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Name: __________________________________________ Class: ___ Date: _________
Normandy Science Fair Requirements and Checklist
Your science fair project will be assessed based on the thorough completion of:
1. The Written Report- a portfolio of your science fair experiment, research and data
2. The Experiment Display- three panel display board
3. The Science Fair Journal- a record of your progress over the course of the experiment
You are strongly encouraged to meet with me to discuss your project! No late projects will be accepted. Use the following requirements as a checklist for completing your project.
1. The Written Report:
All materials must be typed and placed in a three ring binder.
Express all ideas using the "third" person.
Label each section in bold print and place them in the following order:
_____A. Title Page- Title of Project, Your Name(s), Grade Level, Date, Project Category
B. Table of Contents- Sequential listing of each section and their page numbers
_____C. Abstract- a summary Essay or extended paragraph which provides the essence of the project in a brief (max 250 words) but complete form. The following information must be included:
1. Purpose of the Experiment
-introductory statement of the reason for investigating the topic or project.
-statement of the problem or hypothesis being studied.
2. Procedures Used
-Summary of key points.
-Overview of how the investigation was conducted(procedures used).
3. Data
-Written summary of key results that lead directly to the conclusions you have drawn. Do not include tables or graphs here.
4. Conclusions
-Describe how your purpose was met.
-Restate hypothesis.
-State if your conclusion(s) agree with or disagree with your hypothesis.
D. Purpose- explanation of your purpose
State the purpose of your experiment.
Explain the scientific significance or importance of your experiment.
State and explain at least two scientific concepts or theories you used as a basis for researching your experiment.
______E. Hypothesis- State the hypothesis of your experiment.
______F. Materials- provide a list of all materials and equipment used
______G. Procedure
Describe in detail the methodology used to collect your data or make your observations.
Description should be detailed enough so that someone would be able to repeat your experiment using the exact procedure you describe.
Include drawings and sketches of plans.
______H. Data - include all data for your experiment
Run a sufficient number of samples. Keep your control constant and adjust only one variable. Use tables to summarize data.
______I. Graphs
Create graphs on a computer to display trends in your data.
Label the axes and provide your graphs with titles.
______J. Discussion- explanation of your results and conclusion. Refer to your data and graphs to support your ideas.
Minimum length is two pages double spaced.
Explain in detail the experiment you performed. Do not simply restate your data.
Compare your results to theoretical values, published data, or commonly held beliefs (Refer to the scientific concepts discussed in your purpose.)
State any discrepancies or unexpected phenomenon that occurred in your data from one test to the next.
State how your results were affected by uncontrolled events.
State what you would do differently if you were going to repeat this project.
______Explain how more experiments can be done to expand on your topic.
K. Conclusion
Describe how your conclusion helped you meet the purpose of your experiment.
Restate hypothesis.
State if your conclusion(s) agree with or disagree with your hypothesis.
Do not include any new information in the conclusion section that you have not already presented in the discussion section.
L. Bibliography Page -all resources used(at least five) must be properly cited.
2. The Experiment Display
Requirements:
All written material must be typed and then placed on the display board
Include borders and color to highlight the different sections
All graphs and charts must be computer generated and clearly labeled
The Experiment Display must include:
Title
Abstract
Purpose
Hypothesis
Procedure Summary
Graphs or Charts
Conclusion
3. The Science Fair Journal
The journal is a booklet that contains all the notes pertaining to your science fair projects.
Requirements:
Detailed account of each step in your project including:
Dates
Information on your science fair project(problem, hypothesis, purpose)
Experimental Procedure-include sketches and materials
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Conclusion
Judging Procedure:
There will be guest judges at the science fair. Be prepared to explain your project and answer questions about the experiment you performed.
Grading Procedure:
Your grade will be earned based on completing all science fair requirements thoroughly and accurately. Your display board will be assessed at the time of the science fair. You must have the written report and log book present at the time of the science fair.