Name: ________________________________________________________ Science Fair Topic & Question Due: Background Research Due: Hypothesis, Materials, & Procedures Due: Experiment (Results, Data, and Graphs) Due: Complete Rough Draft Due: Report Final Draft & Display Board Due: 10/17/2016 11/21/2016 12/05/2016 1/13/2017 1/23/2017 TBA 3 rd Grade Science Fair Report Introduction Math, Science, and Technology play an important role in Paragon Science Academy’s mission. One of the best ways for children to learn the joy of science is by completing a Science Fair Project. For this reason, it is mandatory that all students 3 rd grade and up participate in PSA’s Science Fair. Task Your task is to research and design your own science fair project! Each student will be responsible for researching and presenting their project in an interesting manner. The judges will evaluate the quality, hard work, and innovation you display in your project. Your research report will also be a key element in determining the winner of the PSA Science Fair! Are you ready to get started? :-)
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Math, Science, and Technology play an important role in Paragon Science Academy’s mission. One of the best ways for children to learn the joy of science is by completing a Science Fair Project. For this reason, it is mandatory that all students 3rd
grade and up participate in PSA’s Science Fair.
Task
Your task is to research and design your own science fair project! Each student will be responsible for researching and presenting their project in an interesting manner. The judges will evaluate the quality, hard work, and innovation you display in your project. Your research report will also be a key element in determining the winner of the PSA Science Fair!
Are you ready to get started? :-)
Required Documents: This Packet, Final Draft Paper, and Display Board
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Science Fair Research
1. First you need to choose a topic. Begin by choosing a type of science that you would like to learn more about.
Broad Topic: (Physical, Life, or Earth Science)
1. ______________________________________
2. Next you need to narrow the topic. Begin by choosing 3 specific topics that you would like to learn more about.
Specific Topic Choices: (magnetism, heat, chemistry, etc.)
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
3. Choose one of the specific topics from step 2. State your “purpose‟ for choosing this topic. (Write formally – no me’s, my’s, or I’s)
5. Brainstorm the different variables and controls that you would like to use in your experiment. (Variables are the materials that “change‟ and controls remain the “same‟.)
Specific Topic: ________________________________________________________
Why did you choose this topic? (Identify at least 3 reasons) 1. __________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________________
Investigate - Identify at least 3 things you found interesting about your topic 1. __________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________________
Investigate your material. Identify which materials will not change during your experiment. These are the controls. Provide at least 3 facts about each of your controls. (You must have at least one control in your experiment)
Control 1: ______________________
Fact 1: ________________________
Fact 2: ________________________
Fact 3: ________________________
I found my facts at: ________________
Control 2: ______________________
Fact 1: ________________________
Fact 2: ________________________
Fact 3: ________________________
I found my facts at: _______________
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Identify the materials that will change durin
g your experiment. These are the
variables.
Provide at least 3 facts about each of your variables. (You must have at least 3 variables in your experiment)
Variable 1: ______________________
Fact 1: _________________________
Fact 2: _________________________
Fact 3: _________________________
I found my facts at: ________________
Variable 3: ______________________
Fact 1: _________________________
Fact 2: _________________________
Fact 3: _________________________
I found my facts at:________________ Variable 2: _____________________
Fact 1: ________________________
Fact 2: ________________________
Fact 3: ________________________
I found my facts at: _______________
Variable 4: _____________________
Fact 1: ________________________
Fact 2: ________________________
Fact 3: ________________________
I found my facts at:_______________
*You may add additional variables as needed on a separate piece of paper.
Background Research Report Now that you have researched your topic, you will use this information to write your Background Research report.
*Be sure to take a moment to write down the references that you used to collect your information. You must use at least 3 resources for this project.
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Resources
I located the information about my Science Fair Project using the following resources (books, magazines, internet websites, etc.)
(3 (or more) resources are required)
______________________. (_________). _____________________________________________. Author or Company Name Date Title of Book or Webpage
_______________________________________________________________________________ Book Publisher or Web Address
______________________. (_________). _____________________________________________. Author or Company Name Date Title of Book or Webpage
_______________________________________________________________________________ Book Publisher or Web Address
______________________. (_________). _____________________________________________. Author or Company Name Date Title of Book or Webpage
_______________________________________________________________________________ Book Publisher or Web Address
______________________. (_________). _____________________________________________. Author or Company Name Date Title of Book or Webpage
_______________________________________________________________________________ Book Publisher or Web Address
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Background Research Rough Draft Using the details from your research, write a rough draft of your background research and submit it to your teacher for approval. After your teacher has given you the ok, include this information in your final draft that will be used to inform the judges how you completed your science fair project. WRITTEN FORMALLY
We will begin with an Abstract paragraph. In at least 5 sentences, summarize your project by stating your question, the purpose of the project, summary, and what you learned. (Refer to pg. 2)
Note: To save time in creating the final draft and during the editing process, it is recommended that you begin typing your rough draft at this time. Use the template provided by your teacher to keep
Next you will create an introduction paragraph. In 5 sentences, introduce your project by using its broad topic, specific topic, and the reasons you chose the project.
Next you will write the rough draft of your background research. Your research should include detailed information about your topic, including 3 interesting facts about your topic. You should include detailed information about each of your controls and variables. Be sure to have a strong conclusion paragraph that “wraps‟ up your thoughts and includes a specific purpose for your research. Make sure your reasons support your hypothesis. (Refer to pgs. 3-4)
* Provide a rich paragraph for each of these topics; your background research should be at least 3 pages in length.
State your hypothesis about your specific topic. Fill in the blanks to create a testable and well thought out hypothesis.
For example; If I poor water in a cup, then it will begin to fill.
If I ____________________________________________________________, then (do this.)
____________________________________________________________________. ( this will happen.)
Experiment Procedure
Materials - List all materials that will be used in your experiment. (Don’t forget to list ALL materials as well as the variables and controls.) 1. _________________________________ 6.______________________________
Experiment Steps - List all steps in as much detail as you can. Remember, this should look similar to a cooking recipe. You need to include every detail to make sure someone else can repeat the experiment.
* Avoid using the pronouns "I" or "we" when describing the experiment.
* Include a description of the equipment and how it was used.
You did it! You are now ready to begin your experiment!
For this part of the science fair project, you will complete the experiment and collect data. Be sure to prepare the following before your next due date:
1. A journal with a log of your data2. Show your preliminary conclusions3. Display your results and data in colorful, eye catching graphs that illustrate your
“data‟. You must use 1 table and 1 other form of display. You may choose any chart that will best display your information.
For example:
Pie Chart Table Graph
Or choose your own graphical display! :-)
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Conclusion
Did you experience any problems?
(List any problems you encountered during your experiment.)
Note: Don’t forget the Abstract, Introduction, and Background Research are also part of your rough draft. This should already be typed up by the previous due date.
Next you will describe your experiment procedure in great detail. Be sure to begin with a catchy introduction sentence, include the material, equipment, and the steps you took to complete your project. You should write at least two – 5 sentence paragraphs. (Refer to pgs. 11-12)
Next you will describe the results of your project in one or more proper paragraphs. Once again begin with a catchy introduction sentence, describe what happened during the experiment, and end with a conclusion sentence that “wraps‟ up your thoughts.
Be sure to offer details! Write at least one proper paragraph. (5 sentences)
Last you will describe the conclusion of your project. Once again begin with a catchy introduction sentence, identify problems you may have encountered, things that you might do different next time, any surprises, and list any additional questions you may still have. As always, end with a conclusion sentence that “wraps‟ up your thoughts. Include at least one or more proper paragraphs.