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!

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!

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!

A science fair project has the following parts:

•A hypothesis•An experiment

•A question

Now I know what it is, how do I do one?

Step #1 - Question

You must start with a question!

Examples of questions:• Which material is the best

insulator? • How do different

foundations stand up to earthquakes? • How does acid rain affect buildings?

Step #2 – ResearchResearch to see what

information you can find about your question. Step #3 –

HypothesisThe hypothesis is what you believe is the answer to your question.

Step #4 – ExperimentDesign an experiment to

test your hypothesis.

While you are doing your experiments, you will be

recording your observations and results.

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 …

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?

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!

What are the best sources of

information?•Up-to-date.•Different sources.•The information is easy to understand.

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

• Is it safe?

• What materials do you need?• Be sure to identify all variables.

Examine your experiments.

Record your observations.

Keep a Logbook!

How do you present your data?•Tables

•Charts•Graphs•Photographs

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

•Conclusion(s) Always check your

work!

Preparing your display

•Well-organized•Colorful and attractive•Easy to read

•Enough space for pictures and papers

•Title/hypothesis/purpose•Free of spelling and grammatical errors.

•Foam or cardboard display board•May be plain or have color

Tips for preparing your display:•Have an extra display

board!•Lay things out first before gluing on the board

•Always work in pencil first!

Finishing touches•Tablecloth

•Photographs•Drawings•Logbook•Computer •Models

Now you know how to do a science

fair experiment!

That’s all,

Folks!