Just looking at the photo of the girl yawning makes one want to yawn. In fact, if you try not to think about yawning the desire to yawn just seems to be greater. I’ve not found any explanations for this response. Even before it is born, a baby yawns as early as the first trimester […]
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Types of Variables
What are the Different Types of Experimental Variables? Variables are anything in an experiment that can change on its own or can be changed. Types of experimental variables are: independent variables, dependent variables, controlled variables. Independent Variable (IV) An independent variable is a variable that is purposely changed. The purpose of an experiment is […]
Science Fair Project: Report
Science Fair Project Report * Using your notes you can easily prepare a project report, which explains what you did. Check with your instructor for specific directions, or get approval for using the following report outline. Title Page *Your project’s name (it can be in the form of a question) Your name, school and grade. […]
Browning Apple: Experimental Conclusion
An experimental conclusion is a summary of the investigation. The photo of the girls raking leaves, is much like an experimental conclusion. Both processes involve collecting materials from different places and putting them in one place. Unlike the pile of leaves, which has no particular organization, an experimental conclusion is organized. The conclusion should state […]
Scientific Method: Conclusion
A conclusion is a summary of the experiment. For a cause-effect experiment, the conclusion should state the hypothesis and and tell whether the results of the experiment supported the hypothesis. If the results did not support your hypothesis, say so, and then add information about why this happened. For Example: If the cause-effect experiment has […]
Science Fair Student Checklist
A checklist, such as the example shown on this page helps kids to evaluate their own projects. This checklist should be part of their logbook. You might include dates that each part of the list should be completed. Science Fair Project Evaluation Checklist Student name__________________ Project title __________________ Problem in the form of a question […]
Science Fair Project Grading Sheet
Student name_____________________________ Project title ______________________________ A check indicates evidence that the part described is present. Project question stating independent and dependent variables Hypothesis stating condition for expected results. Materials for project experiment Procedure steps for the experiment Control Results/Data (in form of table, graph, photographs, journal sheet, pictures) Conclusion Display: Neat, represents project from start […]
Science Fair Project Judging Rubric
You can make assessing student projects easy by providing judges with a Judging Sheet. Having this assessment sheet will also assist you in acquiring volunteer judges. As to judges, they do not all have to be knowledgeable in science. The point of the science fair is for students to learn more about science and to […]
Science Fair Display Judging Sheet
The following is a guide for you to use in creating your own judging sheet. Note: This sample assessment sheet is for the display only. Student Presentation assessment is part of the Judging Rubric. Excellent= 4; Good= 3; Partial= 2; Attempt made= 1; Absent= 0 Science Fair Display Judging Sheet Project # Name of Project […]
Browning Apple: Presentation
As part of a science fair project, you may be asked to give an oral presentation to your class. Generally this is to be a brief overview of your project. Remember: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Short and Simple). Make it interesting. Do include these parts: Project Purpose Your hypothesis Your conclusion Presenting in front of your […]
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