| When it comes to having a successful (or even a | | | | aids, they will also ask you questions. How well do you |
| winning) science fair project, it may help to think about | | | | really know your science project? Have a friend or |
| your science project from the judges' point of view. | | | | parent quiz you about your project, asking questions |
| After all, judges will be reviewing your project for the | | | | that a judge might ask. If you get stumped by a |
| first time and will see the project in a different light than | | | | question, then look the answer up before the science |
| you do since you have been working so hard on your | | | | fair begins. |
| project. | | | | Remember: judges like to ask questions that make |
| Remember: your judges are not only going to be | | | | you think off the top of your head. The better you |
| looking at your project, but they may also read your | | | | know the details of your experiment, the better you |
| science fair report or be looking to see how well you | | | | may do when it comes time to answer those |
| understand your own project. To help you see your | | | | questions. |
| project from the judges' point of view, follow these | | | | Prepare yourself. After you have taken the time to |
| simple tips: | | | | complete your visual aids and know your experiment |
| Spend time on your visual aids. Good visual aids will | | | | inside and out, the last thing you need to think about is |
| grab attention from about 3 feet away or more. Your | | | | preparing yourself to stand represent your science fair |
| visual aids should be neatly organized, colorful, and | | | | project at the actual fair. Even though you may be |
| loaded with information. It's usually a good idea to | | | | nervous, get plenty of sleep, eat a full breakfast (you |
| include pictures of the experiment(s) that you | | | | don't want to faint!), and dress nicely. Look and feel |
| performed as well as data that you collected in a tidy | | | | your best during the fair. |
| way on your display board and table. You can use | | | | Judges are drawn to tidy displays that neatly display a |
| these visuals to explain your project to the judges. Plus | | | | wide variety of information about a science project. |
| - your visuals will help to show your creativity. | | | | Represent your project by dressing professionally and |
| Review your science report. (TBD - Science Report | | | | being prepared to answer any questions that the |
| article) Your science report should include information | | | | judges may ask. Being prepared for the fair may take |
| about the scientific method as well as a discussion of | | | | almost as long as your experiment, but it's worth the |
| your results in your own words. Judges may look | | | | time if you perform well during the fair! |
| through your report and chances are good that your | | | | If you're ready to get going with your own project, |
| teacher will base your science project grade on your | | | | your next step is to download a free copy of "Easy |
| report as well. | | | | Steps to Award-Winning Science Fair Projects" from |
| Know your experiment inside and out. The judges will | | | | the link below right now. |
| not only review your science project boards and visual | | | | |