1. Science Fair
Sample
Notebook

2. Cover Page Creative title Picture Name School/Grade
Irvine Unified School District
Science teacher
Classroom teacher
Date (Month/Year)

3. Table of Contents
Include page #’s

4. Investigative Question
May be combined with intro page
May include pictures

5. Introduction
Important to introduce the project and create interest in reading the rest of the project

6. Background Research At least one full page summary Double spaced
Professional font
12-14 font size
1” borders

7. Background Research

8. Background Research

9. Hypothesis Uses background research factual evidence
Includes prediction
Explains WHY
Be specific

10. Materials
List of materials used including amounts/ quantities

11. Procedures
Numbered list of steps used for experiment
Sequential order

12. Observations Quantitative = numbers (like quantity) Qualitative =
using the 5 senses (like qualities)

13. Observations
More observations the better

14. Data Tables Easy to read Clear data Organized Includes all variables
Includes unit of measurement

15. Data Tables Shows multiple trials performed
At least 5 trials per variable for most experiments

16. Data Tables

17. Data Tables
Shows averages
Compiles data

18. Graph of Data Shows average data Data from trials
Colorful, easy to read
Includes unit of measurement
Includes all variables used
May be hand made if MS Excel not available

19. Conclusion Restates Hypothesis Answers Investigative Question
Provides some data as evidence
Uses Background Research to support findings
Includes interesting findings and potential reasons for them

20. Conclusion
The conclusion is the finale of the whole project, make it good!

21. Future Research What would you change about the project – why?
What you might research/test next ?
What sparked interest ?

22. Applications
How will you apply what you learned to relate to your own life?
How can your findings be used in the “real world”

23. Acknowledgments Oscar acceptance speech!
Who helped – and how did they help!
Include scientist from “Ask-A-Scientist night”

24. Bibliography MLA format Alphabetical order Minimum of 2 sources
( 1 should be a good old fashioned book!)

25. Appendices Raw data (handwritten) Official forms, if needed
Signatures of participants, if needed

26. Thank You!
QUESTIONS…
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