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Science Fair Student Checklist

By Janice VanCleave

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 […]

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Science Fair Project Grading Sheet

By Janice VanCleave

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 […]

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Science Fair Project Judging Rubric

By Janice VanCleave

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 […]

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Science Fair Display Judging Sheet

By Janice VanCleave

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 […]

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Browning Apple: Presentation

By Janice VanCleave

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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Browning Apple: Abstract

By Janice VanCleave

NOTE:: If you are not given a specific abstract format to follow, ask your instructor to approve the following outline. is ABSTRACT: This is a report of 250 words or less about the experiment. It should be written in the past tense without the use of any personal pronouns. Following are parts that should be […]

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Bird Sounds

By Janice VanCleave

Whistling is the act of producing a musical sound by holding your lips and tongue in a certain way as you force air out of your mouth. Yes! I know that this sounds a bit vague, and hope someone will send me a better definition. Whistling is something that never mastered. I can make a […]

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Browning Apple: Research

By Janice VanCleave

Research sounds so technical, but it isn’t. It is just a term used for finding out about stuff. Research often starts with an observation. For example,  after biting into an apple, you notice that  the exposed surface starts to turn brown. Being a curious person, you wonder why and begin to search for the answer […]

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Browning Apple: Display

By Janice VanCleave

Your science fair project display is very important. It represents the work you have done. For clues about preparing a display see this link: Project Display When you display your project, some fairs require that you stand with your project display while it is being judged. This allows the judges to ask you questions. Following […]

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Science Fair Project: Presentation

By Janice VanCleave

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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