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
•An experiment
•A demonstration
That’s nice, but I need to know
what is a science fair project!
A science fair project has the
following parts:
•A question
•A hypothesis
•An experiment
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 – Research
Research to see what information
you can find about your question.
Step #3 – Hypothesis
The hypothesis is what you
believe is the answer to your
question.
Step #4 – Experiment
Design 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:
•Can you really do it?
•Is it interesting to you?
•Can you do this by yourself ?
•Do you have enough time?
•Is it safe?
Keep a Logbook!
As you do your research, consider:
•Where do you look for
information?
•The Internet
•Be very careful of your sources!
•Ask an expert.
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.
Examine your experiments.
• Is it safe?
• What materials do you need?
• Be sure to identify all variables.
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)
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!