| So it's that time of the year again? Time to wow the | | | | an idea or two. Question something you see. Are two |
| judges with your impressive science skills? If you want | | | | shampoos really that different? |
| some science fair ideas, you've definitely come to the | | | | 4. Look at a newspaper . Current and local events are |
| right place. So get ready, because I'm about to give | | | | a great thing to research. |
| you the free resources to a winning project! | | | | Of course, you can always come up with you own |
| What makes good science projects? | | | | idea as well. Be creative, and have fun! Do your |
| | | | project. This is the best part! You finally get to test |
| 1. The most important thing to keep in mind is to pick a | | | | your ideas and observations. Here are some |
| topic you are interested in . This project should be fun, | | | | suggestions that will make sure that you have an |
| and you should learn a lot from doing it. | | | | awesome project... |
| 2. Also, make sure that you can do a test to explore | | | | |
| your idea. Reports and observations are fun, but not | | | | 1. Make sure to gather enough information and |
| for a science fair experiment. For example, if you | | | | research. Since you are interested in your project, this |
| wanted to know whether frozen or liquid water is | | | | probably shouldn't be a problem. Taking notes is a |
| heavier and why, you would need to construct an | | | | great idea. Highlighting magazines or articles always |
| experiment to learn this information. | | | | works. |
| 3. Make sure you can do it almost all by yourself. After | | | | 2. Be sure to use the scientific method . Real scientists |
| all, you are the one learning and entering the contest, | | | | use the scientific method in their science projects, and |
| not mom and dad. | | | | you should too. Remember, the scientific method has 6 |
| 4. It is very important that your project is not harmful to | | | | steps |
| yourself or others. Keep it safe and fun! | | | | 3. - Ask a question. |
| 5. Be sure it answers your questions but also helps | | | | 4. - Do background research. |
| you to create more. Why stop after just one | | | | 5. - Create a hypothesis. |
| experiment? | | | | 6. - Do an experiment that tests the hypothesis. |
| Choose your project Because this is your project, | | | | 7. - Analyze data. |
| make sure you pick something interesting. Also, make | | | | 8. - Present your results for others to see |
| sure it's creative. There's nothing worse than picking | | | | Present your science project |
| one of the same science projects as everyone else. | | | | You finally get to show off what you've been working |
| Need a little help thinking of something? Here are a | | | | so hard for! Get excited and be confident when |
| few ideas... | | | | answering judge's questions. Here are some ideas for |
| | | | ways to present your findings: |
| 1. Look around you . What is interesting or confusing? | | | | |
| What catches your eye? Using your experiences is | | | | 1. Charts :- pie charts, graphs, bar graphs, histograms! |
| always a good idea. If you've always wondered about | | | | These are all great ways to display what you |
| how or why something works, now is a great time to | | | | discovered. |
| check it out. | | | | 2. Display:- these are great because you can include |
| 2. Use the library . With so many exciting books | | | | pictures, charts, write-ups, or whatever else you want! |
| focused on science, the library is bound to give you a | | | | Make sure it is neat though and not a messy display. |
| great idea when it comes time to do your science fair | | | | Make sure you include your research and scientific |
| project. Look through titles, use the computers, or give | | | | method. |
| the magazines a look. | | | | 3. |
| 3. Watching TV and commercials can always give you | | | | |