1. Successful Science Projects

2. Something you are concerned about
What makes a good idea?
Challenging
Interesting to you
Something you are concerned about
Sparks your curiosity
Makes a difference
Within your abilities
Based on observations
Makes you wonder

3. Things to Consider
BEFORE
You Start Your Project

5. What measurement tool are your going to use?

7. How long will your experiment take?

9. What materials do you need and can you get them easily?

11. How many people are involved?

12. Keep your parents informed!

14. Where will you do your experiment?

16. What history or background knowledge do people need to know to understand your experiment?

18. What are the benefits of this experiment?

20. What resources can I use to gather information?

22. What is the one thing that you are going to change?
Variables – Independent, Dependent and Controlled

23. Thing to consider before you start your science project…

24. Has anything like this been done before?