polish Practice

7. Entire Project Polished January 2012 Poster Log Paper Presentation

8. Log No white out No erasing Don’t remove pages Include data and observations Write down when you do or discuss something This is like a diary of your project DATE EACH ENTRY

9. experiment Sample Size!!! Make sure that you are testing enough things – not one plant with each, but 3 or so Repeat tests – each combination of Baking soda/vinegar bombs should be repeated a few times Metric measurements!!!!!

10. energizer Which are acceptable units to use in your Science Project? Feet ° F Meters ° C Incheskg Cupslbs Cm mL

11. Procedure Very specific Ordered steps Make enough so that another person can repeat your experiment

12. Energizer Are all stars equally close to the Earth? How do we know?