2. • An excellent opportunity for you to
explore the natural world around us
• A chance to test and practice your
use of the scientific method
• A chance to ignite a passion for the
study of science
WHAT IS A SCIENCE FAIR?
3. Have you ever noticed
that….
• Plants grow faster on one side of your living room
than the other? Why?
• Wood bugs gather in one spot in your garden only?
Why?
• One type of shampoo works better on your hair than
another? Why?
These observations are the starting point to a great
science fair project!
4. Choosing A Topic
Use project suggestions booklet
Choose a project that really interests
them…maybe a future career field
Ask Mr. Sharma for library books to
brainstorm new experiment ideas
Make sure that the experiment is
realistic with the materials that you can
find and use
5. Types of projects
• Experiment
– Perform experiment & collect data
• Study
– Data collect - survey or case study analysis
– Reveal evidence of fact or pattern
• Innovation/Invention
– Development of inventions or computer programs
6. Parts of a Project
Project report
Scientific methodology
Display board
Charts, graphs, diagrams
creativity
Oral presentation
Questions from judges
8. Project Report
• This report is to put in front of the display
board. The report is much more detailed
than the information on the board.
• Should be 5 pages + title page
• Theory and application focus
• Summarize the experiment
• Include a bibliography
9. Display Board
• Bright, colourful, 3-D, FUN!!!!!
• Should have all the necessary sections
• Charts, graphs, tables!!!!
• A catchy title
• What should it be made out of?????
– Cardboard
– Size quoted is maximum dimensions.
10. Oral Presentation
• You should have about a 10 minute explanation prepared
and then be ready for any questions
– You will be surprised how easy it is to talk about your project…
especially if it is something you are passionate about!
• You will present your information several times to
different judges
• Questions about scientific method
• Repeated trials
• Controls
• variables
11. Safety Rules for
District Fair
No chemicals at project station (only water)
The best way to show experiment is to have
pictures of the process
No bacteria, animals, or plant materials
Show pictures
If you are using people in your study you must
have signed consent forms from each participant
prior to starting your study
