| The displays for science fair projects are a symbol of | | | | paper, which comes in a variety of colors. Science fair |
| all the work that went into the project. For the display | | | | projects that use a simple and clear display board |
| you will need a backboard, the report on the project, | | | | often get the best grades. |
| and all the information you gathered pertaining to your | | | | When placing the items on the backboard, you will |
| project. On your display you can have the models you | | | | want to choose colors that will stand out from the |
| made, the topics you studied, any photographs taken, | | | | board. Fluorescent colors are not a good choice |
| and the surveys you've done. Your display is basically | | | | because the color will catch people's eye, but make it |
| going to tell a story of the project. | | | | difficult for them to read about your project. |
| You want your display to attract the attention of the | | | | Arranging Information on your Display |
| passer-bys and interesting enough to hold their | | | | You teacher may have rules about the position of the |
| attention long enough to read about your project. You | | | | information on the backboard. These headings are |
| want your display to show all the facts about your | | | | examples of the heading you might want to use on |
| project without looking too crowded. So just keep it | | | | your backboard. Most science fair projects will include |
| simple. | | | | these areas, but check with your teacher to be sure. |
| Size of your Display | | | | - Problem |
| You school may have specific requirements for the | | | | - Hypothesis |
| size of displays for science fair projects. You will have | | | | - Experiment (materials and equipment) |
| to check with your teacher to find out the size the | | | | - Data |
| display is allowed to be. Most fairs allow the display to | | | | - Results |
| be 48 inches or 122 cm wide, 30 inches or 76 cm | | | | - Conclusion |
| deep, and 108 inches or 274 cm tall, including the tables | | | | - Next Time |
| they stand on. This is the maximum; you may have to | | | | You want your project title to be at the top of the |
| make your display smaller. | | | | center panel. The rest of the material should be placed |
| Materials to use for your Display. | | | | neatly and in some order. The heading called "Next |
| A tri-fold backboard usually works the best. Tri-fold | | | | Time" is not really required, but it can be included, and it |
| has two sides that fold towards the middle, and will | | | | should follow the "Conclusion". It should contain |
| stand by opening both sides. You want the backboard | | | | information on plans, which will take your experiment to |
| to be made from sturdy cardboard or some other | | | | the next step. This information can all be included in the |
| heavy material, which can't be easily damaged during | | | | Conclusion if you wish. It does not have to be under a |
| the transport of your exhibit to the fair. You can cut | | | | different heading. |
| wood panel and hinge them together for support. | | | | You want your display to be remembered by the |
| There are some office supply stores that will carry | | | | judges in a positive way. Before you glue everything |
| these types of backboards pre-made, and the prices | | | | down, you might want to lay it flat, place the |
| are reasonable. If you are unable to find them in your | | | | information on it and then look closely at your display |
| area, you can order them online from a science supply | | | | to make sure your display is attractive and the material |
| company. The backboards will usually come in two | | | | is where it needs to be. For more information on how |
| colors, black and white. If you do not like these colors, | | | | to arrange the display board for science fair projects, |
| you can cover the backboard with self-sticking shelf | | | | check out the links below. |