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Science Project Display

By Janice VanCleave

Project Display Your project display is a visual representation of all the work that you have done. It should consist of a backboard and anything else that supports your project, such as models, collections, exhibits or examples, photographs, surveys, and the like. Your display must tell the story of the project in such a way […]

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Science Project Display

By Janice VanCleave

Your project display is a visual representation of all the work that you have done. It should consist of a backboard and anything else that supports your project, such as models, collections, exhibits or examples, photographs, surveys, and the like. Your display must tell the story of the project in such a way that it […]

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Project Data

By Janice VanCleave

Project data is all the information recorded from the start of your project to its finish. Experimental Data is the results of the project experiment. This data includes observations made during the testing. The two types of observations are: 1. Quantitative Observation is a description of the amount of something. Measuring tools, such as a […]

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Testable Science Questions

By Janice VanCleave

Science Fair Questions Should Be Testable. Questions for Science Inquiry Investigations are Testable Questions for Science Inquiry Investigations: Identify: an independent variable and a dependent variableExample: What effect does gender have on the length of adult feet? Independent Variable: Effect of gender Dependent Variable: length of adult feet More Example Questions Germination 1. How does […]

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Application of the Scientific Method

By Janice VanCleave

The photo shown represents the scientific method in action. Problem: How does a dog’s heart sound? Hypothesis: Now I doubt that this was verbalized or even considered, but if asked, they might have said it sounded like their own heart. Experiment: Now here is the really fun part. First they have to retrieve the reluctant […]

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Alum Crystals

By Janice VanCleave

Alum Crystal Specimens

Following is a science process with the purpose of growing a large crystal of alum. A recipe (procedure) is given. Following this crystal growing process, clues for a crystal growing science project is given. Purpose: To grow a large alum crystal. Procedure: Step 1: Label two clean pint glass jar A and B. Step 2: […]

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Science Fair Information for Parents

By Janice VanCleave

(SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIRSchool NameDate Dear Parents, Each student in grades K-6 will participate in our annual science fair. The fair will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2009. Judging of the projects will be done during the school day and awards and public viewing that evening from 5pm to 7 pm. Grades K-2: Students in […]

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Science Fair Project: Rules

By Janice VanCleave

Each school has the option to set the rules for their own science fair. But, if students are to be eligible to present at regional, state, or international science fairs, they must follow the rules set by these specific fairs. The International Science and Engineering Fair set the rules that are followed by state and […]

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Science Fair Project Tips for Parents

By Janice VanCleave

Do present a positive attitude about learning about science. You might admit that science may not have been your favorite subject when you were a kid, but the new science experiment books certainly look like science can be fun. Suggest selecting an experiment from a book and doing it together. Do be encouraging. Do spend […]

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Science Fair Project Rules

By Janice VanCleave

These rules are from the Society for Science and the Public This website also offers more information about regulations for specific types of projects. This information is found  HERE. Ethics Statement Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. Such practices include plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other […]

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