3. Oh No! Ornery old Mr. Hill is making me do a science fair project! A science fair project is not that hard! You’re going to learn how to do one!

4. There are three things a science fair project can’t be. A report A demonstration An experiment That’s nice, but I need to know what is a science fair project!

5. A science fair project has the following parts: A hypothesis An experiment A question

6. Now I know what it is, how do I do one? Step #1 - Question You must start with a question!

7. Examples of questions: Which material is the best insulator? How do different foundations stand up to earthquakes? How does acid rain affect buildings?

8. Step #2 – Research Research to see what information you can find about your question. Step #3 – Hypothesis The hypothesis is what you believe is the answer to your question.

9. Step #4 – Experiment Design an experiment to test your hypothesis. While you are doing your experiments, you will be recording your observations and results.

10. Step #5 – Analyzing Results You look at the results from your experiments and come to a conclusion. Step #6 – Conclusion My hypothesis is correct because … My hypothesis is not correct because …

11. When selecting your topic, consider: Is it interesting to you? Do you have enough time? Can you do this by yourself ? Can you really do it? Is it safe?

12. Keep a Logbook! As you do your research, consider: Where do you look for information? The Internet Ask an expert. Be very careful of your sources!

13. What are the best sources of information? Up-to-date. Different sources. The information is easy to understand.

14. Examine your experiment. Have a clear, written procedure. Make sure your control experiment does what you want it to. Identify problems early.

15. Is it safe? What materials do you need? Be sure to identify all variables. Examine your experiments.

16. Record your observations. Keep a Logbook!

17. How do you present your data? Tables Charts Graphs Photographs

18. Put it all together. Title/hypothesis/purpose Background How to do the experiment (procedures) Results Conclusion(s)

19. Preparing your display Well-organized Colorful and attractive Easy to read Enough space for pictures and papers

20. Title/hypothesis/purpose Free of spelling and grammatical errors. Foam or cardboard display board May be plain or have color

21. Tips for preparing your display: Have an extra display board! Lay things out first before gluing on the board Always work in pencil first!

22. Finishing touches Tablecloth Photographs Drawings Logbook Computer Models

23. Now you know how to do a science fair experiment!

24. That’s all, Folks!