Buffalo Point
Science Fair Packet
WHEN: January 23, 2014
SET UP: Thursday, January 23rd anytime between 8:05 a.m. and
8:35 a.m. in the gym.
JUDGING: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FAMILY VIEWING: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (All science boards must be
removed at the end of the school day.)
AWARDS: Friday, January 24th at 10:45 a.m. in the gym.
SCIENCE BOARDS: White tri-fold boards are available from Mrs. Neyts
for $1.00. You may purchase your own board, but note the size
restrictions in this packet.
Contents of this packet:
-Science Fair Categories
-Restrictions
-Science Fair Project Working Template
-Tips for Designing Your Science Fair Presentation Board
-Science Fair Rubric (Judging Sheet)
*Remember, a science fair project follows the scientific method; it is
not just an experiment or a demonstration.
RESTRICTIONS:
EXHIBIT SIZE: *Projects must not exceed the size requirements
Height 108 inches (274 centimeters) from the floor to top of project
Width 48 inches (122 centimeters)
Depth 30 inches (76 centimeters)
The following items may not be displayed at the fair:
Animals
NOTE: Because of the many issues involved with animal experimentation, projects
involving the use of vertebrate animals are strongly discouraged. Any project involving
vertebrates must follow proper protocol for animal research. No animals may be
harmed or destroyed for your project. The captivity of wild animals is not permitted.
Senior projects involving animals must include ISEF forms.
Bacterial cultures and/or pathogens
All Hazardous chemicals or explosives and/or devices
Controlled substances
No living organisms, plants or animals
Taxidermy specimens or parts
Human/animal parts or body fluid (blood, urine)
Plant materials (living, dead or preserved—this includes food)
Chemicals
Dry Ice
Flames or highly flammable materials
Batteries with open‐top cells
Awards, medals, business cards, endorsements
Photographs or visual presentations depicting vertebrate animals in surgical techniques,
dissections, necropsies, or lab procedures.
In addition to the above items, all ISEF rules shall be enforced.
http://www.societyforscience.org/ISEF/primer/index.asp
Your Science Fair Project:
1. Purpose/Question:______________________________________________________________
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Do Research: Use journal for notes
2. Hypothesis:_____________________________________________________________________
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3. Experiment—How will you test your hypothesis?
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4. Controlled variables—What things will be the same?
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5. Independent Variable (experimental variable)--What is the ONE thing that will different?
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6. Do you have a control sample—a sample that is not manipulated at all?
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7. Material List:
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8. Procedure—A detailed account of how you will perform the experiment.
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Perform Experiment: Keep a data journal, take photos.
(Measurements must be in metrics.)
9. Results:
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Did you prove your hypothesis, or find out something else?
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10. Conclusion:_____________________________________________________________________
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11. Application --How can the information or knowledge you gained from your experiment be
used in real life?
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WRITE YOUR REPORT—Write about 5 paragraphs. Make sure to include your
question, hypothesis, and results. Here are some sentence starters.
-My science fair project is about____. (Purpose)
-My research said___.
-My guess was ____. (Hypothesis)
-I tested it by____. (Short summary of experiment)
-I learned____. (Conclusion)
Design your Science Fair Board- (Computer generated information is
best.)
Include on Science Fair Board:
1. Title- Come up with something that will grab attention
2. Purpose/Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Material List
5. Step by Step Procedure of Experiment
6. Controlled Variables (Things that stay the same.)
7. Independent Variable (One thing that was different.)
8. Control Sample (Nothing manipulated.) *Not all experiments will have this.
9. Results (Include charts, graphs, and photos.)
10. Conclusion
11. Real Life Application
12. *Report (Do not put this ON your board.)
13. *Make sure you include your science journal with your
science fair board.
*These things go with your board, not on it.
Things to Remember:
-Mention your research in the Purpose and in your report.
-Follow size requirements
-Use metrics
-Include charts and graphs
-Type all information if possible--Use a clear font
-Use spell-check
-Make the display look clean, clear and orderly
-Make your display stand out--Use appropriate colors
-At the fair, you may want to display some of the equipment you used in the
experiment. *See science fair rules. Some things like mold and food are not
allowed.
-Place report and science journal by your board
*Science Fair Rubric is found at
http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/cms/lib07/UT01001306/Centricity/Domain/54/New%20Rubric%202012.pdf