1. How Do I Do a Science Project?

2. What are you interested in:
Life Science-Botany, Zoology, Microbiology?
Physical Science-Chemistry?
Earth and Space Science?
Mathematics?
Computers?
Behavioral or Social Science?
Engineering?

3. What Do I Do First?
Look through some science fair books, or go on the Internet
Both the MBES Library and the public library have science fair books to check out!
Good sites to visit on the Internet:

4. Investigation vs. Model
In the world of science, investigations are much preferred over a model. Judges like them better, too!
An investigation involves a step-by-step procedure that begins with a purpose, and a hypothesis. In other words, it’s an experiment.
If you decide to make a model, it must be very developed and an explanation must be given of exactly what you are trying to demonstrate with the model.

5. What is the difference? Examples of Models: The Solar System A Volcano
An Insect Collection
Examples of An Investigation:
On Which Surface Do Mealworms Move Best?
In Which Color Light Do Plants Grow Best?
Is One Bridge Structure Better Than Another?

6. Journaling!
It’s a great idea to start a journal when you start your project; It can be a folder or a notebook of some kind.
Record information that you have collected about your topic of investigation.
Note any references you use or experts you contact in the notebook. You will need to have 3 references (2 that are not internet-generated) listed in your bibliography.

7. GET TO WORK, BUT, HAVE FUN! Research Information On Your Subject
Talk To Experts, Teachers, Parents
Conduct The Experiment Or Build Your Model
Record Your Findings In A Journal
Create Your Backboard/Display
Write An Abstract- Less than 250 Words

8. Purchasing Materials
Before you set out to purchase materials, decide on an attractive color combination for the backboard and border, and one that will compliment the topic of your project.
Needed materials for the display:
Backboard, border, materials for lettering and matting
A camera for pictures

9. What Will It Look Like? Title/Question Purpose Results Hypothesis
Materials
Photographs
Conclusion
Abstract
Journal
Procedure

10. Incentives to do a Science Fair Project
Learning experience that will help you in future science classes
Opportunity to excel at something for which you have a natural talent
Opportunity to refine Common Core skills
Extra credit opportunities
Chance to move on to further competition and special awards

11. Additional Information
You may get any forms or information you need at:
Ms. Judy Reeves is the Region V Fair Director
_____________at ___________________