Amity College Year 9 STEM
Student Research project -- Topic selection application
You MUST complete and return this by 23/04/21
Student Name: ________________________
Class: __________________
I am carrying out: Put “X” next to your selection
❑A first hand investigation
❑An invention
❑A survey/measurement
❑A Science/Mathematics based artwork
The title of your project is:
What is the hypothesis/purpose/aim/inspiration of this project?
What is the independent variable? (If applicable)
What is the dependent variable? (If applicable)
What are your controlled variables? (If applicable)
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Complete the preliminary research on:
Give us a background of the project with relevant science
Has anybody done it before? What did they find? How is your research different in such a way it will add
meaningful knowledge?
What are the benefits of your project on our society and/or environment?
300 words minimum with 6+ valid source of references.
What is the equipment you will require that’s not available to you personally?
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Explain in brief HOW your will measure the variables above (If applicable)
Will your project involve human or animals as test subjects?
❑Yes
❑No
Complete the preliminary risk assessment in the space below:
Identify the risk
(What may potential
causes harm)
Assess the risk
(What will this risk do to you, others and
the environment)
Control the risk
(How will you minimise the effect of this risk
or avoid it altogether)
Attach a gannt chart to give indication on stages of your application in the space below:
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Mentor name (if applicable):
Title:
________________
___________________
Organisation:
__________________
Declaration:
I, __________________________ (student name) declare that this is completely my original work and I understand
the expectations, due date and deliverables required of this task.
Student signature
Date:
____________________
________________________
Teacher only:
❑Approved ❑Approved if amend as per instructions ❑ Denied, start again
Comments:
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Amity College
STEM
Student research project topic selection application
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