Elementary Science
Fair Journal
Name(s):
Title:
Research Question:
Grade:
Interests
• What topics interest you?
• Pick one or two topics.
• What do you wonder about with these topics?
Vocabulary
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Bibliography—A list of all the sources I used
Explanation—A summary of what I learned (related to prediction)
Data—Information I recorded while doing the experiment
Predictions—3 likely outcomes (experiment may show an increase,
decrease or no effect)
Materials—What I will need to do my experiment
Observations—What I see when I watch closely
Procedures—The steps I have to go through to complete my
experiment
Results—What actually happened (looking at data, make
mathematical statements and comparisons)
Source—Where you get information
Title—The name I give my project
Research question—Cause and effect question that is measurable
Independent variable – The one element that is changed
Dependent variable – The element that is to measured
Topic
Directions: Fill in the blanks explaining what project you decided to do.
Research Question:
Title:
3 Predictions ( Put a star next to the prediction that you think will most
likely occur) :
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2.
3.
How will the experiment support your selected prediction :
Plan
Write out selected prediction:
Independent Variable:
Dependent Variable:
Materials(list should include the size, quantity and unit of measure of each item and any other
details that are specific to the materials):
Plan (continued)
Procedures (step by step directions):
Research Notes Page 1
Before you begin your experiment, take time to read some books on
your subject and some articles out of magazines, newspapers, or the
Internet. Write notes on what you read on the next 2 pages.
Remember to record where you got your information.
Source:
Notes:
Research Notes Page 2
Source:
Notes:
Experiment
Write down observations, problems that occurred and their solutions, and any other
important information.
Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment.
Experiment Data for first variable: Example (1st variable - tennis ball)
Example: #1 tennis ball bounced 10 cm, #2 tennis ball bounced 11 cm.
Trial # 1
Trial # 2
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Trial # 5
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Trial # 7
Trial # 8
Trial # 9
Trial # 10
Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment.
Experiment Data for second variable: Example (2nd variable - golf ball)
Example: #1 golf ball bounced 21 cm, #2 golf ball bounced 23 cm.
Trial # 1
Trial # 2
Trial # 3
Trial # 4
Trial # 5
Trial # 6
Trial # 7
Trial # 8
Trial # 9
Trial # 10
Data: Fill in as you complete each experiment.
Experiment Data for third variable: Example (3rd variable - soccer ball)
Example: #1 soccer ball bounced 15 cm, #2 soccer ball bounced 18 cm.
Trial # 1
Trial # 2
Trial # 3
Trial # 4
Trial # 5
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Trial # 8
Trial # 9
Trial # 10
Data Collection Table
Trial
#1
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2.
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Trial
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Trial
#3
Trial
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Trial
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Trial
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Trial
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Trial
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Trial
#9
Trial
#10
Average
(Mean)
Graph
(A mathematical picture of the data, using (mean) averages to plot the data in the experiment.
Remember to label graph.)
Explanation
Explain if the data supports your selected prediction.
(If your data does not support your prediction, don’t worry. Just explain why.)
Example: The data supports my prediction. The golf ball on average bounced higher
than the tennis ball.
Board Design: Use this space to sketch your board design.
Now, you are all set to write your paper and complete your board.
Good luck!
Science Fair Grade Sheet
Maximum Points
Points Earned
Comments
Research Question
3
Title
3
Predictions
3
Variables
3
Materials List
4
Procedure
5
Results
4
Data Table, Charts,
Graphs
5
Explanation
5
A = 45-50
Visual Display
5
B = 40-44
Neatness
5
C = 35-39
Research/Bibliography
5
D = 30-34
Total Points
46
F = 29 or lower