1. 1-9-18 Science Fair Results & Conclusion

2. Do Now: Answer the following question – What are the 5 SCA Rules?
Follow directions quickly
Raise your hand for permission to speak
Raise your hand for permission to get out of your seat
Make smart choices
Treat your teacher and others with respect

3. Important Dates to Write in your Agenda
Tuesday, 1/16: Submit Data Table, Graph, Results & Conclusion *multiple extra days!*
Thursday, 1/25: School Science Fair *1 extra day!*

4. Homework for Tonight:
Work on your Science Fair project

5. Science Fair Take your Science Notebooks out
Lesson Objective: Students will be able to analyze data in paragraph form using comparative statements.
Students will be able to state the components necessary for their Science Fair conclusions.

6. Results
Interpret the data. Think about what you are learning from it. State your findings of the experiment based upon the data you observed and analyzed in paragraph form.
Describe the trends or patterns found in the data. You should write comparative statements about your results rather than simply stating what is on your data table. Use words and/or phrases like greater than, less than, twice as much, less than half, etc.

7. Rally Robin: Take turns with your shoulder partner to make comparative statements about the data shown in the graph below. Write these in your notebook.

8. Example comparative statements:
The room temperature ball’s average bounce height was nearly twice as much as the hot ball’s average bounce height.
The room temperature ball’s average bounce height was more than twice as much as the cold ball’s average bounce height.
The hot ball’s average bounce height was greater than the cold ball’s average bounce height.
The bounce height of Trial 1 of the cold ball was less than the bounce height of Trial 1 and 2 of the hot ball, but greater than the bounce height of Trial 3 of the hot ball.

9. Conclusion
Your conclusions should begin with a statement of whether or not the results supported your hypothesis.
Your conclusion should also answer the purpose in paragraph form.
Describe the reasons for your results (refer to background research)
Describe any errors; do not blame anyone for the errors, just describe the errors.
Add any new ideas you have to improve this experiment.
Finally, include a sentence that may lead to new experiments.

10. Use the following paragraph to begin writing your conclusion
In conclusion, my hypothesis was (supported or not supported) because (explain why this happened). Write a complete sentence to answer the purpose. The results could have been affected by...(include Ideas from your research that may have affected your results). Sources of error in my experiment include…(describe errors).In the future, I will (ideas for improving this project). It would be interesting to see if (new experiment idea).

12. Display Board
Your display board should include the following: • Title • Student name • Abstract (Cambridge only) • Question • Hypothesis • Background research • Variables • Materials list • Experimental procedure (step-by- step format) • Data analysis and results • Data table(s) & graph(s) • Conclusions (including ideas for future research) • Acknowledgements • Bibliography

13. Display Board Free-standing, tri-fold board
Labels must be affixed for every component listed below
Must be typed on a computer/word processor (hint: copy and paste the parts you need from your report and change the font size as needed)
The sections should be organized like a newspaper so that they are easy to follow.
Text should be large enough to be read easily
Be as neat as possible

14. Pictures, charts and/or graphs
Display Board
Abstract
Purpose/Question
Background Research
Hypothesis
Title
(the title of your project is the only component that does NOT need a label, simply display your project’s title)
Materials List Procedure
Variables
Data Table
Pictures, charts and/or graphs
Results
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
* Points will be deducted if these items do not appear in this exact order or if the project seems to the “thrown” together at the last minute
**Pictures that are posted on any part of the project may NOT show the student’s face or body. Tri-fold boards with student pictures WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED at the science fair. *** Tri-fold boards are the ONLY portion of the project that will be displayed in the science fair. Any addends may only be displayed in the CSUSA Science Fair if they are qualified to enter.

15. Abstract (Cambridge only)
Your abstract is a summary of your project. It usually follows your title page in your written report. This summary includes three paragraphs:
Purpose: Your purpose needs to be restated in the form of a declarative sentence. The hypothesis is also stated, but it is written in the past tense.
Procedure: The procedure is written in complete sentences and using transitional words such as first, second, next, then, finally, etc. The procedure is also written in the past tense since it is a summary of what you have already done.
Conclusion: Your conclusion can be copied as it is from your project.

16. The following is a suggested frame for writing your abstract:
The purpose of this project is to find out (problem statement is rephrased into a declarative sentence.) It is hypothesized that (restate your hypothesis – remember to write it in an if__, then__ statement format). In order to test my hypothesis I carried out various steps. First I (write your first step in a complete sentence). Then I (continue to write one sentence for each step in your procedure using your transitional words to go from step to step or in this case from sentence to sentence.) In conclusion, my hypothesis was (supported or not supported). Write a complete sentence to answer the problem statement. The results could have been affected by ---. In the future, I will (ideas for improving this project). It would be interesting to see if (new experiment idea).

17. Acknowledgements
The acknowledgements section of your project is designed with the purpose of thanking the individuals who have helped you in this great task. Make sure you list the person and what they have done for you (such as purchasing your supplies, editing your work, helping you type, etc.). This could be a parent, sibling, relative, or friend.

18. Bibliography
A bibliography lists the sources that you used for your background research.
Use to help with the proper formatting for your sources.

19. Oral Presentation Tips
✓ Refrain from reading directly from your presentation.
✓ Stand off to the side of your project so it is visible.
✓ Appearance is important. Wear your CSUSA uniforms proudly.
✓ Stand up straight and tall. Introduce yourself confidently. Look directly at your judges or into the camera and speak in a clear, friendly tone.
✓ Follow the criteria on the CSUSA Science Fair Rubric to guide your presentation.
✓ Be confident! Be proud of yourself. You have worked hard on this project.

20. Sample Presentation
Introduce your science fair project and provide a brief description about the topic.
Describe the data collection and how you organized the information. Remember to refer to units of measurement.
Explain why you chose your project. For example, “The reason I chose this particular project is because…”Explain why: interesting, fun, challenging, beneficial, applicable, etc.
Describe the results. “After following all of the steps in the procedure, the results I found were…”
Explain the outcome. What happened? Do not omit any details in the results that could be useful in the conclusion.
State your hypothesis along with your predicted outcome. “My hypothesis was…”
Describe the conclusion. “From the results I came to the conclusion…” What did you learn? Was your hypothesis accurate? Your hypothesis may be incorrect; therefore you can discuss what you learned.
Describe the materials used in your experiment. List materials and state how they were relevant to the experiment, as well as any safety precautions you had to take.
Did you enjoy the process? Is there anything else you can draw from your conclusion?
Describe the procedure you followed. List the steps IN ORDER and thoroughly explain each.
Describe the resources used to research information regarding your topic.
Discuss the variables you included in your experiment.
Thank the judges for their time.