This document provides instructions for creating a science fair project. It outlines the key components of a science fair project, including developing a question, conducting research to form a hypothesis, designing an experiment plan with variables to test the hypothesis, collecting and reporting results, drawing a conclusion, and presenting the project. The main steps are developing a question, researching background information, making a prediction in the form of a hypothesis, carrying out an experiment to test the hypothesis, analyzing the results, stating a conclusion, writing a full report, creating a display board, and giving an oral presentation about the project.

1. Creating A Science Fair
Project
It all begins with a question!

2. What makes a good idea?
Interesting
to you
Sparks your
curiosity
Within your
abilities
Challenging
Based on
observations Makes you
wonder

3. The Parts of a Science Fair
Project

4. 1. Question: Have you ever
wondered……
What effect does the type of
coolant (ice) in an air
conditioner(AC) have on the
temperature?

5. 2. Research
What questions do you have?
What are the parts of the air conditioner?
What are the coldest types of ice?
Where can you go to get information?
*Has anything like this been done before?

6. 3. Hypothesis/Prediction
My prediction is that
temperature will be the coldest
with plain ice.

7. Collect Your Materials
Materials
1. Cooler
2. Dryer vents
3. Fan Measurement
Tools
1. Thermometer
2. Timer
Variables
1. Plain ice
2. Gel ice
3. Freez Pak
1600 grams
each

8. 4. Experiment Plan
Build your AC
Control Test
1. Run the AC for 15 minutes
2. Collect and record the temperature data from your AC with NO
ice.
Variable Test #1
1. Place 1600 grams of plain ice in the cooler.
2. Run the AC fan for 15 minutes with the timer.
3. Use the thermometer to collect and record the temperature data.
Variable Test #2
1. Place 1600 grams of gel ice in the cooler.
2. Time the AC fan for 15 minutes with the timer.
3. Use the thermometer to collect and record the temperature data.
Variable Test #3
1. Place 1600 grams of FREEZ PAK in the cooler.
2. Run the AC fan for 15 minutes with the timer.
3. Use the thermometer to collect and record the temperature data.
Don’t forget to
make observations
as you’re
conducting your
experiment!

9. 5. Results
Air Conditioner Temperature Data
27 C 25 C 21 C 25 C
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
Control
Test
Plain Ice Gel Ice
Freeze
Pack
TemperatureinDegrees
Celsius
Variables Tested
Median: 25 C
Mode: 25 C
Range: 6 C
Observations:
Be specific and
detailed.
Does this data relate
to your hypothesis?

10. 6. Conclusion
• Write a brief summary of your project.
– Did you answer the question?
– Was your hypothesis correct?
– Use evidence from your results!
– What were your variables?
– What problems did you have?
• 1-2 paragraphs
• Be HONEST

11. Written Report
• Write a report of your whole project.
– Use topics from your conclusion, but expand
on your details
– Your reader should have clear picture of how
you developed your project.
– Use complete sentences.
– Check your spelling and grammar.
– Keep it neat!

12. Display Your
ExperimentInclude all the components of
your experiment
• Question/Problem
• Research
• Hypothesis
• Experiment plan
• Results
• Conclusion
Each piece should be typed
and GLUED on your board –
NO STAPLES
• Use complete sentences
• Check your spelling
Make sure your information is
neatly organized!

13. YOU’RE ALMOST
DONE!Now it’s time to talk about your
experiment!

14. The Perfect Rules of
Public Speaking

15. The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking
P stands for
Posture
• Stand
Straight
• Don’t Fidget

16. E stands for Eye
Contact
• Look at the
audience
• Look at who is
talking to you
The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

17. R stands for Relax
• Take a deep breath and
relax
• Smile often
The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

18. The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking
F stands for Full
Sentences
• Avoid one
word answers
• Explain

19. E stands for Ease
• Introduce yourself
and your subject
• Make the audience
feel at ease
The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

20. C stands for Confidence
• Prepare and rehearse so
that you
speak with
confidence
The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

21. T is for Talk
• Not too soft
• Not too fast
• Speak clearly
• Give examples
The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

22. The PERFECT Rules of
Public Speaking

23. Review
• Each step is a part of how your project
will be judged!
1. Question/Problem
2. Research
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment plan
5. Results
6. Conclusion
7. Written Report
8. Display Board
9. Presentation

24. Question
s