“SCIENCE FAIRS"

Compiled by:

D. SIROHI

• An excellent opportunity for you to explore the natural world around us

• A chance to test and practice your use of the scientific method

• A chance to ignite a passion for the study of science

WHAT IS A SCIENCE FAIR?

Have you ever noticed that….• Plants grow faster on one side of your living room

than the other? Why?• Wood bugs gather in one spot in your garden only?

Why?• One type of shampoo works better on your hair than

another? Why?

These observations are the starting point to a great science fair project!

Choosing A TopicUse project suggestions bookletChoose a project that really interests

them…maybe a future career fieldAsk Mr. Sharma for library books to

brainstorm new experiment ideasMake sure that the experiment is

realistic with the materials that you can find and use

Types of projects• Experiment– Perform experiment & collect data

• Study– Data collect - survey or case study analysis– Reveal evidence of fact or pattern

• Innovation/Invention– Development of inventions or computer

programs

Parts of a ProjectProject report

Scientific methodologyDisplay board

Charts, graphs, diagramscreativity

Oral presentationQuestions from judges

Display BoardPurpose

Hypothesis

Materials

Title…BE CREATIVE

Procedure

Results

Graphs and Charts

Conclusion

Future Directions

Acknowledgements

Project report…log book…experiment set-up or model

Project Report• This report is to put in front of the display

board. The report is much more detailed than the information on the board.

• Should be 5 pages + title page• Theory and application focus• Summarize the experiment• Include a bibliography

Display Board

• Bright, colourful, 3-D, FUN!!!!!• Should have all the necessary sections• Charts, graphs, tables!!!!• A catchy title• What should it be made out of?????– Cardboard – Size quoted is maximum dimensions.

Oral Presentation• You should have about a 10 minute explanation

prepared and then be ready for any questions– You will be surprised how easy it is to talk about your project…

especially if it is something you are passionate about!• You will present your information several times to

different judges• Questions about scientific method

• Repeated trials• Controls• variables

Safety Rules for District Fair

No chemicals at project station (only water)The best way to show experiment is to

have pictures of the processNo bacteria, animals, or plant materials

Show pictures If you are using people in your study you

must have signed consent forms from each participant prior to starting your study

SAMPLE PROJECTS

Remember…

Science is FUN!Explore something

that you are passionate about!

Pick up your booklet and get started now!!