Science Day

We are going to embark on a science fair project. The end project will be due on October 16, 2007.

You will be presenting your project to the class and then your project will be on display for the whole school to see.

Below are the steps you must take to complete this project:

I. Topic: TBD by you and due to me by Wednesday September 5, 2007.

II. Use the scientific method to plan your project.

III. You need to make a plan

A. Decide what items you are going to test.

B. Predict – Make predictions on the outcome of your experiment. What is your hypothesis?

C. Decide how you will test your hypothesis. You may need to research your topic in books, magazines or on the internet. (You must use at least 2 different books as your sited research material)

D. Prepare a data table in your science journal to record your observations.

E. Identify all constants, variable, and controls of the experiment.

Follow your Plan

I. Make sure your plan is approved by Wednesday September 5, 2007.

II. Observe: Set up your experiment and collect data as planned. Three trials should be done on your experiment to compare and contrast results.

III. Record Data: While doing the experiment, record your observations and complete your data tables in your Science Journal.

Analyze Your Data

I. Describe your results: Did each trial have the same outcome? If not, which did and which did not?

II. Were your predictions correct?

III. Compare each trial and see what affected the results.

Conclude and Apply

I. What general statements can you make about the outcome of your experiment?

II. Determine whether your results support your hypothesis.

III. Explain why you think your hypothesis was supported or not. What variables affected the results?

This project will be worth two Lab grades. Make sure you answer all of the above questions and use a tri-fold presentation board to display your results. Pictures of the actual experiment as well as all three trials will be needed for displaying. You may bring in actual models if you would like.

Make sure to site where you did your research and to use at least two books as a reference.

Grading Rubric:

Use of the Scientific Method – 40 points

Proper Use of the Tri-Fold Board – 20 points

Cited References - 15 points

Presentation – 15 points

Topic Idea on time – 10 points

Total - 100 points

(Proper use of the tri-fold board includes creativity, grammar, neatness and overall appearance.)

All projects will be judged and awards will be given.