1. TEAGUE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE FAIR

2. ABOUT THE SCIENCE FAIR A project is required & will be graded
Projects will be completed at home
Safety procedures should be followed
Students will complete a journal, no display board
Best 5 projects will go on to the district Science Fair & STEM Expo

3. CHOOSE A TOPIC Choose a topic that is interesting to you or
something you would like to know more
about.
Choose a topic that is easily tested; no models or demonstrations
Beware of Google searches *

4. CHOOSE A TOPIC

5. CHOOSE A TOPIC

6. PROBLEM The problem should be written as a question.
What do you want to find out?
The question should be testable; do an experiment to find the answer.
Good: What melts faster in the sun, red or purple popsicles?
Bad: Why are stars white?
Something must be measured (metric)

7. Problem

8. RESEARCH Students must do research to learn more about their topics
A minimum of 3 sources must be used
Use a combination of websites and print resources (books, magazines, etc.)
Teague Library
Expert interviews are optional
Gather 3 facts from each source

9. BIBLIOGRAPHY
List the sources you used to get information about your project.
You must have a minimum of three different references.
Use at least 1 print source and at least 1 internet source.

10. HYPOTHESIS
The hypothesis is a predication of results after doing research and before running tests. It is more than just “an educated guess.” It must be based on your reading and research. Based on your reading and research, what do you think will happen?
Question: Does light affect plant growth?
Hypothesis: If my plants receive no light, then the plants will not show a difference in growth.

11. VARIABLE What is being changed in the experiment
Choose only 1
Ex: color of popsicle, type of liquid, structure/design, etc.
You must have a variable
no variable = demonstration

12. CONSTANTS Things you keep the same during the experiment
Ex: location, amount of water, size of containers, beginning mass, time of day, etc.
Everything other than your 1 variable should remain constant

13. CONTROL
A sample that is treated the same as all the rest of the samples, except it is not exposed to the variable
Ex: slide the book with nothing wrapped around it; freeze uncolored water
You will not always have a control, but it can make a project better

14. PROCEDURE Your step by step directions are like a
recipe. Anyone who reads them should be
able to duplicate your investigation and get
the same results.
Steps should be listed and numbered

15. MATERIALS List all materials used in your investigation.
Include what, how much, and what kinds of
materials you used. Keep in mind quantities
are important. Be sure to use only metric
units.
Example: 250 ml graduated beaker
750 ml water 20° C
Centimeter ruler
Clock with second hand
Gram scale

16. DATA Data refers to information gathered during
your investigation. It should include all observations and measurements from your tests.

17. DATA SHOULD INCLUDE: Tables to show measurements collected.
Day-by-day notes detailing your observations in complete sentences.
Any photographs or drawings that you feel might help explain your work.
Charts or graphs to display your results.

18. GRAPH YOUR DATA The data collected in your project should be
displayed in graphs and charts that are both
easy to read and show the data accurately.

19. RESULTS What actually happened in your experiment
Ex: The milk froze first, followed by the soda and juice.

20. CONCLUSION This is your answer to the problem you tested.
The conclusion should relate directly to your hypothesis.
What did you learn from your tests/experiment?
Ex: My hypothesis was incorrect. The lemon juice cleaned the penny the best. The more acidic the liquid, the better it cleans the penny.

21. REAL WORLD APPLICATION
Relate your project to the real world. Describe any action or impact your results might have on everyday life.
How is your project related to your everyday life?
How is your project related to real world industries and processes?
Ex: Since darker colors absorb more light, I should wear lighter colors when I want to stay cool.

22. SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT DISPLAY
Only students going on to the district fair will make a display board.
TITLE
PROBLEM
CONCLUSION
PROCEDURE
HYPOTHESIS
DATA
APPLICATION
RESULTS
MATERIALS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
JOURNAL

33. THANK YOU FOR COMING!