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Science Fair Project Information for Students |
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A Successful Science Project:
- Represents your work - not that of an expert or your parents.
- Indicates an understanding of the science area chosen.
- Shows careful planning that would eliminate a rush project.
- Has an original log journal showing a complete record of all your work.
- Has a simple, well-stated title and neat lettering.
- Includes photographs, charts, pictures, graphs, etc., that might be necessary to explain your work.
- Has accurate, valid and correct observations.
- Tells a complete story - Problem and Solution.
- Is original in approach and presentation.
- Is self-explanatory.
- Is attractive and organized.
- Does not have to cost much money.
- Should be an experiment, or observational study, not simply a report.
- Is one that gives credit to those who gave help.
A Science Fair Project Is Not:
- Only a report.
- Necessarily a new discovery or an original piece of research.
- Constructing a plastic model from a hobby kit.
- An enlarged model or drawing.
- A week-end chore.
- One, two or even three posters.
- Something done by your parents or teachers.
Steps in Making a Science Poster:
- Choose a topic and discuss it with your teacher. Ask your teacher
for help and suggestions.
- Once you have chosen your topic problem, find out as much about the topic
as possible.
- Keep a project notebook and record all of your thoughts, preparations,
and ideas. Keep a record of your readings.
- Set up a work area somewhere around your house where you can work on your project.Make sure the area is off limits to your pets or younger brothers and sisters.
- Work on your project a little each day, don't wait until the last minute.
- Collect the materials needed for the project.
- Check with your teacher for suggestions and materials, he or she can save you time, excess, work and money.
- Construct your exhibit and make letters for your signs.
- Mount your pictures, graphs, charts, etc.
- Present your science project at the fair.
Created by Becky Brown, Chapman Elementary School, Spartanburg School District #7, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Modified by Ed Donovan, Science Education Center, School of Education, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg
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